Samantha Ponting

As the Digital & Marketing lead for Access & Outreach, it’s my job to design and produce visually exciting content that will inspire and attract students from all backgrounds to attend events and engage with our programmes. 

Communication has always been at the core of my career, which began with a degree in Graphic Design. I've worked for over 20 years in design agencies abroad and in the UK, before moving into the education sector.

I have first-hand experience of state school students attending Oxford colleges, where they’ve thrived academically and personally. This has helped me really appreciate the critical role outreach events play in engaging students who might not otherwise have considered Oxford as an option. 

I want to see talented pupils, whatever their backgrounds, believe in themselves and access all the educational and life opportunities available to them. So, I’m excited to be using my experience and skills to engage, inspire and encourage students to explore their higher education choices.