Team Members

This blog was written by Alex McDonald, Editorial Team Member of the 99% Campaign

Alex
Editor-in-Chief

I am Alex and I am currently a postgraduate student at Kings College London. I am Editor-in Chief for the 99% Campaign Blog and enjoy writing about a wide selection of topics, particularly sport, travel, technology, politics and current affairs. I hope the 99% Campaign will give me a greater opportunity to write about and research more serious issues.

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Outreach Coordinator

Hi I’m Goknur – a 22 year old, classical music addict and recent graduate in International Relations and Politics. During my time at university I was engaged in a wide variety of projects with a focus on positiv
e social change, specifically in the area of environment and education. My interest in political representation, social issues, equality and human rights has led me to volunteer and contribute to IARS and the 99% Campaign.

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Ellie
Creative Associate

I am a recent History graduate of the University of Southampton and an aspiring journalist/editor. Currently Creative Associate for the 99% Campaign, I relish the opportunity to voice my opinions, as well as those of other young people, on issues that matter.
Volunteer journalist

Maxwell
Creative Associate

I am a 23 year old Graphic Communication graduate, eager to apply my existing and developing journalistic/campaign skills to my deep interest in current affairs and the important efforts of the 99% Campaign. As such, I value the opportunity that 99% gives me to express my views on social issues that affect young people through the 99% blog and engage with them through other campaign projects. In the future I hope to continue a career in campaigning or journalism. Outside my interest in current affairs I also have a strong passion for cinema, enjoy following my football team and listening to classic rock.

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Laura Whittall
Researcher

I am a researcher and have a keen interest in a variety of social issues and particularly how these are played out in the everyday lives of young people. I recently set up The Curiosity Project which is an initiative to creatively apply a variety of curious ideas to explore our social worlds.

 David Fung
Researcher

Hi, I’m David from University of California, Davis. Growing up in the information age, I’ve witness the power of social media and the amount of positive impact it can have on our world. I believe in the parable of the starfish, where each person can make a difference. Through this blog, I hope to contribute my part in shaping the future of today’s young people.

Laurence GriffinLaurence Griffin
Creative Associate

As a young person who has grown up in the countryside in Northern England, inspiration has been all around me. I have been in a fortunate position to have witnessed first hand all corners of British society and how we as individuals can help shape its future, for the better. From my travels all around the UK, I wanted to join the 99% Campaign as there are many elements about British society that I am proud of and also not proud of. I know change can happen if we as individuals put our minds to it. I will always be proud of my country, but I know it can be so much better than it already is!

Georgie GraingerGeorgie Grainger
Creative Associate

I’m a photojournalist and filmmaker. I document people’s stories through the lens to create awareness about different issues that affect society. I am currently working on a project about unemployment and volunteering.


LorelaLorela Demushi
Campaign Activist

I am studying for BSc BioMedical Science and have held Director positions for two charitable organisations. I’m also the Vice Chair of the board of trustees of Shpresa Programme where I have the role as the youth leader. Over the past 5 years, I’ve worked on campaigns such as “Ending Child Detainment” both at local and national level. I am passionate about giving young people a voice and a positive image.

Holly Whittaker
Outreach Coordinator

My name is Holly and I’m 18 years old, currently completing A-Levels in Philosophy, Sociology and Psychology. I joined the 99% Campaign as I wanted the chance to report on matters that concern me and other young people that are rarely heard about. I love music, photography, fashion and Quentin Tarantino movies.

AndreAndre Demushi
Campaign Activist

I am 18 years of age and studying law and the University of Greenwich. From my early teens, I have been involved in several socio- economic and socio-political campaigns with the objective to better society for everyone. I began working on the IARS 99% Project at the beginning of 2013 and recently signed up to their Youth Advisory Board to give a perspective from young a person to IARS.

Safoora AhmedSafoora
Mentor

I believe in the next generation of leaders and the positive change we can bring, whether that be a listening ear or instigating genuine effective change in our lives and the people around us. We all need to be proactive in our world to not just be a generation of critics but proactively lead and instigate change from a grassroots level. I believe that the 99% Campaign is a great platform in getting together like-minded young individuals to make long lasting impact in our communities and society as a whole.