Ellen Pear

My name is Ellen and I'm in my final year studying French and Spanish. My main motivation for nominating myself comes from a genuine passion for everything that the 93% club stands for. I discovered the society towards the end of my second year, and the personal value that this gave me in realising that there is a supportive community of people at UCL that weren't born into pre-established networks either has been unparalleled. Representation is key, and I would love to help to propel outreach. I can only imagine how much easier my university experience would have felt if I had been part of the 93% club from the beginning, and I am committed to giving back in some way in my final year.

I am a great fit for the role of secretary because:

•  I am very organised: I have been a team leader at a charity working with disabled children for three years, which means I am well-accustomed to organising paperwork as well as the general running of each day. 
• I have built strong communication skills: in my role, I also spend lots of time liaising with parents and carers, working to communicate in creative and different ways to suit an audience with a range of needs.
• I will ensure that others like us can integrate into such a valuable community at an earlier stage.

Most importantly, I know how to be a passionate advocate for a cause that I believe in wholeheartedly. I hope to be able to transfer these skills to represent another cause that I care about!