Member Spotlight: Mandy Parkinson, Head of Business & Public Engagement, Manchester Metropolitan University
Each week we get to know one of our members slightly better. This week we find out more about Mandy Parkinson, Head of Business & Public Engagement, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Favourite quote or saying
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain” (Vivian Greene)
- Career highlight
Heading up the Business School’s, Centre for Enterprise at MMU, it’s great to see the work we do with SMEs go from strength to strength.
- Why do you love pro-manchester?
pro-manchester is a great insight into the needs of the business community in Greater Manchester and is helping to bridge the gap between private and public sector, something that will be key post-COVID.
- What are you reading at the moment?
Re-reading the Handmaids Tale
- What are you watching at the moment?
Just finished Money Heist, which was fantastic, and I am eagerly awaiting the next series now! I’ve also started watching Sons of Anarchy and am completely addicted.
- Favourite meeting place in Manchester
The Refuge is great for meetings, I also love Dukes 92 and popping to the Hatch on Oxford Road after work with the team.
- Favourite lockdown activity
Re-realising that I’ve got some beautiful countryside on my doorstep and taking advantage of the opportunity to take my daily exercise around the reservoir
- Most creative meal that you cook
Anyone who knows me well, will know that I am not known for my cooking abilities, however, my daughter informs me that I make the best Greek salad and mozzeralla fries.
- Most creative thing you’ve seen on a video call during the lockdown
My son’s floating head while on a Board meeting, I couldn’t see his head above the door behind me but colleagues on the call were highly amused (he hadn’t realised I was on a call and popped his head over the door to ask a question)
- Most mundane task you’ve completed since being in lockdown
DIY! I have become DIY obsessed and every room in the house has had a makeover – not sure what to do next now ……
11. What are you looking forward to doing again the most after lockdown?
Seeing friends and family and then retail therapy! I can’t wait to go back to shops and have a day and out shopping in Manchester with my friends and lunch in one of the many fab restaurants!
