Katy Fowler joined Arden University as Head of Department in January 2025, bringing over a decade of leadership experience in Higher Education leading degree programmes in Drawing, Games Design & Fine Art.
Katy has expertise in Fine Art as a practising artist, she is also the founder of WAM! (Working-class Artist Mothers), a nationally recognised network supporting underrepresented artists. WAM! is currently developing an online residency programme, and exploring participatory research practices around equitable payment models, raising awareness of the systemic barriers faced by working-class artist mothers, and advocating for policies that support their artistic and caregiving responsibilities.
A committed advocate for widening participation, Katy has played a key role in developing evidence-based strategies to enhance access, retention, and success for underrepresented students. Her broader contributions to the Intersectional Students Working Group and the Student Success and Quality Committee demonstrate her dedication to fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting creative excellence.
Towella Ngambi is qualified in Learning, Teaching and Psychology. She has over 25 years of teaching in various settings which support access to education and employment. Towella is passionate about working with non-traditional students and as such her doctoral research is on the success, retention and progression Transitioning students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Towella has worked in a Programme Leadership at Arden University for just over 8 Years and prior to that was involved in the starting up and growth of training businesses. Towella is a Chartered Psychologist and uses these skills in ensuring that students are supported holistically to gain a range of skills which they can apply professionally and personally. Towella main interest areas are Education, Leadership and Psychology and contributes to this wide body of work through conferences and talks within the academic and social community. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks and has recently taken to engaging with Social Media platforms.
Paul Moses is the Head of Department for pathway degrees in the School of Business Management & Creativity, where he brings energy and innovation to programmes that combine business with a specialism. Before entering academia, Paul spent over a decade in the aerospace industry, managing cutting-edge R&D projects. From mentoring engineers and project managers to securing multi-million-pound funding, he thrived in high-stakes environments, blending technical know-how with Agile Project Management to deliver results that made a real impact.
Since first joining Arden University as a distance learning lecturer, Paul has steadily risen, driven by his commitment to excellence in teaching and leadership. From launching new programmes to leading teams of academic staff, he has played a key role in the business programmes. His efforts contributed to achieving a ""Good"" OFSTED rating for the university’s degree apprenticeship provision. Along the way, he earned a PG Cert, achieved CMI Chartered Manager status and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). As Head of Department, Paul continues to push to bridge the gap between academia and industry practice, ensuring students graduate ready to tackle real-world challenges.
Paul is currently pursuing a PhD in Agile Project Management at the University of Southampton. His research explores how Agile can drive measurable business benefits, focussing on project outcomes, professional development and organisational effectiveness. Paul’s PhD reflects his passion for combining academic rigour with practical insights to improve modern management practices.
Dr. Shameem Shaffi currently serves as the Head of Department for Business Management and Creativity. He is widely recognised for his enthusiasm for researching academic pedagogy, the knowledge economy, and higher education. Dr. Shaffi possesses excellent leadership qualities, and his passion for research is remarkable.
Prior to this position, he worked as a senior lecturer at various state universities in the UK. Dr. Shaffi is a Fellow member of the HEA, a Chartered Manager, and currently serves as an External Examiner for Bath Spa University and Nottingham Trent University Kaplan College.