Marissa Hill

Marissa Hill is the Head of Disabled Student Support at Sheffield Hallam University. She began working at Sheffield Hallam University in 2007 and has experience working with disabled students in student services as a mentor, assessor, manager, and leader. She has a background in education, having worked in several countries teaching English as a second language and supporting Key Stage 3 students in Pupil Referral Units/Inclusion Centres. She has a degree in History and English, holds a postgraduate certificate in Disability Studies, and an Executive MBA.

Having served on the board since 2022, she has edited the Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education and currently chairs the Publications, Research, and Ethics Standing Committee. She has strengths in building relationships and working collaboratively. She has developed skills in strategic thinking and strives towards continuous development and improvement in service delivery to ensure the best possible student experience.