Venessa Sambai Usek is a programme and policy professional with over a decade of experience working across international development, education, and governance.

A Chevening Scholar, Venessa holds an MA in Social Justice and Education from the University of York. She is also a published researcher whose work explores Indigenous education, youth activism, and public health in low-resource urban communities. Venessa currently works at the intersection of policy, research, and programme leadership to strengthen international cooperation and inclusive development.