About us

Lauren Blake recently completed her MA at the Courtauld Institute. She previously studied Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University where she found her primary interest in the intersection of religious arts and phenomenology. Lauren has worked with AHLU since 2023.

Beatrice studied History of Art at the University of Edinburgh before an MA at the Courtauld Institute. Beatrice facilitates museum and gallery workshops for both student and adult audiences, and is a gallery educator at the National Portrait Gallery. She has been working with AHLU since 2024.

Jack Dunleavy is AHLU’s Lead Teaching Assistant. Jack went to a comprehensive school in London, where he took Art History A level, before studying English and History of Art at the University of York. He is currently a postgraduate student at Goldsmiths, University of London. Jack has worked with AHLU since 2017.

Stephanie Farmer is Head of Art History at Notting Hill & Ealing High School, having taught Art and Art History at Townley Grammar School. She has an MA in Art History and a BFA in Fine Art. She has also worked for arts organisations, including the British Council. Stephanie is currently undertaking a PGCE with QTS. Stephanie has worked with AHLU since 2020.

Matilda Fleming studied English and History of Art at the University of Glasgow before completing an MA at the Courtauld Institute. Since graduating, Matilda had worked in educational roles in a variety of museums and galleries, currently at the National Portrait Gallery. Matilda has worked with AHLU since 2021.

Ed Hands is a recent graduate of Critical Practice from the Royal College of Art. Alongside teaching, and offering volunteer technical support and photography to Art History Link-Up, Ed is Director of Studies at Art History Abroad and a Visiting Lecturer on the Foundation in Art and Design programme at the University of Westminster. Ed has worked with AHLU since 2022.

Roz Hayes first became interested in Art History during her Foundation in Art and Design at Plymouth College of Art, and went on to study a combined honours in History and History of Art at the University of York. She recently received a PhD from the History of Art department at UCL, where she researched animals, art, and nineteenth-century Britain. Roz has worked with AHLU since 2019.

Nicola Hepworth has a degree in Fine Art (History of Art and Art) from the University of Edinburgh and a PGCE from the Institute of Education. She teaches History of Art at The West London Free School and is a practising painter. Nicola has worked with AHLU since 2021.

Katerina Mesterovic studied History of Art and Ancient History at the University of Sydney before completing her MA at the Courtauld Institute. Katerina has worked with AHLU since 2023.

Marjotte Miles studied Art History at the Courtauld Institute before completing an MA at the University of Oxford. She is currently undertaking a PhD with the Museums of Liverpool. Marjotte has worked with AHLU since 2019.

Isaac Nugent studied Art and History of Art at the University of Edinburgh and completed an MA in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History at the Warburg Institute. He is currently undertaking a PhD in Art History at the University of York. Isaac has worked with AHLU since 2020.

Eliza Owen graduated from The Ruskin School of Art, University of Oxford, in 2022. She works as a practicing artist in London, with work in the contemporary collections of the Ashmolean Museum and Mansfield College, Oxford. She is currently undertaking a Masters in Fine Art at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, as the Thomas Scholar.

Meitao Qu studied Fine Art and Art History at Goldsmiths College before specialising in contemporary Chinese art at the Courtauld Institute. She graduated from the MFA program at the Ruskin School of Art and is currently pursuing a visual art practice alongside teaching roles in Art and Art History. Meitao has worked with AHLU since 2021.

Jessica Raja-Brown studied History of Art at the University of Cambridge. She is currently studying for an MA in Curating the Art Museum at the Courtauld Institute. Jessica has worked with AHLU since 2023.

Tilly Scantlebury gained a PhD at the Courtauld, following an MA degree there and an undergraduate degree in Art History from University College, London. Tilly is an educator at the National Gallery and Courtauld, delivering accessible arts talks and workshops to schools, colleges and adults across the UK. Tilly was AHLU’s first teaching assistant in 2016-17, and re-joined the AHLU teaching team in 2022.

Jo Selman-Smith holds an undergraduate degree in English and Comparative Literature from Goldsmiths University, then completed The Courtauld’s Graduate Diploma in History of Art, followed by an MA. She teaches Art History A level at St Mary’s School School. Jo has worked with AHLU since 2022.

