Rachelle Masala

Hi all! I'm Rachelle, a first-year geophysics student, and I'm running for Events Officer this year! Being a part of this community has been a highlight of my university experience & I can't wait to give back by organising events that unite us all.

I'm passionate about building a community and fostering connections. As a black woman in STEM, I understand the isolation that university can bring, which is why I believe ACS is crucial for sharing experiences and building friendships. In terms of experience, I served as a Sports Captain and House Prefect. During these roles, I collaborated with senior staff and peers and actively sought feedback for improvement. I aim to transfer these skills and organise more frequent & inclusive events for all members.

As Events Officer, I intend to introduce fresh ideas to the ACS calendar. Although many ideas will remain a surprise, I hope to bring a new perspective to the role. While we enjoy events like The Infamous Take Me Out, I aim to add more events that unite us, including:

• "Friends Edition" speed dating event
• UOL sports day
• Summer Cookout
• Roller skating & bowling nights 
• Escape room night 
• More trivia, movie, & games nights 
• Guest speaker series discussing topics on black culture (let's allow the debates on the UK aesthetic)
• Food festival night- celebrating good food across the African diaspora whilst enjoying Afro-Caribbean tunes.

So to find out more, all you have to do is vote for me, so don't lack!