Our team
The ECU team is made up of people, working on areas of policy, research, resources and communications. Find out who you need to talk to and how to contact them.
Get in touch
- For policy and research enquiries >
Gary Loke, Deputy CEO/Head of Policy and External RelationsGary Loke is the Equality Challenge Unit Deputy CEO and Head of Policy and External Relations. He oversees ECU’s policy and research work, training and learning development and delivery, and external relations.
Telephone: 020 7438 1024
Email: gary.loke@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @ECUGary
Amanda Aldercotte, Acting Research Manager Amanda manages ECU’s research team.
Telephone: 020 3870 6011
Email: amanda.aldercotte@advance-he.ac.uk
David Bass, Scotland Programme ManagerDavid manages ECU’s programme of work for Scottish colleges and HEIs, which is funded by the Scottish Funding Council.
Telephone: 01313 223 736
Email: david.bass@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @ECUDavidB
Anoushka Bonwick, Training and Learning Officer
Anoushka provides key administrative support to the training and learning team and contributes to the development of ECU’s training and learning services.
Telephone: 020 3870 6016
Email: anoushka.bonwick@advance-he.ac.uk
Anna Bradshaw, Policy Officer Anna works collaboratively with the policy team at ECU to assist the team in implementing projects and, developing guidance and information for the sector
Telephone: 020 3870 6021
Email: anna.bradshaw@advance-he.ac.uk
Ashlee Christoffersen, ResearcherAshlee is a Researcher and works on the development, analysis and delivery of ECU’s research initiatives.
Telephone: 020 3870 6006
Email: ashlee.christoffersen@advance-he.ac.uk
Tinu Cornish, Senior Training and Learning Adviser Tinu advises on the development of ECU’s training and learning resources.
Telephone: 020 7269 6548
Email: tinu.cornish@advance-he.ac.uk
Megan Dunn, Senior Policy AdviserMegan is a Senior Policy Adviser and leads on disability and age.
Telephone: 020 7438 1021
Email: megan.dunn@advance-he.ac.uk
Kevin is a Researcher and works on the development, analysis and delivery of ECU’s research initiatives.
Telephone: 020 7438 1022
Email: kevin.guyan@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @kevin_guyan
Julia Halej, Senior Policy AdviserJulia is a Senior Policy Adviser and leads on race.
Telephone: 020 3870 6005
Email: julia.halej@advance-he.ac.uk
Anne Ireson, Policy OfficerAnne provides policy support to ECU’s Scotland office.
Telephone: 01313 223735
Email: anne.ireson@advance-he.ac.uk
Sukhjit Kainth, Training and Learning AdviserSukhjit provides strategic and operational support to the development of ECU’s training and learning services.
Telephone: 020 3870 6018
Email: sukhjit.kainth@advance-he.ac.uk
Jessica Moody, Senior Policy Adviser Jessica is a Senior Policy Adviser and leads policy on social mobility, religion and belief, and sexual orientation.
Telephone: 020 3870 6013
Email: jessica.moody@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @ECUJessM
Stephanie Millar, Senior Policy AdviserStephanie is a Senior Policy Adviser and member of the ECU team working with universities and colleges in Scotland.
Telephone: 01313 223 736
Email: stephanie.millar@advance-he.ac.uk
Clare Pavitt, Training and Learning ManagerClare is responsible for developing ECU’s training and learning resources.
Telephone: 020 7269 6543
Email: clare.pavitt@advance-he.ac.uk Twitter: @ECUClareP
Ellen Pugh, Policy Programme ManagerEllen Pugh is the Programme Manager (Policy) at ECU. She has many years of experience working on equality issues especially related to gender and gender identity. Ellen works part-time on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Ellen can also be contacted for race related queries.
Telephone: 020 7438 1018
Email: ellen.pugh@advance-he.ac.uk Twitter: @ECUEllen
Kay Steven, Policy Officer Kay provides policy support to the ECU team working with universities and colleges in Scotland.
Telephone: 01313 223738
Email: kay.steven@advance-he.ac.uk
- For Athena SWAN and Equality charter enquiries >
Sarah Dickinson Hyams, Head of Equality ChartersSarah leads the strategic development of all work relating to the delivery of ECU’s equality charter schemes, comprising Athena SWAN (incorporating the gender equality charter) and its race equality charter.
Telephone: 020 7438 1013
Email: sarah.dickinsonhyams@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @Athena_SWAN
Ruth Gilligan, Athena SWAN ManagerRuth is the Athena SWAN Manager and has responsibility for Athena SWAN in the UK and Ireland.
Telephone: 020 7269 6546
Email: ruth.gilligan@advance-he.ac.uk
Claire Herbert, Race Equality Charter Manager (currently on maternity leave)Claire manages ECU’s Race Equality Charter.
