Singapore Society: Treasurer

Hi everyone, I’m Talia! As a mixed kid I was worried about finding my place at UCL, but thanks to SingSoc I found my little Singaporean family that I’ve learnt to rely on this whole year - shout out to Og1! I want to give back to this amazing society by taking on a role that aligns with my personality and where my skills can be most helpful, which is why I’m running for Treasurer. 

Relevant Experience:

• In high school I was part of the student committee and co-founded a student-led project “forthebettersg”.
• In both of these roles I managed budgets, calculated product costs (school hoodies and donation t-shirts) and chased payments from over 100 students.  
• I also submitted financial forms to the school board and organisations like the Red Cross. 

I know how expensive living in London can be , which is why I’ll ensure our funds are allocated effectively so that tickets to our events can be as cheap as possible.  I'll also work closely with our Sponsorship Director to ensure we have sufficient financial support for all our activities!

Beyond Finances: 

• My roles on the School and MUN Club Committees taught me how to run large-scale events and lead teams with confidence.
• Whether it's helping the President with planning or collaborating with the rest of the committee, I'll bring energy, efficiency and Excel to the table. 

I’ll do my best to convert into a finance bro - so please vote for me and I’ll promise we will have a huat year! 

SingSoc to me is the comfort of familiarity in a foreign city — spontaneous bubble tea runs, the unspoken understanding when someone complains about the Tube, and shared laughs over missing chicken rice. It’s a space that feels like home, even miles away from it.

I’m running for Treasurer because I find real satisfaction in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. In school, I led a merchandise sale and carnival that raised thousands of dollars. At UCL, I organised a ticketed escape room fundraiser for AIESEC, which gave me valuable exposure to working with the SU on event ticketing and approvals.

These experiences gave me a solid foundation in budgeting, settling payments, and coordinating logistics for large-scale events — aka a true admin saikang warrior. I hope to bring these skills to SingSoc by building internal systems that make funding and transactions seamless.

My vision isn’t to introduce flashy changes, but to ensure every cent is accounted for and every process runs smoothly. To me, the Treasurer is the skeleton of SingSoc — quietly holding things together. I’ll work closely with the Events and Sponsorship Directors to secure SGN funding and streamline ticketing, making it easier for you to snag slots for bigger, better SingSoc events. My experience liaising with the SU also means I can support the President in ensuring smooth approvals and documentation.

 It’d be an honour to serve, and to have your support too! :”)