Darren De Souza

Darren de Souza currently serves as the Senior Policy and Projects Officer at London Higher, a position held since October 2021, where responsibilities include programme management, policy analysis, external stakeholder engagement, and advising senior university leadership. Prior to this role, Darren worked as a Policy and Projects Officer, representing over 40 higher education institutions in London, conducting policy research, and organizing mentoring programs. Darren gained experience at the White Rose Brussels Office as an EU Policy & Communications Associate, focusing on strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Additional roles include Academic Tutor at MyTutor.co.uk, Student Ambassador at the University of Leeds, and teaching assistant in Peru. Educational background encompasses a Bachelor of Arts in History and Portuguese from the University of Leeds, and a year abroad at the University of Lisbon.