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A-Z of mentors

Layla Ali (2010)

Subject: Spanish and Russian

Occupation: Devolution Policy Lead - Department of Health and Social Care

Sector: Government and Politics

Layla is happy to offer advice on careers in events and the civil service, general advice (especially for language students) on careers and life after university.

Contact: LinkedIn

Mahgul Ansari (2000)

Subject: French and German

Occupation: Assistant Fund Manager

Sector: Financial Services

Mahgul is happy to offer careers advice to those considering a career in investment management or accountancy, as well as support on how to conduct stock analysis. She is particularly interested in helping women and students from other diverse backgrounds, and is keen to make her industry more of a level playing field for all.

Contact: LinkedIn

Gabriela Arias (2017)

Subject: MSc Law and Finance

Occupation: Associate – Bishopfield Capital Partners

Sector: Financial Services

Gabriela is happy to offer careers advice, or any other career support.

Contact: LinkedIn

Geoffrey Austin (1983)

Subject: Chemistry

Occupation: Managing Director – Moelis & Company

Sector: Financial Services

Contact: Email us

Rona Aydin (2015)

Subject: MBA

Occupation: Founder & CEO

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Education

Rona is happy to provide general career advice, advice about applying for post-graduate education. She is also able to provide advice to those interested in entrepreneurship or education.

Contact: LinkedIn

Peter Barker (2000)

Subject: Physics

Occupation: Barrister and Legal Advisor, Logistics Officer – Royal Navy

Sector: Government and Politics, Law

Peter would be delighted to talk to any Oriel student or graduate who is considering a military or legal career, especially at the Employed Bar.

Contact: Email us

Clara Barnett (2006)

Subject: History

Occupation: Senior Civil Servant

Sector: Government and Politics

Government and international development. Clara is happy to talk to those interested in careers in the government and multilateral sector, both domestically and internationally.

Contact: LinkedIn

Simon Bevan (2014)

Subject: Physics

Occupation: Teacher of Mathematics - The Perse School

Sector: Education

Contact: LinkedIn

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