DIGNITY CONTACT PROFILES
CLAIRE ALGAR
Claire is the Equality & Diversity Coordinator, based
in HR, University House.
Claire has worked at the University of Warwick
since September 2010 where she started in the
Department of Chemistry, Undergraduate Office.
Claire started in her new position as Equality &
Diversity Coordinator in June 2014, as well as being
a Dignity Contact Claire also sits on the Equality &
Diversity Committee, E&D Network and has
responsibility for all Staff Network Groups.
RACHAEL BARNES
My name is Rachael Barnes and I work as Head of
Finance, Projects within the Finance Office. I have
worked in the University since January 2005 and in
that time have undertaken roles within financial
management, school administration and most
recently project management. I have two school
aged children and am fortunate to be able to work
part-time, daily between 9.30am and 3.00pm. I
place great value on being able to work in an
organisation which values respect in the work and
study place and I am committed to Equality and
Diversity in the workplace.
ANT BREWERTON
Hi – I'm Ant. I'm Head of Academic Services in the
Library which means I'm responsible for a lot of the
outward-facing services we offer – the Academic
Support Librarians, the Learning Grids, Teaching
Grid, Wolfson Research Exchange and the
Postgraduate Hub. I have worked here for seven
years and the thing I love most about Warwick is
the opportunity to work with so many really lovely
and talented people.
PIPPA COLLINS
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Pippa Collins is an Accommodation Services
Manager for Warwick Accommodation. She has
been working at the University since 1997 and
manages a team who look after the student
residences. She has been a Dignity Contact since
the team was initially put together in 2007 and is
happy to be contacted should anyone need help
with any issues
ANN DIXON
Ann Dixon is an Associate Professor in the
Chemistry Department and has been at Warwick
since 2005. She is originally from the USA (Kansas
City), and she is a working mum. In her
Department she teaches (both UG and PG courses),
manages her research group, and is currently an
Admissions Tutor.
VANESSA GOODSHIP
Dr Vannessa Goodship is a Principal Research
Fellow at WMG and is a member of the WMG
welfare and communications group with a special
interest in researcher issues. She spent 14 years in
industry before coming to academia in 1997. She
undertakes a range of confidential mentoring and
developmental activities both internally and
externally. She is both partially deaf and very fond
of informal chats over coffee.
STEPHEN HUGHES
I’ve worked at the University since May 2013. Prior
to that, I worked and lived in London for around ten
years. The last time I worked in higher education
was when I was a Students Union sabbatical officer
in York from 1995-6. I’m married with a 2 year old
daughter and live locally.
YASMIN KOSAR
MARTIN MIK
Martin joined the University in August 2010,
working initially within the Graduate School and
Student Records sections of the Academic Office. In
June 2012, Martin joined the Teaching Quality team
initially to assist with the preparations for the QAA
Institutional Review in 2013. Martin’s current role
within the team focuses on supporting the Faculty
of Social Sciences and various student experiencefocused University-wide projects.
Anthea Pablow
Anthea Pablow is a university counsellor and CBT
therapist for both students and staff. She has
worked within the counselling team at the UCS
(University Counselling Service) at Warwick for over
10 years. Besides face to face counselling, Anthea
runs workshops and groups on Mindfulness. Anthea
is a registered and accredited member of the British
Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and
has over 20 years of experience in the field.
FAL PATEL
I work in the School of Life Sciences and provide a
broad range of in-house HR support to include
recruitment and appointment of staff, probation,
annual review, performance, promotion and
employee relation cases (all working closely with
the central University HR department).
CAROLINE PECK
Caroline Peck is the Deputy Programmes Officer
(Master Group) in WBS. Caroline has operational
responsibility the Distance Learning MBA. She has
worked at the University for 28 years, in a variety of
posts. Caroline is married with two sons both
studying at University. Whilst her children were at
school Caroline worked part-time and during this
time completed her undergraduate part-time
degree here at Warwick.
ANNA PRESTON
Anna has worked at Warwick for over 10 years
involving a considerable amount of one to one work
with students as a careers consultant. With
training in information, advice and guidance as well
as coaching, counselling and mental health first aid
she is well placed to listen to staff with concerns.
STEVE ROBINSON
Ros Roke
Ros Roke is Operations Director for IGGY, the
University of Warwick’s social and educational
network for the brightest young people from
around the world.
Ros has worked at the University for over 12 years
and has held various roles, including that of Senior
Assistant Registrar in the Institutional Governance
Team, Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, and
a seconded role as Partnership Development Officer
for Coventry City Council.
Ros is a member of the Equality and Diversity
Committee and has experience of acting as
Investigating Officer for staff and student cases
under the University’s previous Dignity at Work and
Study Policy.
She is a working mum with experience of return to
work and balancing a busy work and home life.
GERARD SHARPLING
Gerard is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Applied
Linguistics with a particular interest in equality and
diversity issues. He has been a Pulse co-ordinator
and is a member of the Disability Interest Group. He
has also served as an Equality and Diversity Officer
for the Warwick branch of the University and
Colleges Union (UCU).
CLIVE SINGLETON
I am a General Manager in Warwick Conference
Park & Events (CP&E). Looking after the
Conferences located on main campus, the internal
catering provision known as Warwick food and
drink and main kitchens. I have worked at Warwick
for over ten years.
STEPHANIE SMART
Stephanie Smart joined Warwick Medical School in
July 2010, bringing with her a lifelong interest in
Equality and Diversity matters. Stephanie joined the
Equality & Diversity committee not long after she
joined the University and continues to serve on that
committee. Stephanie was also part of the Medical
School Athena Swan committee which successfully
achieved the Silver award in September 2013.
Becoming a Dignity Contact, she believes that she
can share her knowledge and help support people
through difficult times.
JAMES SMITH
I am currently an Assistant Registrar in the Finance
Office. I started working at the University of
Warwick in Research Support Services (now
Research & Impact Services) in 2008, formerly being
a student in Physics.
I’m an active member of the University community.
As well as being a Dignity Contact I have been a
member of the Residential Life Team since 2004,
supporting student residents, and a Parish
Councillor for the University Ward since 2012,
representing the views of constituents.
SANDY SPARKS
JULIE TAYLOR
I work for Campus and Commercial Services Group
and have worked at the University since 2000. My
role is to manage the day to day Conference and
Internal business on main campus - ensuring the
smooth running of the operation and consistent
customer satisfaction. Never are two days the
same in my role – but that is the challenge of what I
do – and I love it! My role as a Dignity Contact is
very important to me and I have been a contact
since 2007.
DARREN WALLIS
As CLL’s Director, Darren Wallis has overall
responsibility for its strategic direction, long-term
development and achievement of its mission.
Much of the Centre’s activity is delivered through
partnership or collaboration and the Director acts
as a champion and advocate for the Centre’s work
both within the University and externally. Darren
has ultimate responsibility for the quality and
sustainability of the Centre’s activities, though
some of the specific duties are delegated to other
senior members of the Centre.
Darren has undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees in political science from the London
School of Economics and Political Science and
spent the first part of his career as a lecturer
before moving into higher education leadership
and management roles, initially at departmental
level before taking on faculty and institutional
responsibilities. At Warwick Darren has held
leadership roles in a number of different settings,
including teaching quality, recruitment and
admissions, widening participation, within Warwick
Business School and in corporate governance.
Jane Wilson
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Jane Wilson is an Accommodation Services Campus
Manager for Warwick Accommodation. She has
been working at the University since 1992 and
manages the on campus student residences with a
team of 300 staff. She has been a Dignity Contact
since 2007. Jane works Tuesday to Friday. She is
happy to help and support anyone.