Annelise Jenks

Hi everyone! I’m Ann and I would love to be your president! Being part of Lightning has truly been the highlight of my uni experience so far- I felt so welcomed by the community that I instantly knew I wanted to be part of this team.

By actively involving myself through competing on Strike, volunteering in “Helping Children Discover Cheer”, going to socials, and joining Varsity, I gained a strong understanding of the club.

As Welfare Officer for RAX, I gained familiarity with the different aspects of running a club and furthered my communication and organisational skills. With experience as House Captain, I developed team spirit and learnt how to problem-solve when things don’t go as planned, which are important skills for president.

My goals for Lightning:

• Inclusivity & belonging: bridging the gap between teams to strengthen the bonds of our cheer family <3
• Increased communication between the members of our society + between the society & Students’ Union, to ensure everything in the club runs smoothly.
• End-of-season event to meet up with the whole club one last time (so that getting off the bus from comp at 2am is not the last time you see your teammates!)
• Listening to everyone’s ideas & concerns + putting them into action. My love for cheer & this club ensures that I will give it my all.

Lightning has really helped me develop my sense of belonging at UCL & I hope to share the love & continue building this welcoming, inclusive environment!

Lightning love,

Ann 💜⚡️