Our Members

Dr Joana Almeida
Email: Joana.Almeida@beds.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1582 743741
Position: Senior Lecturer in Applied Social Studies (Health and Social Care), School of Society, Community and Health, University of Bedfordshire, UK

I am always eager to work on the following research topics: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies practice and use; CAM professionals/practitioners; Regulation of health professions; allied health professions and professionals; professional change and professional relationships; emerging health professions; social policy; Polypharmacy, deprescribing and social prescribing; addictive consumption of prescription drugs/medicines; health promotion; Chronic illness/disorders, chronic pain, mental health, wellbeing; health inequalities, social determinants of health; Qualitative research methods, semi-structured/unstructured interviews, ethnography, participant observation, focus groups, grounded-theory, general thematic analysis, discourse analysis, literature reviews, arts-based methods.

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Dr. Michelle Sutter
Email: muchellesutter@gmail.com
Phone: 443-525-0777
Position: Executive Director, Senior Executives Association (SEA)

Dr. Michelle Sutter is an executive leader with experience spanning the federal and nonprofit sectors, specializing in strategy, operations, human capital management, resource management, and organizational transformation. As Executive Director of the Senior Executives Association, she leads daily operations, strategic planning, partnerships, communications, and member engagement initiatives that support senior federal executives and the broader leadership community. Her background includes enterprise workforce strategy, budgeting, contracts, executive resources, policy implementation, and operational modernization across large, complex organizations. Dr. Sutter is particularly interested in strengthening government leadership capacity, advancing merit-based public service, and fostering collaboration between government, academia, and industry. She is passionate about translating complex policy into practical solutions, improving organizational effectiveness, stewarding resources responsibly, and creating professional development opportunities that prepare current and future leaders to navigate change and deliver measurable results.

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Prof. Dr. Miwako Hosoda
Email: miwhosoda@seisa.ac.jp
Phone: 818010166998
Position: Professor, Seisa University

Prof. Dr. Miwako Hosoda is a sociologist and Professor at the Graduate School of Seisa University. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Tokyo and has held research appointments at Columbia University and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Her scholarly work lies at the intersection of sociology, healthcare, welfare, and education, with a particular emphasis on collaborative engagement with community members. She served as Vice President of Seisa University from 2013 to 2020 and has held leadership roles as President of the Asia Pacific Sociological Association and as a member of the Executive Committee of the East Asia Sociological Association. Since 2023, she has been a Project Researcher at the Institute of Medical Science, the University of Tokyo, where her research focuses on peer support and the community engagement of individuals living with illness and disability.

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Prof. Dr. Harald A. Mieg
Email: harald.mieg@hu-berlin.de
Position: Research Professor

Economic Geography, Finance, and Urban Planning. Shared responsibility in planning and corporations. Forthcoming: work on Co-Responsibility (German version "Mitverantwortung", Summer 2026; English version by the end of 2026).

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Mr Edward Milner
Email: em@acaciaproductions.co.uk
Phone: 07943 561343
Position: Independent Consultant

Former documentary film-maker and journalist specialising in environmental and biodiversity issues and education. Spider recorder for London for 30 years, currently writes a monthly 'Biodiversity Blog' for Planetary Health website (www.planetaryhealthweekly.com). Publications include 'The media in recurrent education' in Recurrent Education (1974), 'Trees, conservation and climate change' (2010), 'Trees of Britain and Ireland' (2011, Natural History Museum, London), 'Biodiversity and Responsible Leadership' in Responsible Leadership (2023, Ed. Saks, Routledge). Films include 'Vietnam After the Fire' (1989, Channel Four TV) — Best film made for TV: 1989 New York Documentary Festival, Special Jury Prize 1989 Banff International Documentary Festival; 'Perceptions of the IMF' (1978, BBC Open University), 'Macroeconomics: the Decision-Makers' (2003, IMF Institute/SOAS).

