Claire has a Postgraduate Certificate in Developing Professional Practice in HE and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is currently studying for a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus towards the leadership of new academics coming from industry and has mentored new career academics into teaching roles at ALT. During her 21 years as a professional stage manager Claire has worked all over the UK on a wide variety of productions. As a venue manager Claire has hosted artists and events from all over the world; programmed, curated and managed festivals and developed community engagement. In her spare time Claire likes to get creative with her sewing machine. She also has a passion for fine food, lovely wine and is a keen maker of bread!