Candidate Profile

Tell students about yourself

I’m a second-year Visual Arts and Film student and the current sole undergraduate Arts & Humanities Faculty Representative at Durham. I’m actively involved in student media, filmmaking, and large-scale events, alongside external experience in the film industry. I’m an extroverted and people-oriented person who enjoys directing, debating, and collaborative creative work. Outside academics, I’m also involved in PalTV (DU Student TV), fencing, clay pigeon shooting and WalkOn Charity Fashion show.

If elected, what sort of Officer can students expect you be?

If elected, students can expect me to be proactive, visible, and accountable. I approach change in a structured and practical way, such as identifying issues clearly, understanding institutional constraints, and pushing for realistic, deliverable outcomes. I value open communication and regular engagement, ensuring students are not only consulted but actively involved in shaping decisions that affect them. My experience leading creative teams under pressure has taught me how to manage competing priorities, mediate differing perspectives, and follow through on commitments. I would treat this role seriously, with consistency, transparency, and responsibility.

Why is this role important to you?

This role is important to me because I have seen first-hand how easily Arts & Humanities students can feel disconnected from decision-making processes. As the undergraduate Faculty Representative, I have talked with the current faculty officer and witnessed both the value of student input and the gaps that still exist in communication, transparency, and follow-through.

I care about representation that is meaningful rather than symbolic. Students should not have to go through unclear systems, inconsistent information, or fragmented support structures on their own. I also care deeply about the visibility of Arts & Humanities pathways, particularly for students pursuing creative or non-traditional careers, where guidance can often feel limited.

For me, this role is not about holding a title. It is about ensuring that student voices translate into structural awareness, clearer processes, and tangible improvements within the faculty.

What is your pitch to students?

I’m passionate about making Arts & Humanities feel visible, supported, and genuinely connected. Clearer information, better communication, and practical outcomes. Not just emails, meetings, and mixed messages. Students shouldn’t have to figure everything out alone.

Let’s make it make sense.