Inclusive Employability Toolkit: Contributor biographies

The EPC’s Inclusive Employability Toolkit is supported by Canterbury Christ Church University, Equal Engineers, The Royal Academy of Engineering, and Wrexham University.

We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making the Toolkit such a useful and vital resource.
If you would like to add or update your bio, please contact Crystal Nwagboso.

Our contributors

Aayush Ale
Canterbury Christ Church University, BA student

Canterbury Christ Church University, BA student.

Emily Bach
Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University

Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Samuel Brooks-Usher
Canterbury Christ Church University, Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering

Canterbury Christ Church University, Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering.

Lucy Coutinho
Videographer, Canterbury Christ Church University

Videographer, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Regan Dacey
Branding/Marketing, BSc Advertising & Marketing, MA Media, Comms & PR, Canterbury Christ Church University

Branding/Marketing, BSc Advertising & Marketing, MA Media, Comms & PR, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Leonette Dias
Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University.

Jennifer Dominic
Founder and Director, Wenite

Jennifer is an accomplished professional with a decade of experience in the life sciences sector. Currently, she is Marketing Lead, Team Manager and Alliance Manager in Oncology, at MSD in the UK, where she leads strategic marketing efforts and alliances with other pharmaceutical companies. Previously, Jennifer has held pivotal roles in industry, including Chief of Staff for the UK and Ireland Managing Directors, and Clinical Research Associate in Global Clinical Trials. Passionate about diversity and STEM, she founded Wenite, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering future generations in STEM careers and has received multiple awards, most recently being recognized as a Rising Star for her impactful work across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) graduates and early career professionals. Jennifer is also the Global Co-Lead of the League of Employees of African Descent EBRG. She holds a first-class Biosciences degree and multiple professional certifications.

Purvi Doosa
Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University.

Rose Handy
Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University

Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Dr Adil Imam
Senior Lecturer in Engineering, Canterbury Christ Church University

Senior Lecturer in Engineering, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Kane Laing
Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University

Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Arianna Maccaferri
EDGE Hub Project Administrator, Canterbury Christ Church University

EDGE Hub Project Administrator, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Jillian Le Tellier
Videographer, Canterbury Christ Church University

Videographer, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Janet Mapfeka
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Canterbury Christ Church University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Ellie Martin
Canterbury Christ Church University, Business Development Manager – Unitemps

Canterbury Christ Church University, Business Development Manager – Unitemps.

Maria Martin
Graphic Designer, BA Graphic Design, Course Rep and Inclusion Ambassador, Canterbury Christ Church University

Graphic Designer, BA Graphic Design, Course Rep and Inclusion Ambassador, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Leon Matthew Odida
Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University.

Anne Nortcliffe
Dean of Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering, Wrexham University (Inclusive Employability Toolkit Lead)

Professor Anne Nortcliffe is the Dean of Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering as member of the University Senior Leadership Team. Professor of Inclusive Engineering and Technology. Prior to Anne joining Wrexham University Anne was the Founding Head of Engineering, Technology and Design at Canterbury Christ Church University, a new equity, inclusive and diverse engineering higher education provision. Anne has industry and academic experience over 30 years of experience in educating the next generation of engineering graduates across all fields of engineering. Anne is an experienced and internationally published researcher and developer of engineering education, passionately working with colleagues and students to develop good practice engineering and computing education to support student progression into professional roles.

Crystal Nwagboso
Project Manager, Research and Editorial Executive / Analyst, Engineering Professors’ Council (Inclusive Employability Toolkit)

Crystal Nwagboso is a Project Manager, Research and Editorial Executive/Analyst at the Engineering Professors’ Council. She is responsible for project managing EPC Online – the initial development and its continuous improvement, maintenance, and daily operations – conducting tasks such as WordPress backend & frontend CRM/CMS testing, and collaborating with external website developers. She also leads development meetings, formulates agendas, minutes, and action logs on a weekly basis, analyses data, and is in charge of a project management platform and various spreadsheet logs to document and monitor tests. She is proficient in using HTML coding and has utilised Python programming language software. Crystal was also involved in the now-completed, website content migration process.

