HEALTH AND WELLBEING STAFF PROFILE

I have a passion for learning and helping to ensure that students graduate with the best possible chance of gaining employment in their chosen field. I am the Head of the Department responsible for the Higher Education programmes in Sport, Science and Health & Social Care.

Jacquie has specialised in social exclusion and working with families. She has previously been a project worker with children, young people and their families experiencing social exclusion. Jacquie has been the Chair of a local Children’s Centre Advisory Board. Jacquie’s interests lie in contemporary discourses affecting children and families.

Asam has substantial experience of supporting young people in residential care and with adults with substance misuse issues. Asam’s specific interest is in legal aspects of social policy and how these present themselves in practice.

Tina is from a health and science research background, specialising in immunology. She has an undergraduate degree in Applied Biology and a PhD in Immunology Tina’s interest lies in anthropological studies of diabetes and autoimmunity and the effect of malaria on the evolution of the immune system.

Zoe has completed a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education at Leeds City College. She has a BA (Hons) CCLD and has experience working in a number of childcare and primary education settings, as an early year’s practitioner and teaching assistant. She is currently studying for a Master’s in Education.