Postgraduate Student Academic Representatives

Sophia Lorvo - Criminal Justice Policy (CJP)

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  Nora Winker

  Contact: n.j.winker@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: I am Nora (she/her) and I am passionate about theatre, cycling (you might see me around on a red bike), and – of course – ISPP. I interrupted my MSc in Economics in Heidelberg, Germany, to come to LSE because I wanted to learn more about policy implementation. I am particularly interested in issues of justice and equality.

  As an academic rep, I hope to contribute to all our voices being heard in the Department and across LSE. So feel free to reach out anytime - I look forward to hearing your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions!

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  Eva Maja Dieterich

  Contact: e.dieterich@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: Hi! My name is Eva Maja Dieterich. Before coming to London, I completed my undergraduate degree in Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Konstanz in Germany. During this time, I had the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience working with the German Federal Foreign Office, the Goethe-Institut in Rabat, and the German Academic Exchange Service in Brussels. My research interests lie at the intersection of peacebuilding and social policy. 
  On a more personal note, I am passionate about hiking, photography, and travelling. Please feel free to reach out at any time. I look forward to hearing your perspectives, suggestions, and concerns about the ISPP Programme!

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  Lorenza Manrique

  Contact: l.manrique-garcia@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: Lorenza Manrique is a trilingual International Relations graduate from the University of Navarra with hands-on experience in development, renewable energy, and sustainability initiatives. She has collaborated with NGOs, social enterprises, and private organisations, bringing an entrepreneurial, human-centred perspective to projects that create social and environmental impact.

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  Yihui Gao

  Contact: y.gao90@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: Yihui Gao is the Academic Representative for the MSc International Social and Public Policy (Education) programme. He holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Education Studies from the UCL Institute of Education, where his dissertation, Beyond Symbolic Inclusion: A Critical Analysis of UCL’s Widening Participation Strategies in Elite UK Higher Education, examined institutional inequality through the lenses of Bourdieu and McCowan's three dimensions of equity of access to higher education.

  At LSE, Yihui’s research interests focus on widening participation, graduate mismatch, and the labour-market implications of higher-education expansion in China and the UK. He is also involved in several research assistantships at Tsinghua University, working on projects related to youth skills development, education financing, higher education policy, and social mobility.

  Beyond his academic pursuits, Yihui has served as a peer support mentor at the IOE and a teaching assistant, guiding first-year students through job applications, mock interviews, and research design. As Academic Representative, he aims to foster stronger communication between students and faculty, enhance peer academic support, and ensure that students’ voices are effectively represented in shaping the educational experience within the department and the education stream.

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  Sidney Davar

  Contact: s.d.davar@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: As part of the migration stream in ISPP, I believe in the urgent need for policies that balance national sovereignty with global responsibility, approaching migration with respect for humanity and fundamental rights. I recently completed my bachelor's degree in Political Science, specialising in International Relations and Organisations, at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Growing up with both German and British roots, I aim to bring diverse perspectives to both my academic work and student representation. I am passionate about creating inclusive spaces where students can connect, exchange ideas, and drive meaningful change.

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  Noam Wasik

  Contact: n.wasik@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: NGOs hold an important space in society due to their ability to access pockets of society that the state may not be able to. This importance is what led me to enroll in the NGO track. Previously, I obtained a bachelor's degree in communication and social Influence from Temple University in Philadelphia. This degree piqued my interest in bridging gaps between people in diverse cultures, ideologies, and places. In past experiences as a Peer Mentor, I’ve learned how important it is for students to feel heard and supported by staff and faculty members. During this year, I aim to use my passions and past experiences to make our time at LSE as positive and worthwhile as possible

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  Eva Layte

  Contact: e.layte@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: I am a part-time MSc student on the ISPP (Research) stream from Dublin, Ireland. I recently completed a BA in Political Science and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin, where I served as class representative for final-year social policy students.

  My undergraduate dissertation analysed economic threat as a possible driver of anti-immigrant attitudes in Ireland between 2002-2023. I am particularly interested in the intersection between social policies and political attitudes, migrant integration and social inclusion.

  I am passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative community for students of social policy. During my undergraduate studies, I founded an academic journal dedicated to publishing and promoting interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate policy research.

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  Aena Noonari

  Contact: a.noonari@lse.ac.uk

  Bio: Hiya, this is Annie, and I’m on the ISPP double-degree stream with Fudan! My academic interests lie in elections and democracy promotion, but I’ve also done research on sports, fashion, and everything in between. As your academic representative, my role is to amplify your voices, so come at me with all of your concerns, complaints, and maybe even some compliments (hopefully) about LSE. I’ll make sure they’re heard!