Category: Our Team

As a junior communications consultant for Allegory, Nick conducts business development research and works on content creation, web design, and publishing.

Nick is also the editor of The Cheese Grater, an award-winning publication at University College London. As a Union democracy reporter, he has years of experience in student politics and is deeply passionate about local democracy and policymaking.

Sarah has over a decade of experience working closely with academics, research teams and innovators in the UK, US and China. She has worked on multiple high-profile science and technology communications projects with outlets including Nature, The Independent, and Scientific American.

Most recently, she managed communications and engagement for the International Public Policy Observatory as part of The Conversation’s media partnership with UCL.

She excels in developing and delivering tailored communications to ensure mission-driven research finds its audience, from key government stakeholders to the general public.

Dani is a strategic communications specialist and programme director with 15 years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, and stakeholder engagement. She has a strong background in behaviour change and systems thinking, helping organisations navigate complex communication and engagement challenges. She has led high-profile projects across the UK health sector, supporting the NHS, NIHR, Wellcome Trust, and Our Future Health in driving change. Recently, she has worked with biotechs to establish and recruit for clinical trials within the NHS. Her expertise spans positioning, messaging, and creative strategy for major pharmaceutical and health tech companies. With experience in both consultancy and leadership, Dani takes a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving. She excels in designing and leading stakeholder engagement workstreams, from senior health leadership to grassroots organisations. Passionate about AI’s role in healthcare, she thrives in fast-moving environments where strategy and execution go hand in hand.

Jo is an experienced communications strategist, specialising in public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement. She spent seven years in senior strategy and communication roles in government, having led cross-government ministerial stakeholder engagement for Industrial Strategy, working closely with No.10 and the Cabinet. As Chief Press Officer to the Universities Minister Jo Johnson MP and Head of Communications at Liverpool John Moores University, Jo brings in-depth insight into the Higher Education, research, and innovation sectors. She was also Head of Government Relations for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority where she worked to make the case for further devolution. After returning to freelance consulting, she led major projects including identifying regional skills gaps for Liverpool’s biggest further education provider, delivered a campaign to protect children from vaping leading to the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, and led stakeholder engagement for major regional and national public health and clinical research initiatives.

A creative multimedia designer with over 30 years of experience, Lou brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling to every project. Skilled in graphic design, animation, video production, and branding, she translates complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.

With a strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and visual identity, she has worked across diverse industries, from corporate and public sector organisations to niche SMEs. She thrives in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategy, ensuring every project is both visually striking and purpose-driven.

She embraces innovation and curiosity, always looking for fresh approaches to enhance creative impact. Her approach is grounded in a commitment to delivering work that is both aesthetically engaging and strategically effective, whether refining a brand’s visual presence or crafting impactful digital content.

Rachel is a strategic thinker with a scientific background, creative flair, and a 25-year track record in health and medical communications. Directing campaigns for some of the UK’s top communications consultancies, pharmaceutical companies, and health and biotech start-ups, she has developed a diverse skill set encompassing a wide range of communications activities and medical topics.

Rachel’s particular skills are within stakeholder engagement and written communications. In previous roles, she has directed international advocacy development programmes in oncology and atherosclerosis and UK-based campaigns to engage NHS leaders, parliamentarians, and patient and professional organisations in addressing the uptake of new medicines, and scrutinising tobacco and nicotine control policy. Her expertise in written communication has enhanced client profiles and effectively conveyed key messages through educational materials, media coverage, and successful award entries, including a prestigious Prix Galien Medal.

Leila has thirteen years of PR of experience working globally across numerous sectors including; B2B technology, advertising and marketing, telecoms, broadcast media and other verticals. Leila started her PR career at an agency called Whiteoaks before being headhunted in 2015 by Elemental, an Amazon Web Services company. Leila’s focus is on all aspects of media relations and she has proven success in securing face to face interviews and coverage across all top tier national, business, trade and analyst titles.