Our team is a mix of professionals, academics and educators with a broad range of experience.

In June 2026, the Team received the 'highly commended' distinction at the University of Oxford Vice Chancellor's Awards.

Highly Commended from Vice Chancellor's awards

Staff

Clara Gonsalves

Assistant Coordinator

Having studied Physics at the University of Nottingham, Clara is not only a proud member of the COMPOS Team but also works in Outreach for the University of Oxford Department of Physics. Clara works closely with schools, helping to encourage young students to study Physics at a higher level and supporting schools to deliver COMPOS Tuition through our Schools Pilot.

Dr Rachael Hawkins

Academic Coordinator and Programme DSL

Rachael Hawkins is a physicist, teacher, and project manager. She decided aged 11 years old that she would be an astrophysicist and became the first person in her family to attend university, joining Imperial College to study for her MSci Physics and then Queen Mary, London where she earned her PhD in Brane Cosmology. As well as teaching, Rachael has also worked for the Institute of Physics, as a consultant and teacher trainer for STEM Learning, and as Head of Services for a national charity. She project manages the operations of the COMPOS programme and plays a pivotal role in the smooth running of the programme, working closely with students, tutors and schools alike. Rachael is passionate about helping individual students to grow in their learning and understanding, and in supporting students historically underrepresented in STEM.

Nicky Jaggar-Ryan (on maternity leave)

Business and Outreach Coordinator

Having spent more than a decade in event management within the third sector, Nicky was delighted to recently join the COMPOS Team and to help raise awareness of the opportunities the programme presents to students. Being a passionate advocate of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Nicky works to promote the programme far and wide, encouraging students from lots of different backgrounds to participate in the programme and working with philanthropists to support that mission.

Jackie Jordan

Programme Administrator

Jackie Jordan is the administrator for COMPOS and she plays an integral role in data management for the programme. She was born and bred in Oxford and, having worked at the University since 1999, she certainly knows her way around.
Jackie is an experienced administrator, with 30 years plus experience in higher education administration.

Angela Kotlarczyk

Lead Tutor

After studying physics at the University of Oxford, Angela Kotlarczyk worked in finance for eight years in London before leaving to retrain as a physics teacher. She received a Post Graduate Certificate in Science Education from King’s College London and then taught physics and maths for the past 20 years. Angela first joined COMPOS as a tutor and in 2026 became Lead Tutor. Angela oversees the team of 100 tutors, especially supporting them as they deliver tutorials. She also tracks student progress and monitors operational workflows to ensure high quality tutorial standards.

Suzanne McInroy

Business and Outreach Coordinator (maternity cover)

With 15 years of experience in communications and marketing for universities in the United States, Suzanne is excited to join the COMPOS team as a maternity cover for Nicky Jaggar-Ryan. In addition to work experience, Suzanne has completed courses in higher education leadership and is passionate about increasing access to university.