Committee

The BLA committee is elected from amongst the membership and shares the task of organising BLA events and facilitating information sharing and communication between members. The committee meets regularly throughout the year to discuss and progress projects, initiatives, surveys and reports of benefit to the membership.

Emma Thompson
Chair
Institution: University of Liverpool
Responsible to: BLA Committee and Membership
Role Purpose: To chair the committee, lead the Association and work in the interestes of BLA at national level
Term of office: 2 years (2010-2012)

Ms Nicola Dennis
Secretary
Institution: Aston University
Responsible to: BLA Chair & Committee
Role Purpose: To support the BLA Chair through administrative tasks and ensure effective channels of communication within the group
Term of office: 3 years (2011-2014)

Lorraine Richards
Honorary Treasurer
Institution: Liverpool John Moores University
Responsible to: BLA Chair and Committee
Role Purpose: To be responsible for the administration of the finances of the BLA
Term of office: 2 years (2011-2013)

Ms Meg Westbury
Membership Secretary
Institution: University of Cambridge - Judge Business School
Responsible to: BLA Chair & Committee
Role Purpose: To administer the BLA membership details
Term of office: Mid term (2011-2012)

Ms Emma Cragg
Web Officer
Institution: University of Warwick
Responsible to: BLA Chair and Committee
Role Purpose: To maintain the BLA website
Term of office: 3 years (2008-11)

Xia Hong
Marketing & Communication Officer
Institution: Manchester Business School
Responsible to: BLA Chair & Committee
Role Purpose: To co-ordinate communications to the membership
Term of office: Mid-term (2011-2013)

Mr Keith Walker
Supplier Liaison Officer
Institution: Edinburgh Napier University
Responsible to: BLA Chair and Committee
Role Purpose: To be responsible for supplier relationships and communication
Term of office: 3 years (2009-2012)

Alison Sharman
Training Events Officer
Institution: University of Huddersfield
Responsible to: BLA Chair and Committee
Role Purpose: To organise training events for BLA members throughout the year
Term of office: 3 years (2009-2012)

Ms Stephanie Allen
Training Events Officer
Institution: University of Worcester
Responsible to: BLA Chair and Committee
Role Purpose: To organise training events for BLA members throughout the year
Term of office: 3 years (2010-2013)

Mr Alasdair Stewart
Conference Organiser
Institution: University of Stirling
Responsible to: BLA Chair and Committee
Role Purpose: To liaise with the Committee to organise the annual conference
Term of office: 1 year (2011-2012)