Asha Persaud is a distinguished criminology graduate with an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, where she earned distinction for her research on racial profiling under counterterrorism measures. She also holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Criminology from Durham University, receiving the Stan Cohen Prize for best dissertation in her program. Her... Read More

Asha Persaud is a distinguished criminology graduate with an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, where she earned distinction for her research on racial profiling under counterterrorism measures. She also holds a First-Class BA (Hons) in Criminology from Durham University, receiving the Stan Cohen Prize for best dissertation in her program. Her academic focus spans counterterrorism, racial justice, and online radicalization, complemented by hands-on experience as a Special Constable in London. Asha was awarded the Sir Richard Dearlove Scholarship for her work in security policy and intelligence to attend an intensive residential national security program at Cambridge where she asked former heads of Mi5 and Mi6 pressing questions. She is an aspiring Story Producer with work experience at RAW where she developed skills such as factchecking, archive footage , researching contributors contact details , location finding , transcription and conducted background checks. Asha grew up watching true crime documentaries and therefore emphasises storytelling within investigative series creation. Asha is proficient in qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and visual content editing, with additional language skills in French and Mandarin. Her leadership roles include Creative Director for Cambridge University Charity Fashion Show and Head of Music for Durham University Charity Fashion Show, demonstrating her ability to manage large-scale initiatives while raising significant funds for charitable causes. Read Less