CASE Multi-Cultural Network

The Network aligns with CASE’s mission to create a global network of diverse educational advancement professionals – working across Alumni Relations, Communications, Fundraising, Development, Marketing, and Advancement services – who will support, challenge, and inspire one another by sharing experiences, best practices, and resources that help them stay engaged in the sector.

It provides a safe platform for members to connect and exchange insights about trends, lessons learnt, successes and global challenges. Our promise: be an ally and an advocate.

Purpose

Empower members from all lived experiences to excel professionally and move on to the next stages of their careers in advancement.
Provide development and learning opportunities to members who wish to deepen and increase their knowledge and understanding of communities, and the challenges that they are facing in advancement.

Objectives

To promote a lifelong network and the progression of its members.
To showcase and celebrate the successes of individuals in the global space, in order to inspire and engage members and beyond.
To help raise the group profile and become a key influencer in shaping the CASE advancement talent pipeline.
To create interest and motivate its members to participate in CASE’s activities and initiatives to help build inclusive excellence in the advancement profession.

Membership

Members who are affiliated with a CASE member organisation have access to all CASE’s membership benefits, including access to the CASE Multi-Cultural Network. Please contact Head of Membership, Tom Bucher if you would like to confirm the membership status of your organisation or to discuss any other membership query.

Information about the Network's initiatives and activities will be shared via the CASE community platform. If you are interested in being part of the Network and/or if you require further information, please email [email protected].

Leadership

Network Chair

Magda Joshi

Engagement Manager, Birkbeck, University of London

Magda Joshi (she/her), Engagement Manager at Birkbeck, University of London, serves as Co-Chair of CASE Multi-Cultural Network.

Magda is an engagement, events and marketing professional, who is passionate about cross-cultural dialogue and the power of multi-cultural collaborations. In her role as Engagement Manager at Birkbeck, University of London, she shapes and delivers Birkbeck's ambitious Alumni Engagement strategy. She oversees a portfolio of volunteering and other engagement opportunities, aimed at creating meaningful relationships with Birkbeck alumni and friends. Harnessing the community's potential, to both support current students as well as to foster meaningful connections, is at the heart of her team’s work.

Network Chair

Laney Wang

International Alumni Manager, Newcastle University

Laney Wang (she/her), International Alumni Manager at Newcastle University, serves as Vice-Chair of CASE Multi-Cultural Network.

Laney started working in international education sector in 2013. She completed her masters degree in Marketing in Australia and has work experience in Australia, China and the UK.

Laney now works in the Alumni Relations team as part of Advancement Office in Newcastle university, focusing on international alumni engagement, working closely with alumni from across the globe. With her experience living and working in an international context, working with people from different cultures and backgrounds, she sees the importance and benefits to have talents from a diverse community, learning things from different perspectives. She also sees the struggles and challenges the community faces. She is passionate about providing support to this community and make a positive impact in our professional development.

Journeys Series

The Journeys Series showcases advancement professionals’ experiences, with a focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) challenges and successes. The aim is to celebrate achievements, inspire other members of the CASE community and share learnings which can encourage better practices.

Contributors will be featured on the Multi-Cultural Network webpage and in relevant CASE communication channels such as CASE Communities, social media platforms, newsletters and/or Currents magazine.

You can read the latest profiles within the Journey Series in the MCN News section below.

Dee Reid, Leeds Beckett University, discusses inclusion

Volunteer with us

E-mentoring

Join us as a mentor to support young professionals and newcomers while developing and refining your leadership skills.

We are always very keen to connect you with CASE talent! Email us at [email protected] to find out more.

Speaking opportunity

We welcome speakers from all regions and backgrounds. We are committed to providing a collaborative environment that is free of discrimination based on the grounds of race, religion, or political beliefs, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexuality, disability, or any other legally protected status.

MCN News

CASE staff and Multi-Cultural Network gather at the 2023 CASE Europe Annual Conference

Sponsorship

Do you share the same values and would like to know how to support The Network's activities at CASE conferences?

Email Cristina Marochi to learn how you can get involved.

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