Moderating the Enterprising Alumni Network expert panel

Last month, Gabrielle Shiner-Hill led the Enterprising Alumni Network and Great Bowery co-hosted event on maintaining a creative brand as an artist or creator.

On Tuesday 26 March, over 200 graduates gathered at Central Saint Martins for an evening of networking, followed by a welcome from Allan Atlee, Dean of Academic Strategy, CSM.

The evening culminated in an enlightening panel discussion. Our panellists were award-winning founder, writer, speaker and creative consultant, and CSM graduate, Sharmadean Reid MBE; founder and creative director of Beauty Papers, and London College of Fashion graduate, Maxine Leonard; Samuel Ade, founder of online store and platform Ilana and CSM graduate; and Daniel Tyson, Director of Great Bowery Incubator.

This was the first London-based event in the transatlantic partnership between Great Bowery and UAL. This unique relationship will see the University working in partnership with the acclaimed representation agency to facilitate introductions with industry leaders, creative brands, and innovators.

Enterprising Alumni Network

The Enterprising Alumni Network is a dynamic network of graduates who’re leading the way in the creative industries. Members of the association are brand owners, social enterprises, freelancers and CEOs. Run by alumni volunteers, the network organises supportive events throughout the year featuring inspirational speakers, which are a chance to meet like-minded creatives. Gabrielle Shiner-hill is the President of the Enterprising Alumni Network.

All photos by Berenice Guzzo