Being semi-retired and having recently returned to academia as a PhD Researcher, I can fully appreciate the culture shock student life can bring, and how isolating independent study can feel. My extensive industrial knowledge in various communication functions, coupled with my more recent academic achievements, puts me in an ideal position to assist in bridging the gap between students and faculty as I believe I am fully capable of understanding and addressing different perspectives and issues that may arise.
I want to support the building of a supportive student community and help ensure every student; from those who are transitioning from school/college to those who have a wealth of work experience or are on the extra mature later of life, have and make the very best of the university/student experience.