Alycia Leach is a writer at The Direct. She joined The Direct in November 2020 and prides herself on her extensive knowledge of Luke Skywalker.
Before joining The Direct, Alycia studied History at the University of Cambridge. She holds a first-class degree and also served as the Vice-President of the Cambridge Union Society. She graduated in 2020 and later studied Global Marketing at the University of York, graduating in 2023.
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