Ana Eslava

Ana Eslava against white backgroundMaster of Business Administration, 2023

Hey everyone! I’m Ana from Colombia. I am an adventure enthusiast who finds solace in the great outdoors and the thrill of trekking through breathtaking landscapes. When I’m not exploring nature’s wonders, you can catch me indulging in my love for board games, where strategic challenges and friendly competition light up my days. Life is all about adventure and fun, and I’m eager to embrace every moment with a mix of wanderlust and playful spirit!

Contact: Ana.Eslava.MBA23@said.oxford.edu

Danielle Casual HeadshotMSc Translational Health Sciences, 2023

Marrying her love for technology and the arts, Danielle Mullings is a The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Scholar who recently completed a BSc in software engineering with a minor in film studies. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, her dynamism has allowed her to operate in various fields, including leadership, TV/Radio hosting, travelling and filmmaking.

Selected as the valedictorian for the graduating class of 2022, Danielle believes strongly in the power of technology and innovation in edifying society and would ultimately like to work in areas with civic applications of technology. This complements her work as the Impact & Partnerships Officer for Transform Health, a global coalition aimed at using technology as a catalyst for universal health coverage. Exciting for Mullings is the opportunity to work with youth groups on other key digital health initiatives, including the Governing Health Futures 2030 operated by the Lancet and Financial Times commission. She also works with UNICEF Jamaica, leading the rollout of a chatbot to teach life and job-readiness skills to out-of-school youth. As a natural leader, she has taken an active role in advocacy for young people, serving on various councils and committees both locally and internationally to voice the needs and concerns of her peers in the areas of digital transformation, education, and national issues.

In addition to her work in technology, Danielle is deeply invested in media and communications, having hosted the popular TV series “GenZed” and produced documentaries that aim to preserve cultural identity. In addition, she also serves on the RJR Gleaner Communications Youth Advisory Board where she contributes valuable perspectives to the management of the media house.

All her passions are centred around people and innovation and doing the Jamaican flairy as her interests in culture and languages have allowed her to travel. This includes Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala and most recently, Kenya. Above all, Danielle believes in leading change with inspiration, authenticity and love. She aspires to become a world leader in technological representation for the Caribbean and Latin America, focusing on enhancing the Caribbean’s pursuit of the SDGs.

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Contact: danielle.mullings@gtc.ox.ac.uk

Layla LavalleeDPhil Primary Health Care, 2023

Originally from Vancouver, Canada I have been working and studying in the UK for the past 25 years. With a background in nursing, midwifery, public health and trial management, I am currently undertaking a DPhil in Primary Care as an NIHR doctoral fellow.

My research explores the postnatal experiences of under-served women affected by hypertensive disease in pregnancy (HDP). The findings will be used to co-produce recommendations for research and practice aimed at reducing the longer-term cardiovascular disease risks associated with HDP and addressing the complex factors that drive inequalities within this context.

When not working I’m kept busy with family life, which includes two teenage children, catching up with friends and traveling when I can.

Josh ColeMSc Clinical Embryology, 2023

I’m from Melbourne, Australia, and have a background in genetics and reproductive biology. Specifically, I have researched the effect of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on female reproductive diseases like PCOS and POI and thoroughly enjoyed working with mice models.

Contact: katefowler00@gmail.com

Aakarsh Singh Passport PhotoMaster of Business Administration, 2023

I’m an incoming MBA student originally from Pune, India.

Over the past six years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work at India’s largest ed-tech firm.
I have an established business in semi-urban and rural markets for value addition in children’s learning.
I have designed training modules in coordination with the sales team to impact ~24,000 clients in education in Central India.

When I’m not crunching numbers, you’ll likely find me indulging in my love for outdoor adventures. Hiking, exploring new trails, and camping under the stars are my go-to activities. I’m also a table tennis enthusiast, and I’ve dabbled in bike track racing. You’ll also find me practicing meditation and spending time with animals.

Hanisha KumarMaster of Business Administration, 2023

Incoming MBA candidate, Class of 2024 at Oxford Saïd. Dubai-born and raised marketer driving global impact through cross-cultural insights from 7+ years of experience in marketing strategy, creating impactful marketing campaigns, maximising brand visibility and customer engagement in Dubai and the MENA region.

Contact: hanisha.kumar.mba23@said.oxford.edu