Peter Quinn

Peter Quinn grew up in Birstall, West Yorkshire and came to York via Tanzania and Oxford.

As Director of Student Support at the University of York he led well-being initiatives for students and is still a College Fellow at Derwent College. Before this he was Head of the Disability Advisory Service at the University of Oxford and continues to be a consultant to the Hong Kong Institute of Education.

He now works as a consultant and trainer for universities and other organisations, focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion. He has two children at Knavesmire, where he is a regular volunteer for classroom reading and school trips. He is also a Knavesmire Harrier, supports Hamilton Panthers and collects African Masks.