Our Regional Ambassadors are alumni leaders who strengthen connections across the Alumni UK network. They foster engagement, share opportunities, support local events, and champion the impact of UK education in their communities.

As the network continues to grow, new ambassadors are joining this global cohort from May 2026, bringing fresh perspectives, expertise, and energy to enhance regional connections and collaboration.

Meet the ambassadors connecting alumni and communities around the world.

 
Americas (Brazil), Ricardo Marar

Americas (Brazil), Ricardo Marar NEW AMBASSADOR

Ricardo Marar is a lawyer and architect specialising in urban mobility and legal history. He is Head of Institutional Relations and International Strategic Partnerships at ESA OAB-SP. He has worked with global institutions including the World Bank and held roles at Brazil’s National Transport Regulatory Agency and Ministry of Cities. His work focuses on infrastructure, regulation, and urban development. He is an alumnus of University College London (UCL).

Americas (Mexico), Iryda Ontiveros

Americas (Mexico), Iryda Ontiveros NEW AMBASSADOR

Iryda Ontiveros is a Clinical Nutritionist specialising in gastroenterology and women’s health, with international experience across Mexico, the United States, Chile, and the UK. She holds an MSc in Clinical Nutrition with Distinction from the University of Nottingham and was awarded the British Council Women in STEM Scholarship. Her work focuses on evidence-based therapies for conditions including PCOS and gastrointestinal disorders. She has led nutrition programmes reaching over 1000 people.

East Asia, Dr Sheena Ramazanu

East Asia, Dr Sheena Ramazanu NEW AMBASSADOR

Dr Sheena Ramazanu is an academic leader and health policy advocate. She leads research and community initiatives across the Asia-Pacific. She is a Senior Visiting Fellow at the National University of Singapore and Visiting Assistant Professor at Universitas Serang Raya, Indonesia. A University of Manchester alumna, and recognised as a Global Nursing Leadership Scholar with the International Council of Nurses, she supports health systems strengthening at scale.

East Asia, Dr Vivian Ching

Vivian Ching is one of the East Asia regional ambassadors and will be responsible for the North-East part of the Asia region. Vivian is based in the UK.  Dr Vivian Ching is Senior Lecturer in Business Management at Ravensbourne University London, and holds five degrees from the UK and US including a PhD in Quality Management, an MPhil in Engineering, and an LLM in International Economic Law from the University of Warwick, and an MSc in Management from the University of Bath.

East Asia, Kim Bui

Kim Bui is one of the East Asia regional ambassadors and will be responsible for the South-East part of the Asia region. Kim lives in Vietnam. Kim graduated from Birmingham City University in 2013 with a Master's in International Broadcast Journalism. Her career journey started as a Senior Program Specialist and evolved into freelancing as a content writer. She has honed her skills in storytelling and communication, leveraging her education and experiences to craft compelling narratives.

Europe, Alexandros Charkiolakis

Alexandros Charkiolakis is the Regional Ambassador for Europe. Alexandros studied music at the University of Sheffield where he graduated with a BMus(Hons) in 2002 and an MMus by Research in musicology and orchestral conducting in 2004. Alexandros was appointed General Director of the Friends of Music Society in Athens. He is currently a member of the Board of the State Orchestra of Athens and the Mikis Theodorakis Museum in Zatouna. 

MENA, Yasmin Ramadan

MENA, Yasmin Ramadan NEW AMBASSADOR

Yasmin Ramadan is a communications strategist, technology entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of the Arab Women Wellbeing Network. With over 20 years of experience across the UK, USA, Middle East, and Africa, her work spans media, public policy, and strategic communications. She has led international projects with organisations including the FCDO and MBC Group. A Chevening alumna and graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London, she focuses on inclusive digital innovation and global collaboration.

MENA, Abedalrahman Alzghoul

MENA, Abedalrahman Alzghoul NEW AMBASSADOR

Abedalrahman Alzghoul is a Jordanian social entrepreneur and founder of Bread for Education, a social enterprise that supports education and community empowerment. With over nine years’ experience, he also serves as an innovation advisor. He holds an MBA in Enterprise and Innovation from the University of Sunderland. His work has received multiple recognitions, including the Royal Medal for Excellence (Jordan) and the British Council Alumni Award in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

South Asia (Pakistan), Minha Allibhoy

South Asia (Pakistan), Minha Allibhoy NEW AMBASSADOR

Minha Allibhoy is a senior HR leader at Procter & Gamble, specialising in compensation strategy, organisational transformation, and diversity and inclusion across South Asia and the Middle East. With over a decade of experience, she has led workforce transformations and introduced AI-enabled HR solutions to improve access and decision-making. A Chevening Scholar and University of Edinburgh alumna, she actively contributes to Alumni UK through professional development and engagement initiatives.

South Asia, Fiona Mehta

Fiona Mehta is one of the South Asia Regional Ambassadors, primarily covering India. Fiona is a Bachelor of Law graduate from Brunel University London in 2022. Fiona will be pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law) from the University of London with academic direction from Queen Mary University of London and University College London in the summer of 2025. She is a lawyer, journalist, writer, and arbitrator by profession.