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Ms Claire Fargeot
Email: Claire_fargeot@icloud.com
Phone: 07900888125
Position: Managing Director, Board Advisory, Grant Thornton UK Advisory LLP

I work strategically as a board advisor with listed, as well as entrepreneurial or private companies, to improve governance and sustainability practices that enhance reputational value. With more than 25 years of capital markets, finance and management consulting experience I have gained extensive skills in developing growth and transformational change programmes for companies with business performance and engagement issues. I provide support to leadership teams from all types of organisations to find solutions to pressing challenges. I have non-executive director and chair experience in the listed, private, entrepreneurial, youth, sports, health, charity, local authority and education sectors. I am a doctoral student researching Directors' Behaviours and Actions.

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Dr Manjeet Ridon, PhD, PFHEA, MIRL
Email: manjeet.ridon@gmail.com
Phone: 07512 586968
Position: Consultant – Higher Education (UK and International)

Global Partnerships & International Expansion Executive | Campus Launch & Market Entry | Universities, Governments & Employer Partnerships | Sustainable Development in International Higher Education, UN SDGs & Carbon Literacy.

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Dr. Derow Aden Ali, Ph.D
Email: aden281@gmail.com
Phone: +254 720 756 777
Position: Academic Research Expert, Corporate Governance Expert and Senior Lecturer

Dr. Derow Aden Ali is a distinguished Corporate Governance and Academic Research Expert with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in ensuring organizational compliance with the Energy Act and NSE Listing Rules while implementing robust governance frameworks. As a Senior Lecturer, he has developed specialized curricula and supervised over 30 postgraduate research projects, bridging the gap between academic rigor and institutional integrity. His strategic consultancy portfolio includes high-level engagements with the World Bank, AfDB, and IGAD, focusing on risk management and cross-border policy frameworks. A Certified Mediator and National Trustee, Dr. Ali has authored seven peer-reviewed articles and a forthcoming textbook on Public Relations ethics. He effectively combines leadership depth with technical proficiency, currently advancing his expertise through a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.

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Mr Tarun Vasudev
Email: Tarun.vasudev@gmail.com
Position: Chair of Board Directors

Tarun is a business and technology advisor with a strong foundation in management and technology consulting, helping organizations translate strategy into scalable execution. He works closely with leadership teams on digital transformation, operational efficiency, and building technology-enabled business models that drive sustainable growth. With a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, he bridges the gap between boardroom priorities and technical implementation. His background in backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI provides the technical depth required to guide complex decisions with confidence. Beyond consulting, Tarun is actively involved in investing in innovative startups, with a focus on emerging technologies and scalable ventures. He also mentors and coaches founders and teams, supporting them in aligning product, technology, and business strategy. He is equally passionate about contributing to social impact, supporting NGOs and purpose-driven initiatives by building technology solutions that address real-world challenges for underserved communities.

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Mr. Chuks Umeche
Email: chuksumeche@gmail.com
Phone: +31621944551
Position: Senior Manager, Global Procurement Finance, Kraft Heinz, Amsterdam

I work at the intersection of Finance, Technology and Strategy. Interests: Classical Music, Jazz, Arts, Museums. Expertise — Professional: Finance, Investment, Quantitative Analysis, Technology, Strategy, Business in Africa. Volunteer: Event Organizer, Party Host.

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Mr. Kris Murali
Email: 4mkrismurali@gmail.com
Phone: +447990 591965
Position: Non-Exec Board Member

Experienced finance professional with considerable commercial and general management experience working in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.

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Dr Anna Vysotskaya
Email: a.vysotskaya@surrey.ac.uk
Position: Lecturer, University of Surrey

With over 20 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Lecturer B in Accounting at the University of Surrey, I specialize in delivering undergraduate, postgraduate and executive modules in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and IFRS. My core competencies include classroom instruction, guest lecturing, and higher education teaching, all tailored to foster dynamic and learner-centric environments. Actively engaged in global academic networks, I contribute to advancing accounting and finance education by integrating sustainability practices, data analytics, and ethical frameworks. Committed to shaping future professionals, I collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching methodologies while managing assessments and designing impactful educational programs that prepare students to navigate complex business environments effectively.

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Ms Magdalena Read
Email: mread@lincoln.ac.uk
Phone: 07485071324
Position: Senior Lecturer; UNESCO Chair Coordinator for Responsible Foresight and Sustainable Development - University of Lincoln

Leadership, decision-making, management, education, equality and diversity, project management, foresight, anticipation, cross-cultural team work, social enterprise, business development, not-for-profit organisations, policy development.