Meet the Wellbeing Network Committee

Dave Newport

Committee role:
Co-chair

University role:
Student advisor for the Guild’s Advice Service

As someone who has been struggling long-term with their mental health, Dave wanted to be part of a community where people can talk honestly about how they are really doing.

Dr Caitlin Kight

Committee role:
Co-chair

University role:
Lecturer in Education Studies

Dr Caitlin Kight's research topics include self-study, reflective practice, and social justice, all of which are integrally linked to wellbeing. She is interested in promoting compassion and kindness in the workplace and in society more generally.

Sarah Wilk

Committee role:
Admin Coordinator

University role:
Operational Support Officer - Facilities Operations

Sarah joined the Network to integrate more with the university community and to promote better mental wellbeing for our community.

Eliott Rooke

Committee role:
Admin Coordinator

University role:
Associate Lecturer in Human Geography

Eliott joined the Wellbeing Network to help create a space where people can freely talk about how they are doing. Outside of the network, Eliott is a Mental Health Champion and a lecturer in the Geography department where his research explores anxiety and performance.

Julia Mackay

Committee role:
Digital Coordinator

University role:
Student Startups Senior Administrator

Julia joined the Wellbeing Network committee to meet and work with others from across the University and to use her digital skills to share wellbeing content to those who need it.

Hannah Searle

Committee role:
Exeter Event Coordinator

University role: 
Department Manager, Physics and Astronomy

Hannah is a Colleague Mental Health Champion. She joined the Wellbeing Network committee to connect with others from across the University and to help organise events that promote wellbeing. Hannah also enjoys starting conversations about wellbeing in the Network Teams chat.

Kelly Stevens

Committee role:
Cornwall Event Coordinator

University role:
RENEW Project Administrator

Kelly is passionate about health and wellbeing and thinks everybody should be comfortable and feel good about themselves and the work that they do.

Kirsten Whiting

Committee role: 
Cornwall Event Coordinator

University role:
Impact and Partnership Development Manager, Inclusion

Kirsten is a Colleague Mental Health Champion and is studying for an MSc in Workplace Health and Wellbeing. Kirsten is a big advocate of salt water being the best cure for a bad mood – whether it’s sea water, sweat or tears!

Heidi Haden

Committee role:
Truro Event Coordinator

University role:
Education Support Administrator, Medical School

Heidi is a Mental Health Champion within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Heidi is very passionate about health and wellbeing and the added value that it can bring to everyone, both within a professional context at work, but also personally.

Tasha Hammond

Committee role:
Cornwall Event Coordinator
University role:
PhD student within the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Tasha joined the Wellbeing Network Committee as a representative for PGRs, after experiencing mental health difficulties during her own postgraduate journey. She wants to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health by promoting open conversations about anxiety and depression, and to provide support to other PGRs through shared experiences and signposting to support services.