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 Hutton-Brownhall
Senior Widening Participation Officer

Liz is an Aston Business School graduate, now completing an MSc in Leadership and Management at the University of Buckingham. Previously working in widening participation across a variety of fields, including medical, dental and veterinary, Liz joins the team as a Senior Officer.

Email
L.Hutton-Brownhall@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

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