Ann Cotterill

Ann Cotterill is an experienced education professional currently serving as a Quality Manager and Quality Enhancement Specialist at The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education since November 2021. As an Associate Trainer with Warwickshire Governor Services since September 2019, Ann provides both online and in-person training for governors, focusing on skills development within the volunteering sector. Ann is also the Managing Director of Cotterill Creative Education Solutions, a role held since 2017. Previously, Ann held significant positions at WCG Warwickshire College Group from 2001 to 2017, including Director of Higher Education, where oversight and strategic direction for higher education initiatives were key responsibilities. Ann's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Melbourne. Prior teaching experience includes a lecturer role at Cardiff University, specializing in organic and medicinal chemistry.