Profile
Rachel Etherington
Communities Engagement Manager
Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Overview
As Communities Engagement Manager for TREE (Translational Research Exchange @ Exeter), I am the intial point of contact for engagement with the public and relevant communities.
Before joining the university in 2022, I worked in various public engagement roles before completing my PGDE in Primary Education through Teach First and the University of Bath. I am passionate about engaging the public with science and making science accessible to all.
Qualifications
BSc Biology with Science Communication
PGDE in Primary Education
Career
2012 - 2013: Explainer at the Science Museum
2013 - 2014 Outreach and Resources Developer at the Science Museum
2014 - 2016 Education and Public Engagement Officer at the Biochemical Society
2016 - 2017 Grants Officer at Heritage Lottery Fund
2017 - 2022 Primary School Teacher