Emmeline Kwaan is a BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices alumna of Arts University Plymouth. She was a Student Representative for her course for two years and was awarded Student Rep of the Year for 2020/21. She regularly took part in 'Getting To Know You' sessions within the college and enjoyed being an active member of the Academic Board and as Vice-President of Higher Education (HE) on the Student Executive Committee, where she engaged with student feedback and helped to implement positive change.

She now runs Heart For Art, a community cafe by Victoria Park in Plymouth, which serves as a welcoming space for those wishing to try out one of her many creative workshops, network, or just have a cuppa and a chat.