Christy Traore is an experienced academic and business leader currently serving as Acting Dean of Faculty (Business and Law) and Head of Business School (Interim) at the University of Roehampton since August 2021. Christy also co-founded New Working Class in September 2020 and previously held key leadership roles, including Provost (Interim) at London College of International Business Studies and Deputy President/Executive Dean at GSM London. With a background in academic collaborations and programme development at various institutions, Christy's expertise extends across marketing and professional education. Christy holds an MA in International Business from the University of Central Lancashire and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from CIM Academy, among other qualifications.