Meet the Management Committee

Natasha Hardiman, Vice Chair. Amano

I have worked in the DSA sector for eight years, managing Sound Support NMH provision and the Contact Associates assessment centres before moving to Amano. During this time I managed the changes that DSA-QAG, SLC and DfE brought to the sector giving me an insight into the sector as a whole and the ability to work with all colleagues with the same aims, the student having the most positive experience possible, solving problems and improving outcomes

In my current role for Amano, I’m committed to ensuring that non-medical help provision continues to be an integral part of the DSA recommendations and pathway. I feel that I can bring a knowledge of assessment centre practice and assistive technology developments to the NMH Providers’ Association and will support the organisation in any way I can.

Dexter Johnstone, Officer. Clear Links Support Limited

I have been part of the management team at Clear Links Support for over 16 years now. During this time I have built up a lot of knowledge and experience on all aspects of the DSA-funded support, including running an AT service, managing the financial operations of a support service, and leading on data protection matters. I am delighted to join the Association’s management committee, taking on the role of the Treasure. I hope I can contribute and continue the great work the Association is doing in sharing information and representing its members and striving to improve the quality and availability of Non-Medical Help support for disabled students.

I believe and want to ensure that students are provided a high quality service. This is achieved through building strong and positive relationships with other stakeholders in the sector.

Jane Hartlebury , Officer. Edge Hill University

In representing my professional service colleagues as Ordinary Officer on the Board, I will strive to further enhance the activities of the Association. I believe that equality and diversity enrich and are drivers for the success of student support. The expertise and skill set I have gained as Senior Inclusion Officer at Edge Hill University for the past 10 years positions me to provide operational perspectives and to consider the impact of DSA changes through the lens of a widening participating HEI. I am fortunate to manage a team of support staff, their CPD and Supervision to ensure we provide an outstanding student experience. I also co-ordinate our DSA funded support, DSA-QAG audits and quality assurance. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the Institute of Leadership and Management. As a representative, I will seek to protect our core values, encouraging a collegial spirit to see the pressures and expectations of our ever-evolving sector as a challenge, and focus on what needs to be done. I value honesty and I find it fulfilling to support, develop and positively influence all stakeholders through my commitment and engagement, combining personal humility with professional drive.

Chris Owen, Officer. Specialist 1-1 Study Skills Tutor

I am a Cardiff-based educator, who has worked across several age groups, subjects, and abilities, and undertaken a variety of roles since 2008. I worked for the University of South Wales as in-house study skills tutor for 4 years and have worked freelance since 2017. I enjoy working closely with students to help them develop their confidence and improve their work through 1:1 tuition.