Ria graduated with a Business and Sociology degree, having focussed her studies on the impact of social barriers, power dynamics and social inequalities within society. Her interest in this area stemmed from coordinating and participating in social justice volunteering projects, working with diverse groups of children and young people, and supporting charities in Reading. Ria brings this experience into her role as the Business Support Officer (Projects), supporting ChurchWorks and the Warm Welcome projects with their impactful work to tackle injustices in society.