Anna May The Student Grief Network

Bereavement Frameworks for Higher Education

Founder of The Student Grief Network and now Executive Head of Grief Programmes at Kaplan International, Anna has over seven years’ experience supporting bereaved students and the staff who work with them. Her session is all about building more compassionate, grief-informed spaces in higher education.

Chrissie Lewis Founder & Head Coach, Herizon

Women and Allies in Leadership: Navigating Confidence, Connection & Career Paths.

Chrissie brings leadership experience from Deliveroo and Bolt, and a deep passion for gender equity and emotional intelligence. If you're working in the student movement and looking to grow your leadership journey, or support others on theirs, this is not to be missed.

Sam Male Founder SMG Group Solutions LTD

Top Tips for Sound SU Finances

Sam’s a Chartered Accountant with a background across commercial, charity and higher education sectors. He’ll be sharing practical insights on financial reporting, compliance and strategy, everything you need to keep your SU finances solid and future-ready.

Sophie Atherton Student Engagement Manager, Essex SU

From Sabbatical to Workplace: How Student Leadership Shaped My Career

Sophie will explore how her time in student leadership became the launchpad for a rewarding career in charities and higher education. Expect honest reflections, practical takeaways, and some big inspiration on what comes after your time in office.