Sarah Penny is a Researcher Developer (Fellows) at University of York. Colleagues describe them as "Throughout my time at IAS, Sarah has been an incredible source of guidance and support. Being an early career scholar can be a daunting and isolating experience but, through her work and dedication, Sarah managed to foster the feeling of being part of a genuine community. As a career coach, one of her greatest qualities is her ability to understand personally what affects us and to provide feedback especially when we can not formulate ideas straight away. More than anything, Sarah cares… Show more" and "I met Dr. Penny during my Early Career fellowship at the Institute of Advanced Studies, she was supportive and approachable throughout the programme. Despite the remote-only participation owing to Covid-19 the online environment developed by Sarah perfectly fulfilled the purpose of the programme, with plenty of opportunities to interact, discuss and learn from other fellows. In addition, her professional advice and suggestions on taking the next steps in my career were very helpful as I… Show more"