Steering The Agency!
"The Agency has made realise the impact I can have and how powerful my voice can be within my community. It has helped me create so many networks that have benefited me and continue to do so daily."
- Steering Group Member
The Agency exists to empower young people with the tools, networks, and confidence to create real change in their communities.
But how do we ensure it continues to evolve in ways that are relevant, impactful, and shaped by those it serves?
That’s where our Steering Group comes in - a collective of Alumni Agents who meet monthly to inform the direction of The Agency across the UK. These young leaders are graduates of The Agency and now act as ambassadors, advocating on a national platform and shaping key decisions that guide the growth of our organisation.
This year, we’re excited to introduce 16 Steering Group members, a mix of fresh and returning voices, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to the table.
The Agency Steering Group 2024-2025 (Alphabetical order, L-R):
Row 1: Ali, Ahtasham Akhtar Sultana, Amara Obijiaku, Ben Astridge
Row 2: Diogo Barroso, Eunice Domale, Farhad Gohar, Grace Rogan
Row 3: Jessica Nelson, Josa Osa-Oni, Josh Wilkinson, Max Lewis Wiseman
Row 4: Naomi Yeboah, Shaniah Williams, Yomi, Zarka Masood
Why The Steering Group Matters
The Agency supports young people to become the protagonists of their community, turning ideas into reality, funding and nurturing projects that create lasting impact. Our Steering Group drives this mission by:
🔹 Shaping The Agency’s future – providing insight and feedback on programme development and collaborating to generate new ideas and concepts in order to grow the methodology and expand the offer of The Agency.
🔹 Strengthening connections across the UK – bridging territories and fostering collaboration.
🔹 Championing youth-led innovation – ensuring young people remain at the heart of decision-making.
"If The Agency is about giving young people a chance to create positive social change, then the Steering Group is about providing the guidance, the strategies and the information to make that happen”
- Ben, Steering Group Member
A Moment of Reflection
Beyond influencing The Agency’s direction, our Steering Group members are stepping into 2025 with powerful intentions. We asked them:
👉 What’s one thing you’re leaving behind in 2024?
👉 What’s one thing you’re embracing in 2025?
Here’s what they had to say:
What’s Next For 2025?
The Steering Group is a paid leadership role that gives Alumni Agents the platform to influence, connect, and elevate The Agency’s impact.
This year, members will focus on:
📢 Strengthening alumni connections.
🤝 Expanding networking opportunities across the UK.
📈 Creating more pathways for Agents to step up and connect.
We’re incredibly proud everything The Agency and our agents have achieved over the last decade, and the positive impact their work has had in communities across the UK.
Watch this space, as the next year will be filled with even more Agency growth, goals and impactful initiatives!
Want to see more of the faces behind The Agency? Check out our team page here.