Amalia Rowe

Biography

A strategic leader with a diverse background in healthcare, academia, and management. Experience includes service as Head of Division at the University of Essex, where focus was placed on aligning strategic objectives with evidence-based practices to achieve positive outcomes in education and healthcare. Demonstrated expertise in programme development, operational optimisation, and fostering collaborative relationships with diverse teams. Committed to principles of fairness, inclusivity, and a focus on positive impact, this individual seeks to cultivate environments where diverse perspectives are valued and initiatives yield demonstrable improvements. With a Master of Public Health (MPH) specialising in epidemiology and biostatistics, data analysis is employed to inform strategic decision-making, enhance operational processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Key achievements include the rapid expansion of divisional activities, successful collaboration on funding bids for complex projects, securing substantial financial resources, expanding educational provision, and establishing strategic partnerships that deliver mutual benefits. A foundation of 20 years in healthcare informs a patient-centred, outcomes-driven approach, which is applied to strategic operations and business development, ensuring the needs of end-users—students, patients, and partners—are met. Experience includes the integration of emerging industry trends and data-driven methodologies to develop innovative curricula that support both workforce development and individual career advancement. Interests lie at the intersection where the application of analytical skills, operational efficiency, and strategic foresight meet. Proficient in leading cross-sector collaborations, optimising workflows, and ensuring programmes align with institutional objectives. Currently pursuing the Essex MBA in Oct 2025 to further develop expertise in business strategy, business intelligence analysis, and organisational growth, with a particular focus on leveraging data insights to advance institutional strategic aims.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate Medical and Clinical Education University of Essex, (2024)

• Master of Public Health University of Melbourne, (2016)

• Bachelor of Oral Health University of Melbourne, (2008)

Appointments

University of Essex

• Senior Lecturer, University of Essex (1/10/2023 - present)

• Head of Oral Health Science Division, Health and Social Care, University of Essex (4/3/2022 - 13/3/2025)

• Placement Lead - FdSc Oral Health Science, University of Essex (7/3/2022 - 1/10/2024)

• Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex (11/1/2018 - 30/9/2023)

• Module Lead - HS734 Critical Appraisal and Research Skills for Dental Practice, University of Essex (23/9/2019 - present)

• Programme Lead - B750 FdSc Oral Health Science, University of Essex (6/7/2020 - 7/3/2022)

• Co-Module Lead - HS730 Introduction to Oral Health and Disease, University of Essex (23/9/2019 - 20/9/2021)

• Programme Lead - B751 BSc Oral Health Science, University of Essex (2/1/2020 - 16/1/2021)

• Placement Link Lecturer - BSc Oral Health Science, University of Essex (1/1/2019 - 1/1/2021)

• Module lead - HS731 Promotion of Oral Health and Prevention of Oral Disease, University of Essex (2/4/2018 - present)

• Oral Health Clinical Skills Lead, University of Essex (2/1/2020 - present)

Other academic

• External Examiner, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire (1/10/2022 - present)