Executive Board
The YEM Executive Board is elected by our members on an annual basis. Its role is to drive the growth of YEM. It oversees the administration of our organisation, co-ordinates campaigns, forges partnerships with other organisations, and supports our branches.
President: Alfred Quantrill
Living in a remain voting constituency, seeing the fallen faces on the tube on 24th June was my political awakening. Since then, I have become committed to the political project of strengthening the union of European people, and the cultural project of strengthening and shaping the common identity of all European people. I am a Philosophy student and a Christian, and this guides me in my advocacy for, and pride in, the values of emancipation, courage, and compassion that European identity stands for.
Email: president@yem.org.uk
Head of Membership & Vice-President : Lea Rattei
I’m Lea, originally from Germany, I currently live in London and work as a Strategy Associate in a tech startup, pursuing a law degree on the side. I’ve been a part of YEM since 2021, starting as Chair of the Edinburgh branch before getting involved in national campaigns on Erasmus and gender-based violence. In the past, I have headed up the policy and campaigns team, and now I’m super excited to step into the role of Head of Membership to help grow our community and welcome more young people into the movement.
Email: membership@yem.org.uk
Head of Finance & Admin: Alexander Anderson
I’m Alexander! I’m originally from London and read French and Spanish at UCL. I joined YEM in December after discovering it through Europinion, and now serve as Head of Finance & Administration. Outside of YEM, I’m involved in youth policy and political journalism. I’m the founder of CISES, a student think tank, and a student rep for the NUJ London Branch. I’m committed to increasing transparency and trust in YEM’s work while supporting the exciting wave of events our new Executive is planning. Excited to help grow a stronger and more engages community of young Europeans.
Email: treasurer@yem.org.uk
Head of Comms: Kim Dorrucci
My name is Kim, I’m 23 years old and originally from Italy.
I currently live in Barcelona, where I work as a Junior Architect while pursuing a master’s degree in design. This is my first year with YEM, though I previously contributed as lead designer and consultant for the Youth Dialogue event at LSE in London. Before that, I co-founded the Newcastle University European Society (NUES), where I also served as Social Media Officer. I’m excited to help amplify our ideas and campaigns—making them clear, engaging, and visually impactful. I believe strong design is a powerful tool for connection.
Email: comms@yem.org.uk
Head of Policy & Political Engagement: Leah Rea
I’m Leah, from Antrim, Northern Ireland. I am a PhD Researcher in constitutional law, human rights, and parliamentary procedure, a Teaching Assistant in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, and a Policy and Research Officer at a human rights ALB. I am serving a second term as Head of Policy and Political Engagement at the Young European Movement, and I am excited to continue developing our policy positions, producing written submissions to consultation opportunities, and engaging with political representatives across the UK on matters which are important to our membership. Outside of YEM, you can find me following Irish rugby, boxing, and snooker, and I love financial crime documentaries!
Email: policy@yem.org.uk
Head of Diversity & Inclusion: Motaz Amer
I’m Motaz, originally from Yemen and currently based in Scotland. I’m a national award-winning human rights campaigner and independent researcher, with a focus on refugee and migration rights, as well as young people’s rights. Over the past few years, I’ve collaborated with more than 20 national organisations from Amnesty International to the Home Office and spoken at over 60 national and international events on human rights, inclusion and youth leadership. I’m excited to join YEM as Head of Diversity & Inclusion and look forward to helping shape a more inclusive, representative and impactful youth movement across Europe.
Email: diversity@yem.org.uk
Head of Events: Henry Oliver
Hello! I’m Henry, the current Head of Events at YEM UK. I have been an active campaigner for the Liberal Democrats over the past twenty years, primarily focusing on Parliamentary and Council elections in the Southwest. I have always been a strong advocate for grassroots, community-driven politics on a national and international scale, and excited to continue this work with YEM UK. On a more personal level, I have lived and worked in London for over a decade, with a background in communications, market research and campaigns.
Email: yemukinfo@gmail.com
Head of Campaigns: Haydn Osborne-Brookes
My name’s Haydn. I’m 16 years old, based in Herefordshire, and currently a student. Most of my campaigning experience comes from my experiences in the Green Party, where I am Under 18’s Liberation Group Co-Chair. Europe has always been a key issue for me as Brexit was my political baptism as a young person, and it sparked a flame of interest that I doubt will ever die down. I’m extremely happy to be Head of Campaigns and I will be working on some extremely excited campaigns centered around young people and Europe.
Email: campaigns@yem.org.uk
Head of International: Jonathan Saunders
I’m Jonathan, I live just outside of London and I work in a bookshop, study for a master’s degree in History of Political Thought, on top of holding various political roles and writing freelance! I joined YEM towards the end of last year, inspired by the campaigns it has been running on youth mobility and gender-based violence. This is my first time on the committee and I am hugely looking forward to providing work and travelling opportunities as your International Officer. My door is always open if you’d like to chat about anything from ideas for my role to the state of the world!
Email: international@yem.org.uk
Our Staff
Youth Engagement Officer: Madeleina Kay
I’m part of the European Movement’s staff team, as their Youth Engagement Officer, I’m working closely with the YEM team to support their campaigns to engage British youth in pro-EU advocacy and grow the movement across the UK. I am an artist and activist, awarded ‘Young European of the Year’ (2018) and the European Charlemagne Youth Prize (2020) in recognition of my creative campaigning for Europe. I’m currently studying MA Fine Art at Central Saint Martins where I was awarded Student Rep of the Year (2024 & 2025).