International Office Staff Profiles

Tosin Adebisi
Senior International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 677422 Ext 6520 /
Regional responsibilities: Africa and the Middle East
Tosin has responsibility for the international recruitment strategy in Africa and the Middle East. Working collaboratively across the University, Tosin will also lead on reviewing the University’s portfolio to attract the best partners, students and researchers to the University.
He is a graduate of Robert Gordon University and Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and is currently studying for the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing. His research interests include Organisational Psychology and Consumer Behaviour.
Tosin joined the University in 2013 from University of Portsmouth where he worked for four years on key markets in Africa and West Asia.
Elizabeth Akerblom
Executive Officer, (Visiting and Exchange students)
Email:
Tel: 01273 877026 Ext 7026 /
Regional responsibilities: Worldwide
Liz has worked at the University of Sussex since 1986. During this time she has worked in postgraduate admissions and the International and Study Abroad Office (ISAO). In the ISAO she deals with all aspects of the admission of visiting and exchange (V&E) students, such as housing, financial issues and general queries, the V&E Exam Board, issuing transcripts, liaising with partner institutions about arrival and the welcome programme.
Amanda Barton
Senior International & European Officer
Email:
Tel: +44(0)1273 678769 /
Regional responsibility: Europe
Amanda is responsible for student recruitment and partnership development in Europe focusing mainly on Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Norway, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey. She also leads on strategy for the development of international scholarships at Sussex.
Prior to Sussex Amanda worked 4 years at The School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS), University of London, leading on student recruitment in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Pakistan and East Africa. Previously she was 10 years at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) in a variety of roles including student recruitment in USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Kenya, jointly ran the Study Abroad Programme for incoming American students, as well as leading on Widening Participation with local colleges. Before working in higher education Amanda was at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Save the Children. She has lived and worked extensively abroad including Cuba where she studied Spanish at the Universidad de la Habana. She has a first degree from University of London and her academic interests are the socio-economic and political development of Latin America.
David Brimage
Executive Officer (European Programmes)
Email:
Tel: 01273 877040 /
Responsibilities:
David is the main contact for the Erasmus programme for outgoing students and staff at the University. He is responsible for maintaining current links and establishing new ones with partner universities as well as allocating Erasmus grants to outgoing students.
Previously, David has worked in both the FE and HE sectors, supporting international students and as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher.
Lucy Cahalin
Study Abroad Advisor
Email:
Tel: 01273 678002 Ext 8002 /
Regional responsibilities: Europe and Asia
Lucy works with the Executive Officers for Europe, Asia, Australia and the US. Her main responsibilities are promoting study abroad opportunities to current Sussex students and overseeing the application process throughout the year. Lucy also provides support for the students when they are abroad.
Christine Feest
Study Abroad assistant
Email:
Tel: 01273 872951 Ext: 2951 /
Regional responsibilities: Study Abroad / Global
Christine assists in the Study Abroad office with student support and ensuring that reports are returned from those students on the Erasmus programme.
Christine joined the International and Study Abroad office in 2009.
Katie Floyd
Senior International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 678466 Ext 8466 /
Responsibilities: East and Southeast Asia
Katie leads on the International Marketing and Recruitment strategy in East and Southeast Asia. Whilst overseeing the region as a whole, she has specific country responsibilities in China, Vietnam and Singapore and manages the China Project Manager based in Beijing. Katie also leads on the Customer Relationship Management strategies for the International Office.
Katie joined the University in 2008 from the University of Portsmouth and has five years of experience working the Middle East and West African markets.
Martin Hookham
Head of International Office
Email:
Tel: 01273 873 826 Ext 3826 /
Responsibilities: International student recruitment and Sussex Abroad programmes
Martin has overall responsibility for the University’s international marketing and recruitment strategy. He also oversees study abroad, exchange and international staff mobility.
Martin joined Sussex in 2011 after leading international recruitment at the University of Roehampton for the previous five years. Martin recently completed an MBA in Higher Education Management at the Institute of Education and has membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Katherine Jarvis
International Administrative Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 877341 Ext: 7341 /
Responsibilities: Administration for the International Office
Katherine oversees the administration team within the International Office. The administration supports the operational activities related to the development of the University of Sussex’s international recruitment and partnerships. Part of the role includes assisting International Officers with the logistics of the overseas trips.
Katherine joined Sussex in 2008, previously working in administrative roles within both the private and public sectors. For the past 5 years she has worked as a member of the team as a PA & Events Coordinator and was recently promoted to manage the administration for the team as the International Office has changed it’s structure.
Siobhan Marshall
International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 678265 Ext 8265 /
Regional responsibilities: East and Southeast Asia
As part of the East and South East Asia team, Siobhan has country responsibilities for Thailand, South Korea and Japan.
Siobhan joined the university in 2010 from the University of Reading and she has recruitment experience across most of Asia. Prior to joining the higher education sector, she was an English language teacher in Japan.
She has a CIM Professional Diploma in International Marketing.
Brían McNamara
International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 872833 Ext 2833 /
Responsibilities: East and Southeast Asia
Brían works closely with Katie Floyd (Senior International Officer – East Asia) and Siobhan Marshall (International Officer – East Asia) putting into action the University’s international marketing and recruitment strategy in East Asia.