In conjunction with this, Crystal also formulates, proofreads, and revises material for the website and has created a user manual outlining the technical intricacies of the website.

Crystal also worked closely with Dr Sarah Jayne Hitt on the development, creation, and delivery of the EPC’s Siemens and RAEng-funded Sustainability Toolkit project, which she was involved in since the beginning phases. She was in charge of conducting research, analysing data, providing project management and executive support, and was an active member of the Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group – she also played a role in putting the group together. Crystal created and designed all Sustainability Toolkit pages, developed resources, edited and reviewed content, coordinated webinars, produced social media content, and more. Additionally, Crystal was commissioned to create the Sustainability Toolkit Resources Library. She is currently actively engaged in developing and planning the upcoming phases of the toolkit.

Crystal was seconded by Canterbury Christ Church University to lead on the rebrand and migration of the EDGE Toolkit (now Inclusive Employability Toolkit) to the EPC website, working in close collaboration with Dr Anne Nortcliffe. Crystal created and designed every Inclusive Employability Toolkit page on EPC Online, further edited and curated content, conducted research, analysed data, co-led interviews with students and academics to gather insights on toolkit usage, developed a case study with Dr. Anne Nortcliffe, made an additional resource for the toolkit (Inclusive Employability Toolkit – University Career Services Library), coordinated events to showcase the toolkit and more. Crystal also works closely with the EPC’s DEI Community of Practice.

Additionally, Crystal assists the executive team with a plethora of tasks including planning and coordinating events, scheduling and setting up Zoom webinars and meetings, liaising with over 8,000 EPC members in the database; ensuring all members are informed of the latest developments at the EPC and initiating discussions, conducting research analysis for upcoming projects, updating the EPC’s database and social media channels, social media marketing, assisting with the relaunch of the EPC’s newsletter, minute taking, composing press releases, business development, stakeholder engagement and more.

Crystal graduated from King’s College London and has a degree in English Language and Linguistics, that has equipped her with the tools and expertise needed for this role.

Rune Painter
Canterbury Christ Church University, BA student

Canterbury Christ Church University, BA student.

Jamie Pinnington
Web Developer (EDGE Toolkit), Canterbury Christ Church University

Web Developer (EDGE Toolkit), Canterbury Christ Church University.

Johnny Rich
Engineering Professors’ Council, Chief Executive

As well as his role with the EPC, Johnny Rich is well known across the higher education sector as a high-profile commentator on policy issues as well as the chief executive of student advice and outreach organisation Push, as a consultant working in education and careers, and as an author.

Before joining the EPC, Johnny has already worked on many issues of concern to our members. Over the past 25 years, he led Push’s research – such as on drop-out rates and student debt – which has had direct impacts on policy.

Johnny’s thought leadership, such as his papers for a graduate levy and a national access fund (2018) and on employability (2015) for the Higher Education Policy Institute, have been influential throughout the sector. Policy issues are also a significant part of his consultancy work, along with communications. His clients have included the European Commission, HEFCE, U-Multirank, as well as many universities, recruiters and charities.

He’s a regular speaker at conferences, awards and in schools. In 2013, his novel A Human Script was published.

Josh Smith
Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University

Game Designer, BA Games Design, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Holly Steventon
Lecturer in Games Design and Academic Sessional, Canterbury Christ Church University

Lecturer in Games Design and Academic Sessional, Canterbury Christ Church University.

Lewis Warner
Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University.

Wenite
Visit Wenite’s website, here.

Wenite has contributed exceptional resources to the Toolkit. Wenite’s mission is to nurture the potential of students and professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and sectors. Wenite offer a unique platform committed to inclusivity, providing exclusive programs, diverse resources, and industry insights. Through community support, Wenite bridge gaps, unlock potential, and empower individuals to lead with innovation, contribute to global progress, and create a thriving interconnected network that shapes the future of STEM industries.