Meet the team

Officers

Dan
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Dan Lonsdale SU President su.president@durham.ac.uk 
Freddy
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Freddy Fossey-Warren PG Academic Officer su.pgacademic@durham.ac.uk 
Deborah Acheampong
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Deborah Acheampong Welfare and Liberation Officer su.welflib@durham.ac.uk 
Skye Carroll
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Skye Carroll Opportunities Officer su.opportunities@durham.ac.uk  
William Brown
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William Brown UG Academic Officer su.ugacademic@durham.ac.uk 

Senior Leadership Team

Gareth Hughes
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Gareth Hughes Chief Executive gareth.j.hughes@durham.ac.ukI lead the professional staff team, working with the Officers to represent student interest and deliver services. I ensure that elected student leaders have the right support to lead their campaigns, their student groups, and make a difference to education and the wider student experience at Durham.
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
Kirsty Morrison
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Kirsty Morrison Director of Services kirsty.morrison@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.
Alison Carr
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Alison Carr Finance Coordinator alison.carr@durham.ac.uk
Lisa Dodds
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Lisa Dodds Finance Coordinator lisa.dodds@durham.ac.uk
Lauren Hodgson
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Lauren Hodgson Executive Assistant (Governance) lauren.a.hodgson@durham.ac.uk
Lauren Hodgson
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Joshua Robertson Administrative Support Apprentice joshua.robertson@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.
Gavin Shepherdson
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Gavin Shepherdson Design and Communications Coordinator gavin.a.shepherdson@durham.ac.ukI work within the marketing team to create design for print and web. I also produce our videos and provide digital support to the many projects and campaigns Durham SU runs. If you are in need of any design assistance, please get in touch.
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

Imogen Charvill-Ryall
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Imogen Charvill-Ryall ASK manager  
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
Gemma McClure
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Gemma McClure ASK Coordinator gemma.mcclure@durham.ac.uk
Jen Clark
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Jennifer Clark ASK Administrator jennifer.l.clark@durham.ac.ukHello, my name is Jen. I am here to provide admin support to the ASK team wherever required. This entails tasks such as helping manage event ticketing, training events and workshops, organising meetings, sending out group emails, answering enquiries, and setting up student group elections.
 

ASK Assistants

Ayasha
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Ayasha Nordiawan ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Jenni
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Jenni Kingsnorth ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Tom
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Tom Haldenby ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Will Price
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Will Price ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Fi Laing
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Fi Laing ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Emma Clarke
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Emma Clarke ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Moitreyo
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Moitreyo Ganguli ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Honor
Honor Calvert
Honor Calvert ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Beatrice Nicastro
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Beatrice Nicastro ASK Assistant ask@durham.ac.uk
Sophie Midlane
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Sophie Midlane ASK Assistant ask@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
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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.
Vicky Bathrelou
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Vicky Bathrelou Housing Programme Coordinator vasiliki.bathrelou@durham.ac.uk 
Have ideas, concerns, or suggestions about student housing? Your input is invaluable! Whether it's advocating for better accommodation standards, exploring affordable housing alternatives, or addressing any housing-related issues you face, I'm here to listen and support. Together, we can shape the future of student housing at Durham University. Your voice matters..
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.
Henry
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Henry Bashford Student Voice Intern henry.g.bashford@durham.ac.uk

Commercial team

Jamie Caress
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Jamie Caress Deputy Director of Services jamie.caress@durham.ac.uk 
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Francesco Marchionni Duty Manager francesco.marchionni@durham.ac.uk