Meet The Team

Sophie Gunn - Medical Professional Development Centre Manager

Sophie became the Medical Professional Development Centre Manager in November 2021 after being part of the Andrew Sims Centre since 2018. Sophie has over ten years working in the marketing & events industry and is skilled in project and team management. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys running and spending time with friends and family.

Dawn Newlands - Senior Events Officer and Medical Professional Development Support Advisor

Dawn joined the Andrew Sims Centre in spring 2019 as an Events Officer. With an extensive background of working within the hospitality and events industry, Dawn was successfully appointed as Marketing and Events Officer at the start of 2020 then was successfully appointed Senior Events Officer and Medical Professional Development Support Advisor in April 2022. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys walking in the countryside and spending time with family.

Mandip Kaur - Marketing and Events Officer

Mandip joined the Andrew Sims Centre in summer 2020 as an Events Officer. Mandip is a graduate in Events Management and has a Masters degree in Project Management from University of Winchester. Mandip was successfully appointed as Marketing and Events Officer in May 2022. In her spare time, Mandip enjoys keeping fit by playing hockey and going to the gym. 

Katie Foster - Events Administrator

Katie has been the Events Administrator for the Andrew Sims Centre for over ten years. In her spare time, Katie enjoys going on holiday and spending time with family.

Ruby Landis - Events and Admin Assistant

Ruby joined the Andrew Sims Centre team in December 2023 as the Events and Admin Assistant. She is a graduate from Leeds Arts University with a degree in Graphic Design. Ruby has worked in a variety of events positions and continues to work in hospitality. In her spare time, she likes to do jigsaw puzzles, go to the gym and do pub quizzes.