Meet the team

Officers

Abi, SU President on Kingsgate bridge
Abi, SU President on Kingsgate bridge
Abi Taylor SU President su.president@durham.ac.uk 
Ellie, Education Officer, on Kingsgate bridge
Ellie, Education Officer, on Kingsgate bridge
Ellie Dinsdale Education Officer su.education@durham.ac.uk 
Fran, Community Officer, on Kingsgate bridge
Fran, Community Officer, on Kingsgate bridge
Fran Brandon-Higgs Community Officer su.community@durham.ac.uk 

Senior Leadership Team

Gareth Hughes
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Gareth Hughes Chief Executive gareth.j.hughes@durham.ac.uk
Lil Collingahm-Clark
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Lil Collingham-Clark Deputy CEO lil.collingham-clark@durham.ac.uk

Georgi Lambert
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Georgina Lambert Director of Communications and Strategy georgina.lambert@durham.ac.uk

Rebecca Henderson
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Rebecca Henderson Director of Campaigns rebecca.henderson@durham.ac.uk
Jamie Caress
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Jamie Caress Deputy Director of Services jamie.caress@durham.ac.uk 

Central team

Martin Horrocks
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Martin Horrocks Finance Manager martin.horrocks@durham.ac.ukMartin leads the Durham SU Finance and Admin team looking after the finance, day to day HR and governance areas of the charity.
Lisa Dodds
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Lisa Dodds Finance Coordinator lisa.dodds@durham.ac.uk
Lauren Hodgson
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Lauren Hodgson Administration Manager lauren.a.hodgson@durham.ac.uk

Marketing team

Kirsty Deacon-Brown
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Kirsty Deacon-Brown Marketing Manager kirsty.deacon-brown@durham.ac.ukMy focus is to ensure Durham SU effectively understands and communicates with our student members. The marketing team manages Durham SU’s brand identity, so that it engages students, reflects our values and articulates our ambitions. One of the most enjoyable things for me is working with great people to progress student campaigns with resources and opportunities to inspire students to participate.
Ross Kitching
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Ross Kitching Digital Communications Exec (Web and Data) ross.kitching@durham.ac.ukI develop the Union website, manage the membership database and look after all things technology. I also monitor the performance of the SU’s online platforms and provide digital support to any other projects and campaigns.
Emily Mcmillan
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Emily McMillan Marketing and Communications Coordinator emily.mcmillan@durham.ac.ukMy role in the Marketing team is to effectively raise awareness of Durham SU and deliver high quality communications to our members. I manage our social media channels where I highlight our impact, success stories and achievements, as well as stories about our members and their successes. I’m always happy to chat about the ways we can showcase our student activities so don’t hesitate to get in touch for a chat.

ASK team

Gemma McClure
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Gemma McClure ASK Manager gemma.mcclure@durham.ac.uk
Jon Dougherty
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Jon Dougherty ASK Coordinator jon.dougherty@durham.ac.uk
Claire Marshall
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Claire Marshall ASK Coordinator claire.marshall2@durham.ac.uk
 
 

Student Voice team

Ellie Scorah
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Ellie Scorah Student Voice Manager eleanor.m.scorah@durham.ac.ukIf you want to have your voice heard, but aren’t sure how, then drop me an email! Whether that’s planning a protest, speaking up at SU Assembly, or taking your ideas directly to the University – the Student Voice Team can help you.
Sophie Davis Birch
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Sophie Davis-Birch Activism Programme Coordinator sophie.l.birch@durham.ac.ukWhether you’ve got a new idea for a campaign, want to create change but don’t know where to start or you’re just interested in activism, I’m here to listen, support and encourage you along the way!
Abby
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Abby Lewis Access and Participation Programme Coordinator abigail.a.lewis@durham.ac.ukI’m here to support you in removing the barriers you might face in getting the university experience you want. Whether it’s due to the cost of living, coming from a non-traditional background, or anything else, I’ll encourage and champion you in making sure you have a seat at the table and that your voice is heard.
Olivia
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Olivia Flavell Education Programme Coordinator olivia.flavell@durham.ac.ukFrom training and advising Faculty and Course Reps, to decolonisation work and induction, my role is to make sure that you leave University feeling you had a hand in shaping your educational experience. Do you have ideas for improving student induction? Or are you unsure how to contact your Course or Faculty Representative about an issue on your course? Myself and the SU are here to support you and ensure you get the most out of your time at University.