We are proud to have a distinctive role helping higher education be the best it can be worldwide, founded on a deep-rooted partnership with the sector. We share the values of the sector and understand its unique culture and how this varies within local contexts. Through our convening role and our track record supporting leadership and effective governance, tackling inequalities and in enhancing teaching and learning, our membership continues to grow as does our reach and impact.
To help us form and deliver our support our Membership Team are vital. Below you will find a profile and direct contact for each member of the team.
Nick Skeet
Director, Membership & Business Development
Nick supports member institutions with challenges across teaching practice, student experience, leadership and inclusion. Before Advance HE, Nick worked at the HEA and held senior roles in the civil service and sector skills arena, leading large-scale professional development and organisation-wide HR, OD and change programmes. He now leads work to strengthen the relevance, value and impact of Advance HE’s member benefits.
Joni Alexander
Assistant Director of Membership and Business Development
Joni supports universities and colleges to shape the future of tertiary education. Most recently, Joni led NUS Wales and NUS-USI (Northern Ireland) as director. Originally from Oklahoma, she worked as a journalist in the USA and then the UK after studying at Cardiff University (MA International Journalism, 2009).
Ian Hall
Head of Partnerships (International)
Ian supports higher education providers worldwide to engage with Advance HE’s membership, with particular expertise in learning and teaching enhancement, Fellowship and accreditation. Ian also works with governments, ministries and agencies on developmental projects across Advance HE’s activity. He has a strong interest in digital learning, with prior experience in e-learning and online and mobile learning projects. Ian previously worked in professional services in higher education and is an Advance HE Associate Fellow.
