Jisc Change Agents' Network Conference 2024

One notable achievement is her leadership at the University of Kent Law School, where she spearheaded a strategy that closed the Black White Awarding Gap, drastically reducing this gap from -38% to just +1%. Furthermore, Sheree played a pivotal role in securing funding for Raheem Sterling Scholarships at the University of Manchester, alongside spearheading an externally funded collaborative partnership aimed at raising attainment levels in collaboration with Imperial College.

Sheree's academic qualifications include a PGCE from the University of Oxford and a Masters in International Law (LLM). Currently, she is honing her skills as an Executive Coach through training with the Institute of Leadership and Management. Proficient in leading teams to innovate, Sheree is highly sought after as a consultant, coach, and motivational speaker within the higher education sector. Sheree has made impactful appearances at national conferences, including those hosted by the Open University, Sheffield Hallam University, UniversitiesUK, and the Open University International Biennial. In 2022, she was retained as a consultant for a project funded by the Office for Students and UK Research England, focusing on Student Success.

Sheree's expertise extends to delivering inspirational keynote speeches and coaching sessions on various topics, including: enhancing performance, personal success, educational pedagogy, closing awarding gaps, and facilitating progression for underrepresented groups. She actively contributes as a panellist for the Advance HE Race Equality Charter, underpinning her work with values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Her unwavering passion lies in fostering cultural transformation and enhancing practices to create inclusive environments which enable all individuals to realise their full potential.

As a founding member of the Decolonise UoK team in 2019/20, Sheree played a pivotal role in driving institutional and cultural changes at the University of Kent. Collaborating closely with students as co-creators, she championed efforts to diversify the curriculum, contributing significantly to a more inclusive educational landscape.