Emma provides 1:1 and group coaching to help students achieve academic success, working with them to increase their motivation and reach their full potential. Through in-person and virtual delivery, Emma researches and delivers on a range of skills, including time management, organisation, prioritisation, procrastination and perfectionism, work/life/study balance, study planning, routine setting, presentation skills and communication.

Emma has worked in Higher Education since 2018, joining the Student Success Academy at Loughborough University in 2022. Prior to this she worked in various careers services supporting students in 1:1s and in groups. Emma is currently completing her MA in Coaching with the University of Huddersfield.

Heena provides careers advice and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone, with a particular focus on 1^st and 2^nd year students. She also works on projects to support students with their personal and professional development through developing innovative resources, events and interventions designed to enhance the employability of students and graduates. These include Personal Best, newsletters, Careers events and fairs, mock interviews and assessment centres.

Working with the three Engineering schools (AACME, ABCE and Wolfson) Heena organises, researches, and delivers presentations and resources to support Part A and B students with their early-stage career development.

Heena joined the Careers Network team in 2022 having previously worked at Loughborough College, bringing invaluable experience from FE and HE. She has experience of delivery in classroom and virtual learning environments, student communication, pastoral support and wellbeing. 

Gemma is responsible for supporting the Student Success Team, focusing on students from underrepresented groups, leading on the Future Black Talent and Talent Match programmes.  She liaises with employers and external organisations for events to generate and sustain meaningful work experience opportunities for students, and offers student communication services to maximise their experience and engagement whilst at Loughborough University and beyond.

Recently graduating from Nottingham Trent University Gemma joined Careers Network in 2022 bringing with her 14 years experience of working predominantly in the Criminal Justice System with young people, adults and families. She has a particular interest in Widening Participation and supporting BME students with academic studies.

Hemisha leads a small team with the aim to level the playing field for students from under represented groups and empower and enable them to secure placements and other forms of work experience. This is done through a range of programmes, including the Future Black Talent Programme, student appointments and workshops, employer and guest speaker sessions, competitions and more.

Hemisha joined Careers Network in 2012 as an Information Assistant and worked her way up to Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator having completed various ILM courses including coaching. Over the years, Hemisha has worked in many teams working with graduate employers, academic schools and students. Being an ethnic minority and a first-generation university graduate from a low income background who struggled with her own career, Hemisha has an understanding of the difficulties and barriers underrepresented people can face and is passionate to eliminate these for other students.

Samara’s role is to support the Student Success Team with the preparation and delivery of various projects. In particular, she works alongside the Academic Success Coaches to design and deliver resources, workshops and 1:1 coaching appointments, to help students achieve academic success, increase their motivation and reach their full potential.

Samara joined the Student Success Academy in 2023 as a recent Loughborough graduate and brings several years of experience in supporting higher education students in various roles. She has developed and delivered training to promote and assist in supporting student welfare. Samara has also facilitated the delivery of numerous 1:1 and group mentoring sessions to students, with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals from under-represented groups and encouraging student support for mental health and wellbeing.

Nilesh leads and manages a Projects team to deliver on key strategic projects to ensure excellent careers provision for students and graduates. Key projects include Personal Best (personal development programme), Ready Set Loughborough (pre induction programme for all incoming undergraduate students), the Early Stage Career Development programme (career provision for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students), graduate outcomes and the careers events programme including the Universities marquee careers fairs.

Nilesh joined Careers Network in 2017 as an experienced Careers Consultant having support clients in higher education and in the professional sector. As a Careers Consultant he has worked with multiple academic schools including the Business School and leading on careers support for international students. Nilesh has held multiple roles at Loughborough University including Careers Consultant Team Leader and Personal Best Manager. With a wealth of knowledge in leading and managing to achieve strategic objectives, he moved into the role of Careers Projects Manager in May 2021 forming part of the Careers Network Management team with a keen interest in Careers Network Services, resources, data analysis and professional development.

