Natasha Hodby

Natasha joined the University of Suffolk in July 2023 as the Grants and Gifts Officer. She is responsible for grant applications and fundraising for the University.

Natasha graduated from the University of Essex with a degree in Psychology in 2014. After graduating, she began her career in fundraising with a local charity in Ipswich, before moving to London to work with national charities. She has experience of supporting businesses, schools, universities, communities and individuals with their fundraising, as well as experience of grant applications, legacies, volunteer management and event organisation. After 5 years in London, Natasha moved back to Suffolk and was delighted to join the Alumni Relations and Development Team at the University of Suffolk in the new role of Grants and Gifts Officer.

Natasha is passionate about education, fundraising and the voluntary sector. She volunteers as a tutor to support students to achieve their aim of going to University as well as volunteering with other charities and taking part in fundraising events for causes she is passionate about.