THE KNOW Spring 2018 | Page 15

INSPIRATIONAL ALUMNI 15 Forever Keele: Inspirational Alumnae Morgan Davison Ros Kerslake Melian Mansfield Lynn Caroline Saunders Lynn Caroline Saunders Melian Mansfield Melian Mansfield (1965) is Chair of the Early Childhood Forum. After studying Maths and French at Keele, Melian went on to a career spanning all sectors of education, including early years, primary and secondary. Melian returned to Keele in 2017 to deliver a keynote speech at the launch of the Children and Young People’s Research Network. Lynn Caroline Saunders (1986) was awarded an OBE in the 2017 New Year Honours list for public and voluntary services to prisoners in the UK and abroad. After graduating from Keele she worked as a Probation Officer for five years before joining the Probation Service on the accelerated probation scheme. Lynn has worked for the Prison Service since 1992 becoming a Senior Manager in 1996 and has been a Governor in several prisons since 2000. Ros Kerslake Ros Kerslake (1979) is currently Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund. In 2006 Ros was appointed as first CEO of the Prince’s Regeneration Trust and over the next ten years established it as a leading heritage- led regeneration charity. In 2016 Ros was awarded an OBE for services to British heritage, and in 2017 Ros was awarded Doctor of the University, in recognition of her outstanding contribution as a strategic leader in philanthropy and local urban regeneration. Denise King Manali Lukha Morgan Davison Denise King (1988) is currently Chief Executive of Girlguiding Scotland. After initially embarking on a career as an accountant, Denise had a change of heart and began her career in Girlguiding at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, before spending ten years as Chief Executive of Girlguiding UK. Since 2013, she has been Chief Executive of Girlguiding Scotland. Manali Lukha (1997) is Head of ITV Weather. After developing a passion for meteorology whilst at Keele, Manali began her career at the Met Office as a software programmer, but after moving into the Met Office Media Team, she now manages ITV’s weather output (national and regional) across broadcast and online, and also appears on both local and national television news. Morgan Davison (2009) was the first Keele in the USA Scholar, supported by a scholarship created by alumni in the USA. She graduated with an MA in Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice in 2011 and now works as the Director of Child & Club Safety at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She has a long and impactful record of charitable and development work in Africa – often using sport to promote human rights and equality issues.