Alkhemy Adviser Programme

I have previously worked in Students’ Unions and loved the variety of helping students with a range of issues and helping them to achieve their potential. I’m really passionate about higher education and ensuring students have access to the support they need during their studies and beyond.
For the past four and half years I have been working with victim-survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Within my role, I work collaboratively with universities and colleges to raise awareness and increase access to this support so have gained lots of expertise in this area. This has also helped me gain an understanding of many associated issues such as mental health, domestic abuse, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles.
I am currently working towards my Masters degree in Criminology, Gender and Sexualities which has helped me to understand first-hand the challenges of studying during the pandemic and the knock-on effects of this. I’m really excited to be an Adviser at Alkhemy to utilise my experience across the board and to help students who may need advice or support.

I have a wealth of experience in a student advisory capacity, as a study support adviser and a tutor, supporting students with academic work and challenges, and providing pastoral guidance.  I'm an advocate of student centred practice, and strongly believe impartial and unbiased advice is pivotal to representing students not only with curriculum or navigating policy and regulations, but also personal and welfare issues.  I'm keen to utilise my advice and guidance skills in independent environments through the Alkhemy adviser programme.

I have a wealth of experience working within higher education, focusing on safeguarding, student life, student wellbeing and mentoring. These experiences are the driving force behind my motivation to becoming an advisor as I have been able to see first hand the gaps in support within these environments and how this can truly enhance the student’s experience.

I have worked within the field of advice and guidance since 2010 as a careers advisor and have worked within the education field for the last 8 years.  My experience with students includes mentoring, student support, careers, placements, safeguarding, widening participation and student engagement.  I am incredibly passionate about supporting students to overcome issues to enable them on their journey. I know how pivotal effective advice and guidance is and the impact this has.  

I’m an experienced Careers Adviser and have been working within higher education for 9 years in a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate student facing roles.  My work has included career coaching, academic lecturing, managing a Year in Industry scheme, creating a placement mentoring programme, supporting several student clubs and societies, providing interview support to admissions teams, and running a bursary scheme to support students from widening participation backgrounds to gain valuable work experience.

I am passionate about supporting students in a client focused, inclusive and non-judgemental way, in order to ensure they feel listened to, supported, and ultimately given the right advice and guidance to develop and move forward.

I am passionate about student wellbeing and have had various roles in Higher Education over the last 9 years, providing advice and support to students. I studied Psychology and previously volunteered with Student Minds on their Student Advisory Committee. I also have expertise in supporting students with disabilities and have experience in advising students on mitigating circumstances and reasonable adjustments. I am excited to use my skills and experience in supporting students and staff at Alkhemy.

I have been working with students for more than 20 years as an educator and an adviser. I have lived and studied in the US, Switzerland, Canada, Poland and personally experienced the higher education systems in the United States and the United Kingdom, having completed post graduate programs in both countries.
I find my most significant career satisfaction comes from working in higher education environments and with helping students overcome difficulties to achieve their educational goals. My life-long interests have been education, customer service, and international experience. I have worked as a senior international student adviser and a senior immigration adviser, an international exchange program coordinator, a corporate language trainer, and as a volunteer English teacher for refugees. I am also an OISC registered immigration adviser.

I have worked in the sector for nearly 15 years, encompassing several roles in student engagement and welfare. I have a background in academic advising, university regulations and analysing emerging trends. I also have experience of working on disciplinaries and complaints, as well as fitness to study & practice procedures. This was gained at a wide range of institutions in the UK. I have attended training on working with survivors of sexual harassment and those that are at risk of suicide.

I also have experience in other areas as a manager, a trustee and in project roles.

I am a highly experienced caseworker, having worked in the support sector throughout my career, with a direct focus on providing person-centred and effective advice guidance and support to individuals. I have significant experience working in Students' Union Advice Centre as an Advisor and Advice Service Manager, both in a short-term and long-term capacity. In addition to supporting students with academic procedure, housing and financial issues, I have also worked closely on service delivery improvement and supporting Sabbatical Officers in de

I am currently working towards a Professional Coaching Accreditation, which is furthering my ability and knowledge in working with individuals to get the best out of their situation.