The event is led by AMOSSHE Executive Members Aleata Alstad-Calkins (University of Roehampton) and Emma Bales (University of Cumbria).
Confirmed speakers at the event include:
Dr Aleata Alstad-Calkins
Emma Bales
Tessa Harrison
The event is led by AMOSSHE Executive Members Aleata Alstad-Calkins (University of Roehampton) and Emma Bales (University of Cumbria).
Confirmed speakers at the event include:
Tessa Harrison is a leadership and career transition coach with over 30 years’ experience in higher education. She has held senior leadership roles within universities including Executive Director of Students & Education at King’s College London; Registrar at the University of Southampton; Registrar & Clerk to the Board at UWE, Bristol. Earlier roles were at Lancaster University and Anglia Ruskin University. She is a former Chair of the Association of University Administrators (now AHEP) and member of AHUA. She spent six years as an executive search partner and consultant with GatenbySanderson, working closely with institutions across the UK on senior and professional services appointments.
Tessa now runs her own leadership coaching business working with higher education leaders navigating role complexity, organisational change and career transitions. Her coaching combines deep sector knowledge with practical insight into how recruitment decisions are made, supporting clients to articulate the full value of their experience, strengthen professional confidence and make informed, values‑aligned career choices.
Fiona Lennoxsmith is Head of Leadership, Governance and Management at Advance HE, where she leads a team of senior consultants to design and facilitate innovative leadership and governance interventions, programmes and thought leadership for the higher education sector.
Prior to joining Advance HE, Fiona spent over 20 years at London Business School, 10 years as a Director, where she developed her passion for designing and delivering programmes, leading teams, coaching and supporting the development of students and staff.
Fiona leads programmes across the international higher education sector. Her recent work includes co-authorship of Advance HE’s Framework for Leading in Higher Education, a multi-year project in consultation with the global higher education sector. Fiona provides oversight to Advance HE’s Top Management Programme and contributes across Advance HE’s portfolio.
A lifelong learner, Fiona holds an MA in Consulting and Leading in Organisations: systems and psychodynamic approaches. She is a certified Executive Coach. She is currently reading for a DBA in Higher Education Leadership and Management.
