AMOSSHE elects new Executive Committee members for 2025 to 2027

Sarah Sweeney is Head of Student Support and Wellbeing at Lancaster University. Sarah takes the role of Chair for 2025 to 2027. Here’s Sarah’s nomination statement.

As Chair, I will focus on:

• Bringing our new 2025 strategy to life, making sure AMOSSHE's voice is heard and valued nationally and internationally.
• Creating a welcoming community where everyone's contribution matters and new ideas can flourish.
• Showing the real difference AMOSSHE makes through stories and evidence that resonate with current and future members.
• Supporting you through the challenges we're all facing - funding pressures, regulatory changes, increasing demand on student support services.
• Offering professional development for everyone, whatever your role or institution.
• Making our new online platform and communications truly work for you.
• Embracing digital solutions that improve life for both students and staff.

I believe in bringing people together around shared goals, and I would love the opportunity to work alongside you all as we take AMOSSHE forward. With your support, we can build on our strengths and create an even more connected, influential and supportive network.

Chris Warrington is Director of Student Experience & Support at The University of Leeds. Chris takes the role of Vice Chair (Professional Development) for 2025 to 2027. Here's Chris' statement. 

My priorities for the Vice Chair (Professional Development) role are to:

• Support our membership, to engage with CPD to enhance their professional practice and remain up to date and informed on the challenges and issues facing higher education; especially in the context of the financial challenges facing the sector.
• Co-create with the membership and with key sector stakeholders an engaging, innovative and accessible CPD programme, which meets the needs of our membership.
• Ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our approach to CPD and are evident in our CPD programme.
• Ensure that our CPD programme aligns with our new AMOSSHE strategy.

My commitment to the AMOSSHE community drives my dedication to serving as Vice Chair (Professional Development). I have over 20 years’ experience of higher education, in several roles, and this experience and focus on the student experience will be channelled into the role. My approach is collaborative, with partnership working and the student voice at the core of my practice. It would be a privilege to take on the role of Vice Chair (Professional Development) to enhance the continued impact that the AMOSSHE community has on our universities and students.

Aleata Alstad-Calkins is Director of Student Support & Success at the University of Roehampton. Aleata takes the role of Executive Member for 2025 to 2027. Here's Aleata's nomination statement.

My priority as an Executive Member remains clear: to empower our members to amplify their voices, particularly those less familiar with the incredible opportunities AMOSSHE offers. I am committed to deepening engagement within our community, fostering collaboration, and supporting one another through these challenging times. If re-elected, I am excited to continue shaping the support we provide to students through innovation, partnerships, and a shared commitment to excellence. I would be honoured to have your vote.

Sally Lambah is Head of Student Support and Wellbeing at Wrexham University. Sally takes the role of Executive Member for 2025 to 2027. Here's Sally's nomination statement.

As an Executive Member my priorities are:

• Further contribution to the continuing professional development events. I have organised the Winter Conference over the last two years and would now like the opportunity to be part of the planning team for the National Conference 2026.
• Continuing work on the Professional Recognition and Career Development group at AMOSSHE.
• Continue work in the AMOSSHE Benchmarking group.
• To represent AMOSSHE at the Mental Wellbeing in Higher Education Group and on any further external groups and organisations requested.
• Raise the profile of AMOSSHE, representing were required, and develop my role as a key influencer of best practice in Student Services.

I am excited about the prospect of continuing my role as an AMOSSHE Executive Member, so I can continue to shape and influence the support we provide to our students in the sector. I will ensure I will bring energy, commitment and knowledge.

Sarah Richardson is Head of Student Services at the University of Derby. Sarah takes the role of Executive Member for 2025 to 2027. Here's Sarah's nomination statement.

I am passionate about the work that we, as Student Services professionals and AMOSSHE, carry out and firmly believe that what we do makes a positive and often lifelong impact on our students. I am committed to supporting my teams, AMOSSHE and the wider sector to continue to deliver support and practice that is student focused and of outstanding quality, delivering impact and sustained change for our students. To help achieve this my priorities as an AMOSSHE Executive would be:

• Responding to and shaping services in light of increasing regulatory pressure.
• Embedding inclusion and accessibility to remove barriers for students.
• Exploiting and embedding technology to empower students and enhance the student experience.
• Supporting members and Student Services teams to highlight at a sector and national level the expertise of our members and services and the huge positive impact our work has on shaping positive student outcomes.

Paul Rossi is Head of Student Advice & Safeguarding Support at the University of the Arts London. Paul takes the role of Executive Member for 2025 to 2027. Here's Paul's nomination statement.

Recently, I am proud to have been able to assist in delivering AMOSSHE’s current work and in helping form the organisation’s strategy for the future. I have brought to the Executive my interest in institutional and international collaboration, future ways of working, staff training and development, alongside a passion for access to our services for both under-represented groups and international students.

This has resulted in my Executive work on, amongst other things:

• The next iteration of the Universities UK / GuildHE Accommodation Code of Practice.
• Delivering sessions at NASPA and EucA events outside the UK.
• Being involved in the planning and delivery of AMOSSHE training sessions on international students, sexual violence and harassment, and the upcoming session on delivering services in the current financial environment.

With your support, I am committed to doing the same, and more, in the years to come.

Sammy Li is Assistant Director of Student Affairs (Postgraduate and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) at the University of Birmingham. Sammy takes the role of Executive Member for 2025/26 academic year. Here's Sammy's nomination statement.

As an Executive Member, here are my selected achievements and priorities:

• Co-chairing the 2024 National Conference and ongoing professional development events to support members’ growth.
• Leading the development and implementation of the new AMOSSHE strategy for 2025 to 2030, ensuring clarity of organisational vision.
• Channelling members’ responses to influence key issues such as the Office for Students E6 requirements.
• Overseeing the development of the new AMOSSHE website and member engagement campaigns, including Faces of AMOSSHE and efforts to broaden member participation.
• Representing AMOSSHE at the Living Black at University Commission, the Higher Diversity Coalition, and other sectoral forums in the UK and with EU universities.
• Leveraging extensive networks to bring diverse speakers from the UK, Europe, and Asia to AMOSSHE events.
• Developing the new AMOSSHE EDI policy and inclusive events guidance to ensure best practices as a membership organisation.