Our team
The 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, Director of Knowledge, Insights, Innovation and Delivery
Telephone: 020 7438 1024
Email: gary.loke@advance-he.ac.uk
Amanda Aldercotte, Head of Knowledge and Research
Telephone: 020 3870 6011
Email: amanda.aldercotte@advance-he.ac.uk
David Bass, Associate Director for Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Telephone: 01313 223 736
Email: david.bass@advance-he.ac.uk
Kevin works on the development, analysis and delivery research initiatives.
Telephone: 020 7438 1022
Email: kevin.guyan@advance-he.ac.uk
Twitter: @kevin_guyan
Anne Ireson, Programme Adviser Scotland
Anne provides policy support to the Scotland office.
Telephone: 01313 223735
Email: anne.ireson@advance-he.ac.uk
Sukhjit Kainth, Training and Learning Adviser
Sukhjit provides strategic and operational support to the development of training and learning services.
Telephone: 020 3870 6018
Email: sukhjit.kainth@advance-he.ac.uk
Jessica Moody, Senior Policy Adviser
Jessica leads on social mobility, religion and belief, and sexual orientation.
Telephone: 020 3870 6013
Email: jessica.moody@advance-he.ac.uk
Stephanie Millar, Programme Adviser Scotland
Stephanie works with universities and colleges in Scotland.
Telephone: 01313 223 736
Email: stephanie.millar@advance-he.ac.uk
Clare Pavitt, Training and Learning Manager
Clare is responsible for developing training and learning resources.
Telephone: 020 7269 6543
Email: clare.pavitt@advance-he.ac.uk
Ellen Pugh 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 and disability related queries.
Telephone: 020 7438 1018
Email: ellen.pugh@advance-he.ac.uk
Kay Steven, Programme Adviser Scotland
Kay provides policy support to the 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 >
Ruth Gilligan, Associate Director – Equality Charters
Telephone: 020 7269 6546
Email: ruth.gilligan@advance-he.ac.uk
James Lush, Athena SWAN Manager
James has responsibility for Athena SWAN in the UK and Ireland.
Telephone: 020 7269 6547
Email: james.lush@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
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 Officer
Stacey provides administrative support and advice on our charters
Telephone: 020 7438 1026
- For communication, engagement and media enquiries >
- For resources, business development and general enquiries >
Juliet Adams, Head of Resources
Juliet’s 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
Joy Henry, Office Coordinator (London)
Joy provides support and administrative assistance to staff.
Telephone: 020 7438 1010
Email: joy.henry@advance-he.ac.uk