Committee and sponsors

DIN is led by a volunteer committee of Loughborough staff who give their time to support the network and help it grow. The committee meets regularly and acts as a link between the wider membership and the University, helping to shape the network’s priorities, activities, and direction.

Committee

Iuliana Hartescu

Iuliana Hartescu

Chair

  • Provides strategic direction for the network
  • Leads meetings and represents the network externally
  • Ensures governance and accountability

Emma Nadin

Emma Nadin

Pronouns: She/her

Members Lead

  • Welcomes and supports new members
  • Advocacy and community engagement
  • Drives members meetings and tracks feedback

Jackie Hatfield

Jackie Hatfield

Strategic Lead

  • Set the strategic vision and priorities
  • Advocate for disability inclusion and equitable practices
  • Guide and support activities and partnerships

Amanda Silverwood

Amanda Silverwood

Strategic Lead

  • Set the strategic vision and priorities
  • Advocate for disability inclusion and equitable practices
  • Guide and support activities and partnerships

Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis

Strategic Lead

  • Set the strategic vision and priorities
  • Advocate for disability inclusion and equitable practices
  • Guide and support activities and partnerships

Hannah Iley

Hannah Iley

Communication Lead

  • Manages intranet pages, newsletters, Teams channels
  • Creates disability awareness campaigns
  • Ensures all communications are accessible

Louise Lee

Digital Lead

  • Ensures digital accessibility of all documents, slides and emails
  • Supports website and intranet updates

Jan Short

Professional Services Lead

  • Represents the interests of Professional Services staff
  • Promotes disability inclusion of Professional Services
  • Supports engagement in Network activities

Elizabeth Mavroudi

Academic Lead

  • Represents the interests and experiences of academic staff
  • Promotes inclusive practices within teaching research
  • Supports engagement in Network activities

Nadine Skinner

Visibility and Education Lead

  • Raises awareness of disability inclusion
  • Develop educational resources and awareness
  • Promote understanding of related issues and best practice

Ash Sharp

Operations and Development Lead

  • Supports the development of Network initiatives
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement
  • coordinates activities and monitors progress of objectives

Debbie Eagle

London Campus Lead

  • Represents staff and students at London campus
  • Promotes disability inclusion with campus community
  • Supports local engagement events and Network activities

Committee vacancies

Vacancy

Events Lead

  • Plans workshops, events and listening sessions
  • Coordinates guest speakers and logistics
  • Ensures inclusive event design

Executive sponsors

Emily Keightley

Emily Keightley

Executive Sponsor

Want to join the committee?

If you are interested in getting more involved with DIN and helping shape the network’s future, we would love to hear from you. No formal experience is needed, just an interest in supporting your colleagues, contributing ideas, and helping the network continue to develop. DIN is led by a volunteer committee of Loughborough staff who give their time to make the network run. The committee meets regularly and represents the views of our wider membership to the University.