Committee 2020
The committee is elected every year at the end of Michaelmas Term. The president is elected first, followed by the rest of the committee. Everyone standing participate in a hustings - an event where candidates give a short speech and are asked a few questions.
Feel free to contact any committee member at any time. We are here to support you!
Aurelio
I’m in my second year studying Philosophy. As your President, I represent the student body. I meet with senior members of College and the University regularly, passing on any concerns or feedback I receive. I lead the JCSU weekly meetings and give a helping hand to all committee members. I really want to make sure that everyone has the best University experience possible and strongly believe that our committee can be instrumental in this process.
Octavia
I’m in my second year studying Natural Sciences. As your Vice-President, I am responsible for many events that are important to undergraduates: halfway hall, Jesus-Jesus Varsity and the annual stash order - amongst plenty of others. I aid the President, or any other committee member, who need any extra help with their duties. I also take your views to the university wide student union meetings and try to be a friendly face around college!
Will
I’m in my second year studying Natural Sciences. As your Treasurer, my role is to ensure that all societies have the funds they need to run smoothly, which I do through reimbursements. I liaise with college to set the annual JCSU budget. I’m easy to contact and am always happy to discuss any budgetary issues you may have with regard to your society, whether it is old or new. I want to ensure that any society is well provided for and able to thrive.
Sameer
I’m in my second year studying Engineering. As your Secretary, I am responsible for the administrative work that keeps the JCSU running: organising our weekly meetings, liaising with sports clubs and societies and managing bookings of the JCR. I also organise AGMs and OGMs where students can give feedback to the JCSU Committee. I am responsible for the formal creation of any new societies, enabling them to receive funding.
Angus
I’m in my second year studying History. As your Welfare Officer, my role is to support anybody who might need a shoulder to lean on or a friendly ear to talk to – as well as to help signpost people to additional help should they think that they need it. I also organise welfare events around college that provide a safe and social place to relax. I aim to address welfare issues that may have been overlooked in the past, to make Jesus enjoyable for everyone.
Honor
I’m in my second year studying Law. As your Welfare Officer, I am here to specifically support all self-identifying women and non-binary people in college with any welfare concerns, however big or small. As well as organising welfare events for everyone in college, I am happy to talk about anything that’s worrying you either in person or anonymously. I aim to make Jesus a welcoming and happy an environment for everyone!
Sophie
I’m in my second year studying Sociology. As your Mental Health and Disabilities Officer, I’m here to provide guidance and support to anyone who self-identifies as disabled, having a mental health problem or needs learning support - no diagnosis needed. I have experience of the mental health support systems so can give advice. I hope to ensure that people with mental health/disabilities can enjoy Cambridge as much as any other student.
Jess
I’m in my second year studying English. As your Women’s and Non-Binary Officer, my aim is to foster an environment of inclusivity for women and non-binary students in college and be a representative for their interests and concerns. This includes running consent workshops, liaising with college sexual assault initiatives and organising fun events. My understanding of sexual harassment policy means I can support anyone who wishes to make a complaint.
Libby
I’m in my first year studying Medicine. As your Freshers’ Officer, I’m here to represent the views of the first year students in college and look after their welfare. I’m here to listen to any concerns and answer any questions the first-year students have, be it about college life, work or any other general questions. I also organise Freshers’ and Refreshers’ Week, as well as other events for Freshers throughout the year, such as ice skating trips.
Satya
I’m in my first year studying Law. As your International Students’ Officer, my main task is to ensure every international student feels like Jesus is their second home and help these students celebrate their country in college. I help organise Internationals Freshers Week and various internationally themed events throughout the year. I am also responsible for the welfare of international students, including any problems with documentation.
Bobby
I’m in my first year studying HSPS. As your Ethnic and Religious Minorities Officer, I have a welfare and liberation role for students at Jesus from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as well as religious minorities. I organise events throughout the year. I firmly believe that your culture and heritage should be something to be proud of during your time at Jesus - I am here to help protect that pride and encourage you to express all your culture has to offer.
Ben
I’m in my second year studying HSPS. As your LGBT+ officer, I have a welfare and liberation role for students at Jesus who identify as LGBT+. I organise events throughout the year, such as LGBT+ formals, club nights and cocktail/mocktail making evenings. A key part of my role is to be an advocate for the LGBT+ community in college and the university, campaigning on issues such as increasing the number of gender neutral toilets.
Cormac
I’m in my second year studying Natural Sciences. As your Access and Higher Education Officer, I am responsible for outreach and widening participation, in particular supporting prospective applicants from backgrounds traditionally less well represented at Cambridge. I work closely with the Admissions Office to organise and run our Access Tours in our link areas. My role also includes ensuring inclusion in College, irrespective of background.
Zak
I’m in my second year studying HSPS. As your Green Officer, I work with students and college to make environmental and ethical changes. This includes providing student compost bins, sign posting to info about how to be green at Jesus, hosting events to raise green awareness and encouraging charity work among students. I am passionate about making College policy greener, for example withdrawing investments in fossil fuel industries.
Heather
I’m in my first year studying Medicine. As your Services Officer, I work closely with the tutorial and catering departments in college to help coordinate day-to-day necessities around college, such as Caff and The Roost. I help run the yearly accommodation ballot to make it as easy and stress-free as possible. I also sit on several college committees to provide student input on issues from brunch vegetarian sausages to the new Caff layout.
Jacob
I’m in my first year studying Natural Sciences. As your Communications Officer, my main role is to make sure the student body is kept up-to-date with all the important news and information around college, mainly through social media posts and email bulletins. I am responsible for maintaining this website and managing mailing lists. I sit on various college committees to ensure student voice is heard on issues such as WiFi and JNET usability.
Ollie & Matt
We are both first years studying Natural Sciences. As your Ents Officers, our job is to provide you with first class entertainment whether it is a themed bop, silent disco, pub quiz, student DJ night or Ceilidh - all under the newly established brand of Friday Night Jesus. We also organise annual events, such as the JCSU garden party in May Week and the marriage formal for college marriages. We always welcome suggestions for new events!