Over the first half of our Spring Term, Year 11-13 students have benefitted from a wide variety of lectures and discussions with a diverse range of professional visitors from our alumnae network and powHER Panel as part of our Pathways To Success program.

It has been a special pleasure to welcome back many alumnae to Wakefield Girls’  as contributors who have all generously shared their professional and personal insights, experiences, tips, advice and skills with our current students as they consider future career pathways. 

With many thanks to:  

Lucy Oddy –  Legal graduate, Oxford University, Partner and Solicitor at London based Allen & Overy

Louise Watson –  History graduate, Durham University,  Head of Fund Tax at Link Group

Louise Barnes –  Geography graduate, Liverpool University, Head of Applications & IT Delivery at Novuna

Joe Warren-Barratt –  Economics graduate, Hull University, Business Management Graduate at Laing O’Rouke

Gordana Balac –  Legal graduate, Kings College, Barrister

Dr Holly Bemrose –  Psychology graduate, Newcastle University, doctorate at University of London, Clinical Psychologist at Central & NW NHS Foundation

Kate Wilding – Fashion graduate, Leeds University,  Merchandiser, Moda in Pelle

Catherine Parkin – Business graduate, Nottingham Trent University, Director at RedWigWam

Becky Baker – Marketing postgraduate, Leeds University, Founder & CEO, K9 Nation

Hassan Mohammed –  Political Science and Government postgraduate, Warwick University UNFCCC Negotiator, COP26 Unit, Cabinet Office

Anna Crecraft –  Business graduate, Nottingham Trent University, Director, Anna Crecraft Interiors

Katie Teal – History graduate, Tactical Firearms Commander, West Yorkshire Police