Executive Committee
Ruby Steele (she/her)– President
jcr.president@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Classics and German, 2nd year
I will be your JCR President this year! My main job is to represent the JCR at meetings across the college and wider university. I also run fortnightly motions where you can have a say in making college life better. I’m very excited to start this role and I am always up for a chat if you see me around!
Grace Moore (she/her)- Vice President and Treasurer
jcr.treasurer@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Philosophy and Linguistics, 2nd year
I’m so excited to be this year’s VP and Treasurer – which basically means I help Ruby out and look after the money. My biggest goals are to make the JCR’s funds more transparent and to get more people to motions.
Freya Gray (she/her) – Secretary
jcr.secretary@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Geography, 2nd year
As secretary, my role is to send out the weekly notices, organise and take minutes at meetings and managing the JCR inbox. I also assist Ruby and Grace with their roles and one of our priorities this year is increasing motions attendance.
Freshers' Committee
Alexei Szpuk (he/him)- Freshers' Rep
Course: Biochemistry, 2nd year
As Freshers' Rep, I organise Freshers' Week and also act as a point of contact for anyone in first year with worries, queries or concerns. In particular, I want to focus on ensuring there is continued support for freshers throughout the whole of first year.
Lara Rowe (she/her)- Freshers' Treasurer
Course: Biology, 2nd year
I basically handle the funds for freshers' week and manage the bank account to ensure events can go ahead!
Caitlin Donohue (she/her)- Freshers' Entz Officer
Course: Biology, 2nd year
Alongside the rest of the freshers committee, I plan the entertainment during freshers week. My main aim is to make the freshers' transition to uni life easier and a lot more fun!
Hannah Pierce (she/her)- Freshers' Welfare Officer
Course: Psychology, 2nd year
Hey, I'm your freshers welfare rep this year! This means I help organise freshers week, and try to ensure it's as fun as possible for everyone, whilst looking after your well-being! If you have any questions freshers related, or have any queries or concerns in general I am here to help! Looking forward to meeting you all soon!
Carys Davies (she/her)- Freshers' Artz Officer
Course: Biochemistry
Hey!! My role involves making a welcome pack which has all the up to date information the freshers will need for their arrival, and designing some fun Worcester-related freshers' stash! I'll also be helping out a lot in Freshers' Week, so do say hi if you see me around:)
Entz Committee
Kiera-Jade Yapp (she/her) – Entz Officer
kiera.yapp@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Law, 2nd year
In my role I help plan all of the events such as pink drinks and BOP’s alongside the three other girls on the entz committee.
Nayana Crowe (she/they)- Entz Treasurer
Course: Maths and Philosophy, 2nd year
As Entz Treasurer I work with the rest of the Entz team to organise bops and other college events like the summer garden party and pink drinks, in particular by managing the money that goes towards these.
Issy Armour (she/her)- Entz Secretary
isabella.armour@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: PPE, 2nd year
My role involves working with the rest of the Entz team to run events in college, with a particular focus on advertising and communication. Very excited to be helping out this year!
Lauren Hardcastle (she/her) – Entz Ticketing Officer
lauren.hardcastle@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Engineering, 2nd year
Heya, I’m Lauren and I manage all things tickets for the entz team! This means you’ll see me around selling and advertising our bops and discount codes for club nights (And anything else I think you’d like) in person !!
Domestic Committee
Aimee Ross (she/they) – Female Welfare Officer
aimee.ross@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: French and Beginner’s Italian, 2nd year
Welfare is about checking in with yourself and taking time to reflect. I’m excited to support any student one-on-one or with a roster of fun activities I’ll be running with the other Welfare reps to distract from Oxford’s intensity!
Hayden Roberts (he/him) – Male Welfare Officer
hayden.roberts@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Psychology, 2nd year
Aimee and I will be running weekly wellbeing events (with cake and wine etc.) as well as 1-to-1 peer mentor sessions all year! If you would like to chat please feel free to reach out 🙂
Jaime Clemett (she/her) – Class Act Officer
Course: Law, 2nd year
As class act rep, I represent students who are working class, state comp educated, low income, first generation, care experienced, estranged, a young carer or foundation year students. I am super excited for some social events this term, and looking forward to finding new ways to support class act students!
Anne-Laure Mukosa (she/her) – Racial & Ethnic Minorities Rep
anna-laure.mukosa@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Classics, 2nd year
hi! i’m the racial and ethnic minorities rep which means that i host events to represent the RAE community at worcester! i organise things like welfare teas and our termly bame drinks! i would love to do more academic and welfare events, as well as increase the visibility of our events across the uni, and have started an instagram to do just that @worcesterbame!
Phoebe Free (she/her)- Academic Affairs & Careers Officer
Course: German, 2nd year
I'm your point of contact this year for all things academic that you want the JCR's support with. If you have an academic or career related issue I'm here to help or get you in touch with the people who can. And I'll try and keep you updated with the dev(elopment) office and careers office too!
