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Our Industry Advisory Council brings together respected creative professionals, educators, employers and industry leaders who help shape the future of our programmes. Their expertise ensures our curriculum remains relevant, forward-thinking and closely aligned with the evolving needs of today's creative industries.
The Industry Advisory Council at the National Academy of Creative Arts is made up of experienced professionals from across the creative and education sectors. Their collective knowledge helps ensure our programmes reflect emerging trends, evolving technologies and the practical skills employers are looking for. Working closely with the Academy's leadership team, the Council provides strategic guidance on curriculum development and programme quality, helping us deliver creative education that is both professionally relevant and academically robust.
Our Council plays an important role in helping the Academy anticipate the changing needs of the creative industries. By bringing together expertise from education, industry and professional practice, they help identify new opportunities, emerging disciplines and future skills. Their insight ensures our students graduate with the creativity, technical knowledge and professional confidence needed to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and competitive creative landscape.
MEMBERS
David Willett Higher Ed & Digital Learning David Willett is an experienced education executive and non-executive director with two decades in higher education, workforce development, and digital learning. He has led major initiatives at The Open University and across UK and international institutions, bringing expertise in governance, commercial strategy, and scalable, industry-aligned education models.
Higher Ed & Digital Learning
David Willett is an experienced education executive and non-executive director with two decades in higher education, workforce development, and digital learning. He has led major initiatives at The Open University and across UK and international institutions, bringing expertise in governance, commercial strategy, and scalable, industry-aligned education models.
Dr. Kaitlyn M. Enright Research Governance & Learning Dr. Kaitlyn Enright is a medical-scientific researcher and academic leader with expertise in research governance, curriculum development, and evidence-based learning. With over 15 years’ experience across clinical, educational, and consulting settings, she supports institutions in strengthening academic quality, innovation, and integrity through interdisciplinary, research-driven approaches.
Research Governance & Learning
Dr. Kaitlyn Enright is a medical-scientific researcher and academic leader with expertise in research governance, curriculum development, and evidence-based learning. With over 15 years’ experience across clinical, educational, and consulting settings, she supports institutions in strengthening academic quality, innovation, and integrity through interdisciplinary, research-driven approaches.
Dr Nicola Thomas Curriculum Design & Quality Dr. Nicola Thomas is a higher-education specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in academic leadership, curriculum design, quality assurance, and learning-design innovation. A former Associate Professor and Programme Leader, she brings deep expertise in employability, creative-industry education, and governance across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
Curriculum Design & Quality
Dr. Nicola Thomas is a higher-education specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in academic leadership, curriculum design, quality assurance, and learning-design innovation. A former Associate Professor and Programme Leader, she brings deep expertise in employability, creative-industry education, and governance across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.
Dr. John Sena Academic Governance & Strategy Dr. John Sena is a long-serving English professor at Ohio State University and former Assistant Provost. With an extensive publication record, multiple university-wide teaching awards, and leadership roles with the SAT, AP Exam, and College Board, he brings distinguished expertise in assessment, academic standards, and scholarly writing.
Academic Governance & Strategy
Dr. John Sena is a long-serving English professor at Ohio State University and former Assistant Provost. With an extensive publication record, multiple university-wide teaching awards, and leadership roles with the SAT, AP Exam, and College Board, he brings distinguished expertise in assessment, academic standards, and scholarly writing.
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