I have been working for the IMechE since 2015. I manage the International Membership Development Team, we are responsible for developing IMechE membership in the seven international regions of the Institution: Europe, Middle East and Africa, North East Asia, South East Asia, Southern Asia, Oceania and the Americas. I work closely with engineers and technical people from academia and industry, at all stages of their career. My team works closely with volunteers in the regions to provide support and guidance, as well as industry and academia.
I enjoy learning about the work that our members and potential members are doing. This can range from developing medical devices to space technologies! It is most rewarding to play a small role in technical people receiving recognition of their achievements through membership and professional registration.
I am very privileged to have been able to travel extensively in my role to meet inspiring engineers. Recently a pupil of one of the teachers I introduced our STEM resources and our work with Primary Engineer to, won a regional award! From working with Student Chapters to helping connect Fellow applicants with sponsors, there are many highlights I could list!