Luka Shokunbi – Access and Admissions Officer
luka.shokunbi@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: French and Linguistics, 2nd year
I’ll be assisting the Access Office with outreach events throughout the year, including the open days, online seminars & onboarding new ambassadors. You might see me around Worcester giving a tour or ten, be sure to say hi!
Benedict Heath (he/him) – Faith Rep
benedict.heath@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Earth Sciences, 2nd year
My job is to ensure all your faith needs are met, by working with college and the wider university societies. We might even have some fun events throughout the year…:)
Vyn Jayasoma (they/them) – LGBTQ+ Rep
noveeni.jayasoma@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Law, 2nd year
As LGBTQ+ Rep, I hope to represent the needs and desires of our queer community here in college, ensuring that all students and staff alike feel seen and respected. I am also really looking forward to hosting some LGBTQ+ events and socials to celebrate queer pride all year around!
Chernor Barry (he/him)- Disabilities Rep
chernor.barry@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Biology, 2nd year
As the disabilities rep l am responsible for ensuring that Worcester remains a community that is welcoming to all regardless of what needs they may have. I’d like to continue the work of my predecessor by making Worcester’s beautiful spaces more accessible for everyone.
Maddison Black (she/her) – Gender Equalities Rep
maddison.black@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Law with Spanish Law, 2nd year
I’ve been gender equality rep for one term so far and am so excited to continue! I hope to use my role to improve the resources available to Worcester students and contribute towards an environment where everyone feels comfortable.
Luca Adams (he/him)- Food and Bar Rep
luca.adams@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Biology, 2nd year
I’m the go-to person to ask if you have any questions about Worcester’s food and drink! I also run the termly bar karaoke and other misc bar events, which i’m happy to take suggestions for!
Ben Taylor (he/him) – Housing Officer
benjamin.taylor@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: English, 2nd year
Hi! I’m really excited to be your housing rep this year! I’m responsible for sorting out any housing-related issues you might have, no matter how big or small. This year, I’ll also be trying to make photos of rooms more accessible on the Worc website so you can know what to expect for the coming year-but until then please feel free to message or email with any questions you have!
Rae Ju (she/her) – International Students Rep
ngiam.ju@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Law, 2nd year
My role as international students rep basically entails organising socials and sorting out international vacation storage for the international students at wore! if you are an international student with questions or worries do reach out!
Luke Hewson (he/him) – Computing Rep
luke.hewson@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Geography, 2nd year
My role mainly involves ensuring that the JCR’s online presence runs smoothly, whether that be via monitoring elections or working to update the JCR website! I also liaise with the College IT team to voice any student concerns or queries regarding IT!
Rowan Briggs-Smith (she/her)- Artz Officer
rowan.briggssmith@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Fine Art, 2nd year
My role is about promoting all the arts at Worcester! I’m excited to collaborate with some of the amazing creative people at Worcester to run events like Worc in the Park (Worcester’s own festival!), and Drink and Draw.
Myles Alao (he/him) – Woosta Source Editor
myles.alao@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: History, 2nd year
Hi, I’m Myles, and I’m your Woosta Source Editor!
My role involves showcasing everything that makes Worcester, WORCESTER – providing a platform for the many talents of our college, giving termly roundups and posting random photoshoots of anyone who’s unlucky enough to have been chosen. Most importantly (at least to me), I run the Peeking Duck column and Facebook page, which means I have insider knowledge of all the college’s gossip, the best of which is revealed at the end of term in each issue.
So, if you have any ideas for columns or articles for MT or HT26, want a random feature or just have damning gossip that the streets NEED to know, teel free to hit me up!
Hemish Patpatia (he/him) – Sports Rep
hemish.patpatia@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Economics and Management, 2nd year
I think my role is pretty self explanatory. Any questions about sports please do not hesitate to ask (I will probably enjoy answering them. I played football, netball, cricket, basketball, hockey and rowing for Worcester last year so l hopetully have some helpful knowledge in these areas. My goal for the tollowing year is to make Worcester the best sporting college in Oxford, which can only be achieved with the help of everyone.
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Eliza Goulborn (she/her) – Charities Officer
eliza.goulborn@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Engineering, 2nd year
As charities rep this year I’ll be organising some events to help the JCR fundraise for it’s chosen charities, as well as ordering your college stash. Look out for puffer jacket sales, and keep some empty space in your calendars during your first term!
Josh Kelly (he/him) – Environment and Ethics Rep
joshua.kelly@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Theology and Religion, 3rd year
My role as environment and ethics rep involves ensuring to the best of my ability the college and our great community behaves in a way that is sustainable and, of course, ethical. We’ll be doing a yard sale this term ran by many of the JCR members which will continue our sustainable goals. If you have any other ideas of how college can improve give me an email.
Macey Pattenden (she/her) – Suspended Students Rep
macey.pattenden@worc.ox.ac.uk
Course: Medicine, 3rd year
The suspended students rep’s job is to look out for anyone thinking about or ending up taking a year away from their studies. I’m excited for some new initiatives to start in Michaelmas, including welcome back goody bags, information packs for those thinking of suspending and working to rephrase the policy!