Fatima Zahra Yusuf

First-class Cambridge graduate in Human, Social and Political Sciences with a strong record of academic excellence, leadership, and public engagement. Awarded the Jackie Ashley Prize for best results in Politics, with a dissertation on neoliberalism and political fatalism. Experienced across political, legal, and media environments, including internships at the House of Lords, Sky News, GK Strategy, and Clifford Chance. Skilled writer and communicator, with published work in Varsity and Black Ballad, and experience hosting public events such as Live at Lucy. Recognised for initiating impactful campaigns with I Have a Voice CIC, securing parliamentary support, and leading voter registration drives that registered over 1,000 young people. Confident in high-pressure settings, from live election broadcasts with national news outlets to international conferences, and motivated by a commitment to social justice, representation, and widening access to politics and media.

• Debate Mate Student - Invited to the grad school programme due to outstanding performance in debate tournaments, particularly excelling in the British Parliamentary debating style.
• Panelist at Festival of Education, Travers Smith Intern, Member of Youth Parliament for Hounslow, London Youth Assembly Member, GSK Mentee, Charles Russell Speechlys Mentee

• Lucy Cavendish College Enterprise Challenge (2024) – Selected as a finalist and nominated to speak at college formal. Co-pitched Cambridge Catalyst, a social enterprise aligned with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), designed to empower students through incubators, competitions, and mentoring programmes.
• Jackie Ashley Prize (2024) – Awarded for best results in Politics at the University of Cambridge.
• Debate Mate Champion – Invited to Debate Mate Graduate School at age 15 due to exceptional performance in British Parliamentary debating, competing nationally and mentoring peers.
• Mock COP26 Representative – Represented young people in international climate negotiations; later invited to an international policy conference in Estonia.
• Community Leadership – Volunteered to mentor young Somali women in London, supporting confidence-building and pathways into higher education.
• Fundraising & Youth Leadership – Raised over £1,000 through school-led fundraisers (including campaigns for endometriosis awareness); served as Hounslow Youth Parliament member and London Youth Assembly representative.