Rebecca’s role is to provide support for a portfolio of key skills development programmes designed to significantly contribute to Access and Participation targets, student experiences and positive graduate outcomes.  She provides careers advice and interview coaching appointments and works on projects to support students with their personal and professional development, through developing innovative resources, events and interventions designed to enhance the employability of students and graduates.  She delivers and supports on a range of projects across the Student Success Academy and the wider Careers Network.

Rebecca joined the Careers Network team in 2022 having previously worked with both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Business and Economics as a programme administrator, as well as having worked as an experienced timetabling officer and a programme manager in the School of Science.  Rebecca brings over 17 years of invaluable HE experience to Careers Network.  She has experience of offering careers advice and guidance, presenting, organising events, student communication, pastoral support and wellbeing.  Her passion is ensuring students have the necessary life skills to succeed and helping them to reach their full potential. 

Lynn provides 1:1 and group coaching to help students achieve academic success, working with them to increase motivation and reach their full potential. Through in-person and virtual delivery, Lynn supports students with a range of skills, including self-awareness and reflection, identity, confidence, goal-setting, organisational skills, motivation, productivity, work/life/study balance, and reducing overwhelm.

Lynn joined the Student Success Academy in January 2024 and brings years of experience working in both corporate and educational settings. In 2017, Lynn started her own coaching business, focusing on helping clients who feel stuck simplify their lives and reduce overwhelm. She identifies goals and barriers, supports motivation and behaviour change, and empowers clients to achieve their goals.

Lynn is a qualified coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She is passionate about supporting students through coaching to fulfil their potential and feel happier within their academic life and beyond.

Birgit’s role is to lead the Projects Team’s activity and to provide specialist coordination for a portfolio of projects and key skills programmes designed to significantly contribute to enhanced student experiences and positive graduate outcomes. With a focus on early-stage career development, she works with stakeholders across the University to deliver a programme of support for students in Part A and B. Personal Best is the University’s core skills programme for all Part A students and having been part of the project from its infancy, developing frameworks, resources and a bespoke app, she is responsible for the embedding and delivery of Personal Best in schools.

Birgit joined Careers Network in 2013 from the University of Leicester where she was responsible for student volunteering, including setting up an employability award for student volunteers. With an MA in Design and Innovation, experience from design consultancies and from running her own business, Birgit has contributed to, and managed, several large multi-faceted projects and initiatives to support students’ skills development at Loughborough University. She has a strong interest in reflection and with creative and project management skills, enjoys working in partnership with colleagues across the University to promote and embed reflection and skills and career development.

Hinesh provides careers advice and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone, with a particular focus on 1^st and 2^nd year students. He also works on projects to support students with their personal and professional development through developing innovative resources, events and interventions designed to enhance the employability of students and graduates. These include Personal Best, newsletters, careers events and fairs and mock interviews and assessment centres.

Working with the School of Science, and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hinesh organises, researches, and delivers presentations and resources to support Part A and B students with their early-stage career development.

Hinesh joined the Careers Network in 2022 having previously worked within the Careers team at another Higher Education institution, bringing experience working within employability. Having worked across various academic disciplines, he has experience of developing and delivering employability content to students and recent graduates, providing 1-1 and group support, and pastoral and student wellbeing support.

Andy’s role is to provide specialist coordination for a portfolio of key skills development programmes designed to significantly contribute to Access and Participation targets, student experiences and positive graduate outcomes. This is delivered with the support of the Student Success Project Officers, colleagues in Careers Network and working with other stakeholders across the university such as the School and College Liaison Team and the Students’ Union.

Andy joined Careers Network in November 2021 as Student Success Coordinator. Prior to this, he has worked at all levels of education including secondary, supporting progression with English, further education, with progression towards positive destinations and at the Students’ Union of a leading university working with academic-based student societies. In this previous role he created and managed multiple projects enhancing the student experience and streamlining processes for student committees, particularly around training. He also led significant elements of large events such as the Welcome Fair and was responsible for bidding for, winning and delivering a national event celebrating student societies. 

