Marcus is the Head of Partnerships and Engagement at the Regional Studies Association, where he leads on identifying, securing, and managing strategic collaborations with networks, organisations, and consortia. He oversees joint projects and sponsorships, using member and market insights to enhance the RSA’s membership offer. Marcus also supports the development of territorial networks, delivers marketing […]
Victoria began her career as a Receptionist Administrator and progressed to Assistant Manager at two leading recording studios in London. She then moved into a Business Enterprises Administrator and customer service role at IPC Media. After relocating to Sussex in 2000, she joined Quadrant Subscription Services (part of Reed Business Information) as a Database Administrator, […]
Tom is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of the Regional Studies Association’s publishing programme. He manages publishing partnerships and budgets, ensures copyright compliance, and stays current with trends in publishing and the social sciences. Working closely with the Chief Executive and committees, Tom helps shape publishing strategies, supports journal editors-in-chief, manages editorial contracts, […]
Alan is the Chief Executive of the Regional Studies Association. Alan provides strategic leadership to the Association and works alongside its Board of Trustees, to ensure its development, financial sustainability and good governance. Alan also acts as an ambassador for the RSA with national and international stakeholders. He is the General Manager for RSA Europe, […]
Judy is responsible for a wide range of financial accounting and compliance activities at the Regional Studies Association. Her duties include managing sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring VAT and statutory compliance, overseeing financial controls, and preparing budgets and financial analyses to support business decisions. She also handles payroll and pension administration, prepares year-end accounts, and […]
Nicola manages the planning and delivery of both online and in-person conferences and events, overseeing budgets, risk assessments, and day-to-day coordination with partners, suppliers, staff, and volunteers. She carries out targeted event marketing to ensure attendance and financial goals are met, and supports continuous improvement through delegate feedback. Nicola prepares event analyses and proposals for […]
Alex looks after the RSA’s members, manages its communication channels and online video collections, administers the membership database and provides IT support and development for the Association. You will also meet Alex supporting RSA in-person conferences and online events. Please email her if you have content to share in the monthly RSA eBulletin. Alex joined […]
Lesa is responsible for managing and developing a wide-ranging programme of online and in-person conferences and events for the Regional Studies Association. Her role includes overseeing budget management, risk assessment, marketing strategy, and event performance analysis. She leads partnerships with external suppliers and partners, supervises staff and volunteer teams, and manages the CRM and event […]
Samantha is responsible for providing governance administration across key RSA bodies, including the RSA Board, the RSAE Board, AGMs, and Publications and Journals Committees, as well as supporting trustee induction processes. She manages the administration of grant and award schemes, including handling calls for applications. Additionally, Samantha supports the activity of territorial networks through recruitment, […]