Roland Maposa

Roland is a PhD Candidate at Leeds University Business School, researching International Business Policy, Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Development. He serves as an independent Governor on the Board of Leeds Trinity University and as a Finance and Resources Committee member.

Roland’s previous board experience includes being a Trustee on the board of Leeds University Union and co-founding InLeeds, an initiative that works toward retaining student talent from the Universities in the City of Leeds for the Leeds City Region. He brings experience in the Charity sector and an international student experience and perspective. He is inspired by Leeds Trinity University’s values of dignity and care, particularly respect and inclusivity. In his role on the board, Roland approaches his duty and responsibilities inclusively and professionally. This is guided by a people-centred and purpose-led solution focus.

With a keen interest in social inclusion through education, Roland strongly desires to empower individuals and communities, informed by his aspiration to serve and give both forward and back. He also volunteers as a learning champion with the Lifelong Learning Centre, University of Leeds. This role empowers non-traditional students considering a return to Higher Education. He also volunteers as a job coach and mentor for young people through SPEAR Leeds. He currently also serves as a member of the Finance Subcommittee at Leeds University Union.

He aspires to contribute positively to Leeds Trinity University's values of social justice and enhancing opportunity and to the University’s ambition to be an enterprising anchor institution in Leeds.