Dr. Emma Forrest-Leigh Ph.D.

Dr. Emma Forrest-Leigh PhD, MA, FRSA, SFHEA, MCE, QTLS, PGCE is an accomplished education professional with extensive experience in leadership and quality assurance within the academic sector. Currently serving as the Lead Beacon Award Assessor for the Association of Colleges since September 2018, Dr. Forrest-Leigh also holds the position of Governor at The Priory Federation Of Academies Trust and External Moderator for The Cambridge Access Validating Agency. In a newly appointed role as Executive Director for Strategy, Communication, Quality of Education, and Engagement at Harbour Learning Trust, Dr. Forrest-Leigh brings a wealth of knowledge acquired through previous roles, including Vice Principal at Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, where leadership encompassed a diverse portfolio of over 120 study programs for 12,000 students. Dr. Forrest-Leigh's educational credentials include a PhD in Business Administration and Management, along with various qualifications in strategic leadership and education.