Natalie Bracher is an Outreach Officer as part of the Student Recruitment Office at the University of Exeter. Natalie has over 14 years’ experience working in higher education. She is responsible for designing and delivering targeted outreach programmes for groups under-represented in HE, including care experienced students. For example offering taster days for a range of ages from years 6 to 13. Natalie has a close relationship with a number of local authorities and virtual schools in the south west region and has been an active member of the South West Looked After Children Network Meetings for several years.
Natalie also works very closely with various support teams across the university to ensure that students that are less represented in higher education are supported during their studies at university and that they are aware of the opportunities and support that is available to them.