Development and Social Change Advisory Board
The Loughborough University Development and Social Change Advisory Board is comprised of experienced scholars, activists, practitioners, working NGOs, think tanks, and development agencies, as well as and Loughborough University London student alumni.
Drawing on their advanced knowledge of contemporary priorities, practices and theories, The Board advises on the strategy for Loughborough University’s (LU) cross-Institute and cross-campus development and social change research, teaching and impact, enabling this work to bridge theory and practice and contribute to wider impact.
Meet the Board



Professor Vinod Pavarala
Senior Professor & UNESCO Chair on Community Media
University of Hyderabad




Olga De Biaggio
Principal Consultant, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Options Consultancy Services

Dr Lin Cherurbai Sambili-Gicheha
Project Manager, Sport for Development and Peace (SDP)
The Commonwealth

Dr Eliana Herrera-Huérfano
Dean of the Communication School
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto), Colombia

Prof. Cheryl Potgieter
Director and of Gender Justice, Health and Human Development
Durban University of Technology