Tessa Jennett

Staff team | Head of Region (North)

Tessa joined Unlocked in 2022 as Regional Manager (North) from The Difference, a school inclusion charity where she worked as Operations and Programme Manager. Tessa has a background in social innovation, coaching and programme management, with experience across a number of third-sector organisations. Tessa started as Head of Regions (North) in 2023.

Tessa joined Unlocked in 2022 as Regional Manager (North) from The Difference, a school inclusion charity where she worked as Operations and Programme Manager. Tessa has a background in social innovation, coaching and programme management, with experience across a number of third-sector organisations. Tessa started as Head of Regions (North) in 2023.

Beginning her career within international development, Tessa turned her attention to UK social issues, completing the Year Here Fellowship in social innovation and entrepreneurship. Tessa previously co-founded her own social enterprise, Lemonade which used coaching and creativity to support young people with their mental health. As a participant on the British Exploring Stellar Leadership Development programme and a member of the She Leads Change community, Tessa brings a keen interest in ethical leadership and social change to Unlocked.