HEMHIT outputs: developing compassionate and data-driven wellbeing services

Kirstie Brookes

Student Engagement and Experience Manager, University of Staffordshire

As Student Engagement and Experience Manager at University of Staffordshire, Kirstie oversees the “front door” to Student Services, including attendance, engagement, service support administration, disability & inclusion, international support, scholarships & bursaries, and mental health & wellbeing. Previously, Kirstie has shaped frontline service delivery and championed digital‑first, multi‑channel student engagement. Her career spans senior roles in student engagement & experience, timetabling, data performance, planning and student success across FE, HE and UTC settings.

: https://taso.org.uk/libraryitem/report-improving-student-wellbeing-using-analytics/?utm_source=The+C
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Vanessa Dodd

Head of Education Research & Evaluation, University of Staffordshire

Vanessa is Head of Education Research & Evaluation at University Staffordshire and has held a range of roles across UK higher education, developing a strong focus on research and evaluation to support widening participation and enhance the student experience. She has delivered or supported independent evaluations for organisations including the Department for Education, Teach First, the Gatsby Foundation and several local authorities. She has a particular interest in survey design and has developed, adapted and validated instruments to support robust programme evaluation and insight.

At the University of Staffordshire, Vanessa works to strengthen the use of evidence in decision-making to support an excellent student experience. 

: https://taso.org.uk/libraryitem/report-improving-student-wellbeing-using-analytics/?utm_source=The+C
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Géraldine Dufour

Consultant

Géraldine Dufour is a leading expert in matters related to university wellbeing, counselling and mental health with over 20 years of HE experience. She is Chair of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Student and Alumni Services Committee, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex.

Géraldine was formerly Head of Counselling at the University of Cambridge, chair of national committees and a founding member of research groups in student mental health and wellbeing. She is a member of AMOSSHE and offers specialist consultancy, supervision and training to HEIs.

: https://www.geraldinedufour.com/
: geraldine-dufour-at-therapeutic-consultations

Keith Houghton

Head of Student Support and Wellbeing, The University of Law

Keith is an AMOSSHE Executive Member and Director of Student Support and Wellbeing at The University of Law. 

: https://www.amosshe.org.uk/about/our-team.html

Christina Matthews

Executive Director of Student Life, University of Staffordshire

Christina Matthews is Executive Director of Student Life at University of Staffordshire, with strategic responsibility for student success, wellbeing, and the transformation of student support and professional services. She has led the development of integrated, data-informed service models that align analytics, early intervention, and relationship-based practice to improve retention, completion, and graduate outcomes.

Working in partnership with TASO and other sector bodies, Christina has contributed to national research examining the effectiveness of wellbeing interventions and the role of analytics in identifying and supporting students. This work has highlighted both the potential and limitations of predictive approaches, reinforcing the importance of embedding data within holistic, student-centred support frameworks.

Christina’s current work focuses on delivering an institution-wide, outcomes-driven model of student support, integrating wellbeing, engagement, and employability to ensure students are supported not only to succeed during their studies, but to transition effectively into graduate employment.

: https://taso.org.uk/libraryitem/report-improving-student-wellbeing-using-analytics/?utm_source=The+C
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Pete Quinn

Consultant, Pete Quinn Consulting

Pete Quinn has worked with and for the Universities of Oxford and York where he was Head of Disability, Deputy Head of EDI and Director of Student Support. Since 2016 he has worked as a consultant with leading organisations throughout the UK and the Asia Pacific Region mainly on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion projects often with a focus on neurodiversity, well-being and confidence. As well as working with many UK universities, including Bristol, Leeds, Middlesex, Greenwich, York St John, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Pete has collaborated on projects with many non HE related organisations both in the UK and internationally. 

: http://www.petequinnconsulting.co.uk
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Sarah Richardson

Head of Student Services, University of Derby

Sarah is an AMOSSHE Executive Member and Head of Student Services at the University of Derby.

Richard Sykes

Partner, Mills & Reeve LLP

: https://www.mills-reeve.com/people/richard-sykes

Chris Warrington

AMOSSHE Vice Chair (Professional Development), Director of Student Experience and Support, University of Leeds

Chris is Vice Chair (Professional Development) at AMOSSHE and Director of Student Experience and Support at the University of Leeds.

: https://www.amosshe.org.uk/about/our-team.html