CHEAD Team
Sandra Booth
Director of Policy and External Relations
Sandra joined CHEAD in 2018 and is responsible for leading CHEAD policy and external relations, development and communication of CHEAD’s corporate identity and advocacy, relationships and engagement with external stakeholders and lobbying on behalf of members. Sandra has a track record in higher education, enterprise and marketing, developing policy, securing collaborative partnerships and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.
Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-booth-719b677/
Joanie Magill
Director of Membership and Operations
Joanie joined CHEAD in 2024. She is responsible for the management and running of the organisation, membership recruitment, management of CHEAD’s network of members and delivery of membership activities. Joanie has worked in higher education and the arts for over fifteen years, with experience in member and project management, partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
Kate Swainston
Programme Administrator
Kate joined CHEAD as Programme Administrator in 2024. She provides support for the CHEAD Directors and Trustees and is responsible for all aspects of administration surrounding CHEAD’s programme of events. Kate has significant experience of working in Higher Education and has been fortunate to work with a broad range of academics and external stakeholders during the 10 years she spent as a Senior Research Grants Coordinator.
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity
This role is currently vacant
