Lucy Nichol

Lucy Nichol is an experienced professional in the fields of education, counseling, and refugee support. Currently serving as the Council of Sanctuary Coordinator for Oxford City Council since May 2024, Lucy also holds the position of Counselling Academy Programme Manager at Banbury Therapy Group. As Director and Co-chair of Iraqi Women Art and War CIC and a facilitator for Initiatives of Change, involvement in community and peace initiatives is prominent. Previous roles include Services Development and Delivery Manager and Social Inclusion Coordinator at Refugee Resource, along with various educational management positions at Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Adult Learning. Lucy Nichol holds a Bachelor of Arts in Renaissance and Modern History from the University of Warwick, a Master of Arts in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University, a Diploma in Careers Advice and Guidance from The Open University, and a Diploma of Education from International House Barcelona.