Sanyukta Shrestha recently completed an MA in Buddhist Art History and Conservation at the Courtauld Institute and is also an artist and filmmaker. Sanyukta has worked with AHLU since 2023.

Elisa Stafferini studied Art History at the Università di Roma la Sapienza and is currently completing a PhD at the Warburg Institute, University of London. She has taught courses on iconography and iconology at La Sapienza and currently works as a teaching assistant at University College, London. Elisa's interests include early modern art, the relationship between texts and images, and early feminist discourses. She is passionate about making the art history accessible to all and is excited to be a part of AHLU.

Henry Tudor Pole took a foundation year at the Royal Drawing School and a BA in History of Art at the University of Oxford. He tcompleted an MA in History of Art at UCL, and is currently undertaking a PhD on Carlo Crivelli. He teaches Art History A Level at Harris Westminster Academy and pursues a practice in critical and creative writing. Henry has worked with AHLU since 2022.

Fania Weatherby graduated from the University of Oxford (BA Hons, History of Art) and the Courtauld Institute (MA). She has led Art History programmes in major museums across Europe, and taught Art History A Level at Wycombe Abbey and Westminster School. Fania has worked with AHLU since 2022.

Penny Wickson completed her MPhil and PhD in History of Art at the University of Birmingham. She is currently Head of History of Art at St Mary’s, Calne. She worked for many years as a examiner and Team Leader for AQA and as a Scrutineer for Pearson Edexcel. Penny has worked with AHLU since 2021.

Toby Monk is a director at Christie’s, overseeing Global Recruitment and Engagement. He sits on the global committee for Equality Diversity & Inclusion and chairs the Corporate Social Responsibility committee for EMEA. Toby has an MBA, holds Chartered Manager status, is CIPD Qualified and has a degree in Economics and Social History.

Jessie Bridgett is a solicitor who specialises in litigation. She advises individuals, charities and companies on various contentious issues and has volunteered for legal advice centres and charities. She studied History at Yale University where she volunteered at the Yale University Art Gallery. She then worked at Christie's before embarking on her legal career.

Ngân is a Finance Professional who currently works for a private equity firm. Previously she worked for a number of UK Government departments after graduating from the University of Cambridge with Economics degrees and gaining her accounting qualification at PwC. In her free time, she is a blogger and writer, with has a keen interest in theatre and art.

Katherine Taylor is Pfizer UK’s Patient Advocacy lead, working with organisations that champion the needs of patients across multiple conditions. She is formerly Chief Executive of Ovarian Cancer Action. Katherine studied History of Art at the Courtauld following an MA in History from Trinity College, Cambridge.

Taymoor Atighetchi is British-Iranian. He studied History of Art at the University of Cambridge. Taymoor is CEO of Papier and attributes much of his success to his background in art history and visual culture. He is passionate about widening access to the arts and to associated careers.

Sophie Bloomfield is a former Junior Policy Fellow of Cambridge University’s Centre for Science and Policy, and holds an MA in Classics from Emmanuel College, the University of Cambridge. Sophie has worked in the Office of the Chief Executive and Chairman at NatWest Group, and at HM Treasury.

Kate Gordon is the founder and CEO of London Art Studies and a co-founder of the Association of Women in the Arts. A trustee of The Art Academy and Chair of Serpentine Patrons, she is also Senior Advisor (Arts) to Cancer Research UK and a member of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital’s CW+ Design Board.

Zainab Hakim is a solicitor specialising in employment law. She acts for companies and individuals across a range of industries. Zainab studied History of Art at University College London and worked as a programme director for an educational charity, teaching in inner-city state schools across the world.

Judith Jammers is Head of Art History at Highgate School. She has a PGCE, has worked as an examiner for AQA and Pearson, and is extremely familiar with the delivery and assessment of the Art History syllabus. Judith studied Art History, Classical Archaeology and Philosophy of Religion at Freie Universität Berlin and her PhD in History of Art is from Humboldt Universität Berlin.

Joe Spence was Master of Dulwich College and co-director of the Southwark Schools’ Learning Partnership. He is a trustee of the Mark Evison Foundation and also a playwright and librettist.