The Secretariat is pleased to announce that Louise Drogoul has been promoted to Advisor for Innovation & Sustainability.
Louise joined the Secretariat in April 2021, previously serving as a Junior Advisor for Innovation, and had previously undertaken a traineeship in the Secretariat during her studies in 2017.
She is a graduate of International Relations and Politics studies at the University of Sheffield, one of our Member universities. She has also completed postgraduate studies at the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. She speaks fluent French, English and Korean and also has knowledge of both Japanese and Chinese.
Commenting on her experience so far and her promotion to the new role, Louise said:
“I have learnt a lot throughout this year as a member of the Secretariat and I look forward to keeping working with all my colleagues and our Members in our Association.
I have learnt a great deal and have become passionate about the important role of universities of Science and Technology at the societal level, contributing to solving the great challenges of our world.
In my studies as well as my personal life, I have always shown great interest and passion in sustainability and climate change. In my new role, I hope to be able to support our Members in the best way that I can and together inspire and lead the way towards a more sustainable world.”
In her new role, Louise will support the team with Member engagement and provide operational support to both Task Force Innovation and Task Force Sustainability.