Afra’s role is to work alongside the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator in running, assisting and promoting a variety of diversity and inclusion programmes, events and workshops such as the Future Black Talent and Talent Match. She will be offering support to current students and graduates who are looking for advice and guidance in their search for placement and work opportunities.

Afra joined the Careers Network in 2022 with a background working with small social enterprises. She is experienced in managing projects aimed to broaden opportunities for marginalised young people including BAME and disabled individuals as well as working in social media marketing to promote mental health support for university students. This reflects her passion for equality and accessibility in the education system. 

Emily's role is to lead the Get Ahead Together peer mentoring programme helping new students settle into life at Loughborough, along with developing activities to support improving student knowledge of money management. She also delivers and supports a range of projects across the Student Success Academy and the wider Careers Network. 

Emily joined the Student Success Academy in 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a teacher in Primary Education for 7 years and worked as part of the leadership team leading the development of the curriculum and mentoring early career and trainee teachers. Whilst studying at University, Emily worked as part of the Outreach and Education Liaison team and supported a large number of events for prospective students and local schools and colleges.

Bethan’s role is to assist the Careers Projects team, adapting and evolving Personal Best content and working on other projects for ‘Early Years’ cohorts. She leads on the ‘Early Years’ newsletter and Personal Best engagement data while also delivering Careers Advice appointments.

Bethan joined in the summer of 2022, having recently graduated from Loughborough University. She received her BA and MA in English and Creative Writing, after studying here for 4 years. Her extensive student experience, including her substantial involvement LU Arts and LSU Societies, aids in tailoring projects towards the student lens.

Natasha provides 1:1 and group coaching to help students achieve academic success, working with them to increase their motivation and reach their full potential. Through in-person and virtual delivery, Natasha researches and delivers on a range of skills including: wellbeing, confidence, resilience, motivation, self-awareness and reflection, identity and belonging, procrastination and perfectionism.

Natasha has worked in universities in various roles since 2018 and joined the Academic Success Coaches in January 2024. She has dedicated her time in Higher Education to supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their goals. As a first-generation university graduate and the grandchild of refugees, Natasha has lived experience of overcoming barriers in the pursuit of higher education. She is passionate about equipping other students with the tools needed to maximise their potential in the face of similar challenges.

Tanisha’s role is to support the Student Success Team with the preparation and delivery of various projects.

In particular, she works alongside the Academic Success Coaches to design and deliver resources, workshops and 1:1 coaching appointments to help students achieve academic success, increase their motivation and reach their full potential.

Tanisha joined the Student Success Academy in 2023 as a recent Loughborough graduate and brings several years of experience in supporting higher education students in various roles. She has facilitated mental wellbeing meetings for students during her post-graduate studies, encouraging student support for mental health, and has also been a trainee counsellor during her PG Diploma. She is passionate about helping students equip themselves to tackle their academics without compromising other aspects of their lives. She seeks to help gain balance between one's professional and personal life, making the university experience enriching.

Chloe provides careers advice and interview coaching appointments in person and via Teams and telephone, with a particular focus on 1st and 2nd year students. She also works on projects to support students with their personal and professional development through developing innovative resources, events and interventions designed to enhance the employability of students and graduates. These include Personal Best, newsletters, careers events and fairs and mock interviews and assessment centres.

Working with the schools of ABCE and SDCA, she organises, researches, and delivers presentations and resources to support Part A and B students with their early-stage career development.

Chloe joined the Careers Network team in 2024. Prior to this, she worked as a teacher in primary education for 7 years with responsibilities in student wellbeing and extra-curricular enrichment and led on various projects to enhance student wellbeing. Chloe brings skills and experience of delivery in the classroom and of working with students in smaller groups, and has a strong passion for supporting students, helping them to achieve their potential.