Rebecca joined Demos as a full time research intern mid April 2010, working on the Progressive Conservatism Project. She graduated from the University of Leeds in June 2009, with a first class BA in History and is currently completing her MA in Politics and Parliamentary Studies.

Since her BA, she has worked alongside David Willetts as a researcher, developing her interests in social policy and education specifically. She is also interested in exploring the concepts of social leadership and community.