Meet the team
Head of Student Programmes
I joined the Bioengineering department in September 2022. I was last at Imperial College eight years ago as a Senior Teaching Fellow in Chemical Engineering and have been teaching or been a Head of Chemistry Departments in schools in between. After hearing the 'Gastric Band' at the staff Christmas party I can definitively say that Bioengineering is the BEST department!
My main responsibilities are:
- Leading and developing the Student Office team
- Managing the successful delivery of teaching support across the whole student lifecycle
- Identifying and implementing improvements to the delivery of UG and PG programmes
- Developing and implementing teaching policies and procedures
- Liaising with academic staff and key contacts within the Faculty and Central departments
Fun fact:
I enjoy DIY once I get started on a project - most recently I tiled our bathroom.
Student Data Officer and Systems Developer
I started in the department in 2009 as an Administrative Assistant, then spent a couple of years as an Office Manager and IT Coordinator before I officially landed this role in October 2021. However, transferring from the Office Manager and IT Coordinator role took a couple of months, so my “real” start date was around March 2022. Before this, I was doing system development as part of my previous role.
My main responsibilities are to:
- Design, develop and maintain bespoke software-based systems and workflows that support general and teaching administration.
- Ensure and protect information integrity
- Produce documentation of systems and processes
- Implement the schedule of data-relevant task deadlines throughout the year
Two fun facts:
I am a belly dancer and was part of a troupe before the pandemic. I also haven’t used an alarm clock for over a decade - I can “program” my brain to wake up in time.
Learning Technologist
I have been working in the department since September 2018.
My main responsibilities are:
- Supporting and guiding students in using the learning technologies
- Promoting the use of e-learning and digital tools
- Assisting with the planning, design, and development of high-quality e-learning resources
- Student and academic staff enquiries and requests
Two fun facts:
My favourite ice cream flavour is matcha and I absolutely hate slugs!!
Senior Timetabling Officer
I have been working in the department since April 2022.
My main responsibilities are:
- Timetabling for the department
- GTA Allocations
- Lecture/classroom bookings
Fun fact:
I have a rescue cat named Geraldine – she’s adorable.
Teaching Operations Team
Teaching Operations Manager
I joined Imperial in 2015 within the Faculty of Medicine as a Programme Administrator for the Biomedical Sciences course. I worked there for 4 years before transitioning over to the Bioengineering department.
My main responsibilities are:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of UG and MSc Programmes.
- Planning and implementing welcome week events for all staff and students.
- Timetabling and planning all aspects of the exams and resits throughout the academic year.
- Corresponding with external examiners and preparing the department’s exam boards.
- Student welfare support and secretary for the Mitigating Circumstances Board.
- Supporting two senior student administrators within the Teaching Operations team.
Two fun facts:
I have over 40 indoor plants at home and my favourite season is Spring.
Senior Student Administrator
I joined the team in November 2022, and I relocated from Liverpool.
My main responsibilities are:
- Providing vital front-line support to our students and behind-the-scenes support for our academic staff
- Managing all aspects of coursework including extensions and submissions.
- Contributing to the examination processes
- Processing mitigating circumstances applications
Fun fact (use google translate):
Ich Kann einen guten Eule eindruck machen.
Senior Student Administrator
Postgraduate Research Team
Postgraduate Research Student Programmes Manager
I joined Imperial in 2017 and worked in the Department of Surgery and Cancer within the Faculty of Medicine. I moved to the Bioengineering Department in June 2022.
My main responsibilities include:
- Overall management of research degree programmes and education strategy
- PGR assessments
- Quality assurance
- Recruitment and development of staff.
Two fun facts:
My biggest adrenaline rush is ziplining. Also, if I could have a superpower, it would be the ability to speak any language so that I could communicate with anyone in the world.
Admissions Team
Admissions and Outreach Manager
I joined the department in May 2020 from Oxford where I worked for over 10 years in the field of access and outreach with roles in the departments of Chemistry and Materials Science.
My key responsibilities are to:
- Manage the UG and PGt Admissions process for the department.
- Liaise with college students, marketing, admissions, and outreach teams.
- Lead an excellent, energetic admissions and outreach team.
- Support colleagues to deliver and develop outreach events and activities.
Two fun facts:
I enjoy walking and cycling especially when there is a good pub at the end of the route! I also competed in the original UK Polaris Mountain bike challenge.
Senior Student Administrator
I have been working in this role since December 2018. I have also worked in education for over 10 years.
My main responsibilities are:
- Student admissions administration for Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught, Postgraduate Research and PhD Programmes
- Recruitment materials (brochures, merchandise, online material)
- Supporting Admissions Manager with Open Days and other admissions tasks.
- Recruitment of department Ambassadors
- Scholarship administration for Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught and PhD students
Two fun facts:
I love to bake and travel.
Senior Student Administrator