Meet the Team

Debra Chalmers, Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Debra joined Brighton College in 2009 to set up the Development and Alumni Relations Office, moving from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where she had worked for twelve years raising funds for the Kew Foundation. Having read English at Trinity College, Oxford, Debra began her career in Development with the National Trust, initially in York. Debra's role covers fundraising for capital projects, scholarships and bursaries, as well as the development of an annual fund and the 1845 legacies society.

Contact: 01273 704234 Email: dchalmers@brightoncollege.net

Scott Sheridan, Development Officer

The newest recruit to the team, Scott joined Brighton College in the summer of 2011, from the University of Sussex where he was Activities Officer for the Students' Union. Scott also studied at Sussex, and holds a BA in Music Informatics. He runs a contemporary jazz orchestra in Brighton, and plays an active part in music at Brighton College. Scott runs the events programme in the Development Office, manages the database, and produces our termly newsletter and other publications.

Contact: 01273 704226 Email: ssheridan@brightoncollege.net

Deborah Rao, Development Assistant

Deborah is central to the smooth-running of the Development Office, dealing with all things administrative, and will often be the friendly voice at the end of the phone. She is well qualified for the role, having previously worked in the Cambridge University Development Office. Prior to joining Brighton College, Deborah was a librarian at James Allen's Girls' School in Dulwich. Deborah is married to Lawrence, Maths teacher and Hampden House tutor, and their youngest son is an Old Brightonian.

Contact: 01273 704375 Email: drao@brightoncollege.net

Rebecca Findlay, Alumni Relations Officer

Rebecca joined the office in January 2011 via Warwick University, Cancer Research Campaign, The Royal Horticultural Society and various advertising agencies. She brings her vast experience in marketing, writing and managing membership to the role.

Rebecca organises a full OB events calendar, produces all of the OB publications, and is keen to involve all ages of the alumni community. Rebecca has two children in the Pre-Prep, joyfully sings with the Choral Society every week and can often be found shouting on the sidelines down at the New Ground, where she is very much looking forward to seeing the Jubilee Pavilion.

Contact: 01273 704250 Email: rfindlay@brightoncollege.net