Staff

Aoife is an academic with over 15 years of experience. She recently joined Ulster University as a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics. Prior to this, Aoife was an Associate Professor of Human Movement Biomechanics at Staffordshire University. Through her roles she has experience in developing and delivering research-led face-to-face and distance education programmes, workshops and conferences. She has research interests in clinical biomechanics, with a focus on diabetic footwear, assistive technology, and gait analysis and acts as a Mentor within the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Mentoring Programme. Aoife’s goal in her role is to expand the education offering from BAPO for all its members.

Kate has worked within a P&O setting for over 20 years, starting her career as an Orthotic Clerk. Kate started working at BAPO in 2022.

Kate previously led a sustainability project, which won the CAHPO Greener AHP Award in 2022.

Mim has worked within cancer care settings since 2019, starting her career in a hospital as a radiotherapy booking clerk. She joined the BAPO Secretariat in 2024.

Mim previously won a Rising Star Award for creating a brand-new service to support pre-diagnosis and early diagnosis cancer patients.