Rose graduated with a degree in Sociology from the University of Leeds, where she also volunteered on a university-led programme in local secondary schools. This experience sparked her passion for unlocking young people’s potential. She went on to study a Master’s in English Literature and completed her English PGCE at the Institute of Education in 2012. Early in her teaching career, Rose was the link teacher for the Debate Mate Club at her school, where she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of debating. Over the last twelve years, Rose has worked in inner-city London secondary schools as an English teacher, taking on a variety of leadership roles and ultimately becoming Head of Faculty at La Sainte Union School. In January 2025, Rose joined Debate Mate as Director of Programmes, where she now leads operations, strategy, and team management, while overseeing a diverse portfolio of programmes delivered in schools across the UK.