Gender and Feminism Society: Treasurer

Hi, I'm Lilly, and I am currently completing the 3rd year of my MSci in Human Genetics. I was the treasurer of GenFem in 2022/23, and I would love to be your treasurer again in the following academic year! I've been a member of GenFem since first year, and was on the committee in my 2nd and 3rd year. Feminism means a lot to me, it has taught me how to use my voice. I've been provided with the opportunity to talk to other people and learn about so many issues inside and outside of feminism and how to use my newly found voice to advocate for equality in all aspects. From the moment I first joined the society in the middle of COVID-19 lockdowns with only zoom socials, I felt welcomed. For me, GenFem has created a space to meet like-minded people, learn and debate about topics on my mind and feel safe. That is what I missed before coming to university. If elected, I aim to continue making GenFem a welcoming space for everyone. As I've held this position before, I know the ropes of managing GenFem's finances and student union policies. This would help me support the other committee members with setting up a diverse range of educational and social events, and of course the fundraisers in term 1 and 2. Good luck to everyone running in this election and good luck with the rest of term!

Hi! 

My name is Amala and I am running to be your Treasurer of Gender and Feminism Society for next year :)

I would be incredibly grateful to be given the position to give back to a society that has worked so diligently to put on events throughout the year that have not shied away from difficult topics, whilst also maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all to get involved.

I feel I have the right capabilities to help with the running of GenFem's finances given my role as Head of Charity in school. Through this position I managed our sixth form's fundraising budget.

Moreover, I oversaw the running of large-scale events such as International Women's Day, Pride, and Black History Month as Head of Equality Society at school - working to coordinate with a team of students and teachers to deliver talks, speaker events, charity sales and local activism projects etc. I think the experience I acquired through these positions closely aligns with the type of organisational skills expected of Treasurer of GenFem.

But more importantly, discourse around gender and feminism never fails to excite, inspire and sometimes even infuriate me all at once. The topics we've discussed in GenFem - from period poverty to representation in media - have a tangible effect on all of our lives. It would mean so much if I was given the opportunity to work as part of the team that sparks these conversations here at UCL and strives to deliver change on campus and beyond.

Thanks for reading ❤️