Personal Best

GEMMAUpon graduating from Loughborough University in 2015 with a degree in Social Psychology, Gemma became Vice President for Welfare and Diversity at the Loughborough Students’ Union, a role which developed her experience in the welfare and inclusion of students and staff. Following this one-year post, Gemma joined the University of Salford as an Inclusion and Diversity Officer – a role which developed her experience in student welfare. Gemma soon progressed, accepting the position of Inclusion and Diversity Manager within the House of Lords, working to tackle historical frameworks embedded within the Administration. Gemma has since been promoted to Deputy Head of Inclusion and Diversity and has created initiatives such as the Inclusion Passport for workplace adjustments.

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RAPHAEL In 2013, Raphael achieved a BSc from Loughborough’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, before taking a year out to gain valuable work experience at Lionsbrothers – a private investment company based in London. Here, Raphael was able to develop key consultancy skills, which coupled with his interest in the built environment, would set him on the right path for his postgraduate degree and subsequent job role. Raphael returned to Loughborough University to complete an MSc and in 2015 began his career with Hurley Palmer Flatt. He is now a Consultant within the Energy and Sustainability Division following a four-year graduate programme. Raphael is responsible for the provision of advisory and consulting services across a range of real estate development projects, with a particular focus on sustainable design.