Meet the Widening Participation Team

Krisha Bainham
Head of Widening Participation

Krisha has a Master’s degree in Guidance Practice and is a widening participation specialist with over 20 years’ experience. Krisha is responsible for the direction, planning, implementation and evaluation of the University’s strategic widening participation and pre-entry social mobility programmes.

Email
k.a.bainham@derby.ac.uk
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Elizabeth Bailey
Senior Widening Participation Officer

Liz is a graduate from Aston Business School, currently completing an MSc in Strategic Leadership and Management. Over the past 4 years, Liz has worked in widening participation across a variety of fields including medical, dental and veterinary. Liz now joins the team as a Senior Officer.

Email
e.bailey@derby.ac.uk

Luke Gordon-Calvert
Senior Widening Participation Officer

Luke is a BSc (Hons) Geography graduate from the University of Derby where he worked as an Ambassador alongside his studies. He has delivered outreach at Derby for 10 years and has a MA in Career Development with UWE Bristol.

Email
l.gordon-calvert@derby.ac.uk

Matthew O'Dare
Widening Participation Assistant

Matt is a BA (Hons) History with Education graduate from the University of Derby. During his time at university, he was president of a sports club for two years and knows the Union inside out! Matt recently completed his role as a Graduate Intern with the team and now works as a WP Assistant.

Email
m.odare@derby.ac.uk

Aaron Mace
Widening Participation Facilitator

Aaron is a BA (Hons) Technical Theatre graduate from the University of Derby, where he worked as a Student Ambassador throughout his three years of study. Aaron now works as a Facilitator for the Widening Participation team, organising and leading on a variety of events.

Email
a.mace@derby.ac.uk
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Nathan Robertson
Senior Widening Participation Officer

Nathan is a BA(Hons) Popular Music with Music Technology graduate from the University of Derby, where he worked as a Vocal Coach alongside his studies. After 6 years of service in a variety of settings, Nathan now works as a Senior Widening Participation Officer.

Email
n.robertson@derby.ac.uk

Zunaid Saiyed
Widening Participation Facilitator

Zunaid is a BA (Hons) International Relations and Diplomacy graduate from the University of Derby, where he also studied abroad in the Netherlands. Zunaid also has a level 2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance from Vision West Nottinghamshire College.

Email
z.saiyed2@derby.ac.uk