Candidate Profile

Tell students about yourself

I’m currently in my 4th year studying electronics. Throughout my time here, I have been involved in lots of performing arts, from orchestras and jazz to musical theatre and even a Fringe run, as well as various roles within Trevelyan College, including Technical Manager and Clubs and Societies Officer. A highlight from my time was assisting the Trans Association in setting up the Gender Expression Fund while I was president of Trevs LGBTQ+ Society.

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

The role of Community Officer relies on good communication between the officer and those around them. I’ve demonstrated effective communication skills in various contexts, notably when as Clubs and Societies Officer I acted as the point of contact between over thirty student groups and the college, allowing the relationship to be restored enough for the first ever Societies Formal in Trevs. As Community Officer, I’ll strive to aid communication by running drop ins for students and student leaders all around the city, to have a more personable relationship between the SU and students.

Why is this role important to you?

Moving to university is one of the scariest yet most formative times of your life. As Community Officer, I want to do my part in helping to ease this transition. This help can come in several ways; but one area of focus for me is wanting to bring an even closer relationship between the SU and various Common Rooms (CRs), with a particular focus on working together on welfare campaigns and pooling of resources/knowledge. Such a collaboration would provide more opportunities for the SU and CRs to help students feel comfortable at university, and allow them to work together to achieve the common goal of enhancing student experience and wellbeing while at university. I am very lucky to have benefited massively from the support from both the SU and JCR while at university, and I want to pass this generous support forwards to the next generation of Durham students.

What is your pitch to students?

I’m passionate about ensuring that everyone can feel comfortable at university, and that they know how to get support in whatever way they most need it. This can range from financial support in specific areas of belonging to providing a safe, nurturing environment at university through collaboration, communication, and publicity.