Mohammed attended the September induction session and joins us a appointed student trustee. Mohammed is currently studying a Law Degree at the University of Greenwich and is President of the Islamic Society (ISOC). He sits on the senior team at Darul Uloom London School and clerks for their governing body.

I recently retired as the Executive Headteacher of Abbey Manor College in Lewisham, which is a specialist provision for students who have been permanently excluded from school. My career has always been in education. I have a first degree in Physiology and Pharmacology from Aston University, where I was the first woman president of the Students’ Union. Subsequently, I gained a Master’s degree and a Doctorate in Education from the Institute of Education. My thesis focused on Student Voice. I have specific skills and expertise in H.R., leadership and change management and strategic planning. Being a trustee is fascinating and challenging and gives me a unique insight into contemporary Higher Education. Being a trustee is both interesting and challenging and gives me a unique insight into Higher Education.

Fiona will Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee from January 2021. Fiona is Assistant Director, Business Support at the Marine Society and Sea Cadets. Fiona has extensive finance leadership as was the former Director of Finance at University of Arts SU and Syracuse University, London. Fiona is a trustee of the Unite Foundation who deliver a unique university accommodation scholarship for care leavers and estranged students across the UK.