Dan Jacobs

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About Dan Jacobs

We must be the change we wish to see in this world.” For me, there's nothing more rewarding than lightening the load for someone – whether that’s solving a problem, connecting the right people, or creating an environment where things just work. That moment when someone feels genuinely supported? That’s what motivates me. With a background in Psychology, Employer Branding and a longstanding passion for people and their experiences, I’ve built my career largely in Higher Education around making things better – not just in big, strategic ways, but in the small details that shape how people feel. My strengths lie in customer service and experience, stakeholder engagement, project and change management – and I genuinely enjoy bringing people together to make meaningful progress. I’m a motivated, glass-half-full kind of person, always looking for practical ways to improve the everyday. I’ve been fortunate to receive two Vice-Chancellor’s Awards – one as a student and one as a colleague – but it’s the impact behind the recognition that means the most to me.