Telephone: 020 7438 1016
Email: claire.herbert@advance-he.ac.uk Twitter: @ECUClaireH
James Lush, Equality Charters Development Manager James manages the development of ECU’s Equality Charters.
Telephone: 020 7269 6547
Email: james.lush@advance-he.ac.uk Twitter: @jlush2
Holly Howe, Equality Charters Operations Manager
Holly manages the operation of the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter.
Telephone: 020 3870 6023
Email: holly.howe@advance-he.ac.uk
Jessica Kitsell, Equality Charters Adviser
Jessica provides support to the operation and development of the Athena SWAN charter.
Telephone: 020 3870 6022
Email: jessica.kitsell@advance-he.ac.uk
Kelsey Paske, Equality Charters AdviserKelsey provides support to the operation and development of the Athena SWAN charter.
Telephone: 020 7438 1019
Email: kelsey.paske@advance-he.ac.uk
Annie Ruddlesden, Equality Charters Adviser Annie provides support to the operation and development of the Athena SWAN charter.
Telephone: 020 7269 6542
Email: annie.ruddlesden@advance-he.ac.uk
Stacey Brown, Equality Charters OfficerStacey provides administrative support and advice on ECU’s charters
Telephone: 020 7438 1026
Email: stacey.brown@advance-he.ac.uk
Eleanor McDavis, Equality Charters OfficerEleanor provides administrative support and advice on ECU’s charters.
Telephone: 020 3870 6014
Email: eleanor.mcdavis@advance-he.ac.uk
- For communication, engagement and media enquiries >
Michelle Edwards-Norcisse, Communications Manager
Michelle oversees activity across all of ECU’s communication channels and functions.
Telephone: 020 7269 6549
Email: michelle.edwards-norcisse@advance-he.ac.uk
Aby Williams, Member Engagement Manager Aby is responsible for overseeing ECU’s subscription service, delivering effective member recruitment, engagement and retention.
Telephone: 020 7269 6544
Email: aby.williams@advance-he.ac.uk
Andrew O’Rourke, Member Support Officer
Andrew supports the delivery of ECU’s member benefits and services.
Telephone: 020 3870 6015
Email: andrew.orourke@advance-he.ac.uk
Helen Steward, Events Manager
Helen manages all ECU events.
Telephone: 020 3870 6007
Email: helen.steward@advance-he.ac.uk
Arianna Franculacci, Resources Officer (Events)Arianna provides events support to the external relations teams and resources support to the resources team.
Telephone: 020 7438 1023
- Senior management team >
David Ruebain, Chief Executive
David is Chief Executive of Equality Challenge Unit.
Telephone: 0207 438 1012
Email: david.ruebain@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @ECUDavid_CEO
Juliet Adams, Head of ResourcesJuliet Adams is Head of Resources at Equality Challenge Unit. The role encompasses responsibility for finance, HR and facilities. Juliet is also Company Secretary to the Board of Directors.
Telephone: 020 7438 1014
Email: juliet.adams@advance-he.ac.uk
Sarah Dickinson Hyams, Head of Equality ChartersSarah is Head of Equality Charters at ECU. Sarah overseas the strategic development of Athena SWAN and ECU’s Race Equality Charter.
Telephone: 020 7438 1013
Email: sarah.dickinsonhyams@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @Athena_SWAN
Gary Loke, Deputy CEO/Head of Policy and External RelationsGary Loke is the Equality Challenge Unit Deputy CEO and Head of Policy and External Relations. He oversees ECU’s policy and research work, training and learning development and delivery, and external relations.
Telephone: 020 7438 1024
Email: gary.loke@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @ECUGary
- For resources, business development and general enquiries >Juliet Adams, Head of Resources
Juliet Adams is Head of Resources at Equality Challenge Unit. The role encompasses responsibility for finance, HR and facilities. Juliet is also Company Secretary to the Board of Directors.
Telephone: 020 7438 1014
Email: juliet.adams@advance-he.ac.uk
Jonathan Gascoigne, Performance and Planning ManagerJonathan provides strategic, policy and operational support to the chief executive and other members of the senior management team (SMT) in the development of ECU and delivery of its activities.
Telephone: 020 3870 6001
Email: jonathan.gascoigne@advance-he.ac.uk
Victoria Walter, HR and Resources ManagerTelephone: 020 3870 6002
Email: victoria.walter@advance-he.ac.uk
Joy Henry, Resources Officer (HR) and PA to David RuebainJoy provides support to the chief executive and administrative assistance to ECU staff.
Telephone: 020 7438 1010
Email: joy.henry@advance-he.ac.uk
