Rolfe (pictured) joined MEL Research in early 2024 after a previous role at Tell Mama, a charity that opposes hate crimes against Muslims.

Rolfe has experience working alongside prominent stakeholders and clients such as the Cabinet Office, Metropolitan Police Service and the European Commission, and has specialisms in research on hate crimes, countering violent extremism, human rights and social mobility.

Skye Curtis, head of evaluation at MEL Research, said: “We are thrilled to have Evan Rolfe join our team at MEL Research. His extensive experience and proven track record in addressing some of the most pressing societal issues through meticulous research and evaluation will be invaluable to our work.

“Evan’s commitment to excellence and his innovative approach to integrating equality, diversity and inclusion into research methodologies align perfectly with our mission to deliver insightful, client-focused solutions. We look forward to the fresh perspectives and impact he will bring to our projects.”