Brían joined Sussex in 2010 from Waterford Institute of Technology (Ireland) where he worked as International Marketing Officer for 5 years focusing on South Asia and North America. He holds a Bachelor degree in Marketing Management and a Masters in International Business from Dublin Institute of Technology. His thesis for his Masters focused on the brand personalities of Universities. Brían is a member of the Digital Marketing Institute of Ireland and has a keen interest in Social Media marketing. He was the creator and project manager of the Ireland Homecoming Study Programme which was launched by the Irish Taoiseach in Washington D.C (March 2010). He was also a Director on the board of the International Council for Overseas Students - Ireland (2008-2010). In his spare time Brían is a musician and song writer with published works.
Louise Mitchell
Clerical Assistant
Email:
Tel: 01273 678422 Ext: 8422 /
Responsibilities:
Louise works in the International & Study Abroad Office and deals with visiting & exchange students. She processes applications, liaises with partner institutions regarding admission procedures (in particular European partners), arrival, orientation and any related issues once the students are registered at Sussex.
Michael Naylor
International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 876528 Ext 6528 /
Regional responsibilities: South Asia
Michael is International Officer for South Asia – specifically, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh. He started at Sussex in January, having previously worked for the University of Portsmouth (also covering South Asia).
Before moving into student recruitment in the Higher Education sector, Michael worked for six years as Marketing Manager for a language school in Essex; before that he taught English as a Foreign Language around the world.
He is currently travelling in India (hence his absence from the Forum).
Amy Pan
Project Manager, Beijing
Email:
Tel: 0086 (010) 8525 1111 EXT 315 /
Responsibilities: China
Amy is based in Beijing and is responsible for supporting the international team in the development and implementation of our marketing and recruitment strategy in China. Amy is focussed on strengthening relationships with our key recruitment agents, institutional partners and alumni networks across China. Gathering market intelligence is also a key part of her role.
Amy joined the team in January 2013, having gained 10 years of experience in the sector, providing consulting service for Chinese Students planning to study in the UK. Her experience also includes two years working for a language school in Bournemouth.
Guy Robson
International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 677422 Ext 7422 /
Regional responsibilities: Africa and the Middle East
Guy is responsible for International Marketing and Recruitment for Africa and the Middle East. As well as regular overseas trips to the region his work involves building relationships with embassies and Cultural Attaché’s offices here in the UK. Guy regularly hosts visits from both private sponsors and ministry representatives.
Prior to joining the University of Sussex Guy worked at the University of Southampton and Portsmouth University gaining experience in most aspects of the student life cycle.
Guy is currently attending recruitment exhibitions in Kenya.
John Sander
Senior International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 678466 Ext 8466 /
Regional responsibilities: South Asia (sub-continent)
John has been a part of the International team since 2006 he leads on the International Marketing and Recruitment strategy in South Asia (Indian sub-continent). Historically, he has worked in all the territories we actively cover except South / Central America. Whilst overseeing the region as a whole, he has specific country responsibilities in India and Sri Lanka.
John also leads on the digital strategies for the International Office for example virtual exhibitions and video conference based events.
Victoria Shaw
Assistant Head of International Liaison
Email:
Tel: 01273 678373 Ext: 8373 /
Responsibilities: Strategic partnerships (from end of February 2013)
As Assistant Head within the International Office, Victoria manages the administrative team, and from February 2013 will work closely with academic and professional services staff on the University’s new international partnerships strategy. With a background in publishing in Asia, she has worked in international HE marketing for eight years at Sussex, Portsmouth and Roehampton, overseeing recruitment from the USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, China, Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand during this time.
Emily Sinclair
Head of International Programmes
Email:
Tel: 01273 678422 Ext 7033 /
Regional responsibilities: Worldwide
As Head of International Programmes, Emily oversees Sussex's international student exchange partnerships, the placement of incoming visiting and exchange students to Sussex and outgoing Sussex students on study abroad. Emily is the University’s Institutional Co-ordinator for the ERASMUS programme, which provides a framework and financial support for student and staff mobility (teaching and training) to institutions in Europe.
Emily joined Sussex in 2000, following four years in the International Office at the University of Brighton. Before that, Emily was teaching English in Chile, and in Madrid, Spain. Emily has an MA* in French Language and Media from the University of Brighton, and a BA in French and Spanish (Literature) from the University of Westminster.
Gareth Topp
Senior International Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 876539 Ext:6539 /
Regional Responsibilities: The Americas
Gareth will start at Sussex in February, with responsibility for overseeing the University’s international recruitment strategy for the Americas, with a particular focus initially on the USA and Canada. Gareth will also lead on marketing and communications for the International Office, including branding, web content and international publications.
Gareth will join Sussex from the University of York, where he has spent the past three years as International Officer, with experience recruiting from East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Prior to that, he held marketing roles in local government and at the British Council.
Beverley Traylen
International Administrative Coordinator
Email:
Tel: 01273 877623 /
Responsibilities:
Beverley helps with the smooth running of the international administration within the International team ensuring that the operational support is given when the International Officers are travelling overseas. Her role also includes delivering our overseas representatives commission process, organising the International Student Ambassador Scheme, updating databases to ensure the team has accurate and up to date information and supporting the International Administrative Officer with events and projects that occur.
Beverley has worked at Sussex since July 2004 and has seen the International team grow over this period, both in team numbers and the countries that the International Officers travel to.
Elizabeth Wingfield
Executive Officer
Email:
Tel: 01273 678558 Ext:8558 /
Responsibilities:
Liz is responsible for the allocation and preparation of Sussex students who will be studying abroad in North America, Australia and Asia as part of their degree programme. The majority of her work involves liaising closely with the 42 exchange campuses we have in North America. Liz is involved with the whole process - from the submission of campus preferences, guiding the students with their preparation for study abroad, dealing with welfare matters which may arise when students are abroad, and all administrative issues on their return.