Spotlight on: alumni stories
From journalism to aviation our talented alumni are making their mark in the world. Read about their careers and how they are making a difference to people's lives.
MIGUEL'S STORY
"Be always yourself, do your best every day and have a positive and constructive attitude towards life and others."
Prashant Kumar
Global Political Economy 2016
Public Policy specialist and strategic advisor
Efua Akumanyi
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence 1998
Software developer and entrepreneur
Neil Chalk
Artificial Intelligence 2001
Tech consultant and product manager at software development company 15Below
TESSA'S STORY
"Be idealistic AND be pragmatic – there is a time and a place for both."
Sue Hobden
Sussex Business School 2018
Project management consultant and experience supply chain director
TASHA'S STORY
"I realised very soon after graduating that I wanted to work for myself. I wanted to do it on my terms and shape my own experience."
Anna Stefanaki
Sussex Business School 2016
Ofgem Strategy Manager who succesfully balanced full time work with two masters degrees
ANNA'S STORY
"My first job was working at a Greek newspaper for a year. I got the job by reaching out to my network, and talking to the chief editor. "
Lloydette Bai-Marrow
Law & North American Studies 2001
Anti-corruption expert and economic crime lawyer
LUCY'S STORY
"I am very passionate about the need for greater diversity and gender parity within the film and TV industry."
Lucy Brown
CCS 1993
Televison producer, author, academic and gender and diversity equality advocate
LENA'S STORY
"I’m very lucky as my ‘work’ takes me to some of the best holiday locations around the globe without it actually being a holiday."
Lena Erdil
Politics and Philosophy 2008
Windsurf champion and founder of the Lena Erdil Windsurf Centre in Turkey
Kamilah McInnis
Sociology 2013
BBC Voice broadcast journalist with a passion for music and mental health
KAMILAH'S STORY
"I've learned to manage my situation by practising self-care and making sure my team are aware when I’ve not been feeling great. It was scary opening up, but they’ve been really understanding."
Helen Pankhurst
AFRAS 1987
Women's rights activist and Campaign ambassador, CARE International
HELEN'S STORY
"It’s about time that there was increased pressure on the political establishment to be more representative."
Carolina Farrajota Correia
Biology 2013
Clinical researcher specialising in diabetes, obesity and haemophilia
Liam Hackett
Sussex Business School 2018
Founder and CEO of anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label
David Lane
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence 2001
Managing director of mobile developer and gaming agency Fat Fish Digital
Andrew McKechnie
Sussex Business School 2013
Aviation expert and experienced former British Airways pilot
Ben Steele
English 2009
Former communications professional who recently moved to Norway to become a freelance writer
