New Riseholme College Deputy Principal: ‘I’m excited to be here’

Kirsti Lord joined the College on Monday 1 August 2022 and says she’s been overwhelmed by the positive welcome she’s already had from staff and students.

Kirsti, who has been Deputy Chief Executive at the Association of Colleges (AoC) for the last five years, is looking forward to be back working in a college setting.

“I feel really privileged to have been offered this opportunity,” she said.

“It feels like there’s a real community here at the College and I’m proud to be given the chance to come here and become a part of it.

“The staff have been so welcoming, so helpful, and so clearly proud of where they work and who they work for. I’ve found that really inspiring.

“The students I’ve met have been equally as proud to be here, and have told me some incredible stories of the experiences they’ve had.

“The campus is just something else. It’s absolutely beautiful and has a slightly other-worldly feeling. It’s truly glorious and is so well equipped, with incredible resources and cutting-edge technology.

“Then, going forward, it’s about grasping the opportunities ahead of us, in the best interests of our students.

“There are undoubtedly exciting times ahead of us and I’m so pleased to be here.”