Election post

Status
Elected
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

I want to make sure that the network is run effectively and efficiently to help make the most of its essential work.

For many LGBT+ students, coming to university can be a scary experience. The LGBT+ Network is an essential support, through the events it runs and when representing students' needs to the university. I want to help make sure that members are listened to and supported. I will also make sure that everyone within the network is being clearly communicated with so that our advocacy work is powerful and coordinated.

What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?

I was Treasurer and am now Communications Officer of Board Games Society. I've organised events and meetings and helped ensure that the committee works well together to make sure our events are enjoyable for everyone. It's been great to both run things behind the scenes and get to welcome so many new people to the society over the last two years. I've really enjoyed my role helping to organise entertaining and fun evenings. 

As a PhD student I'm used to working and coordinating in teams. I'm organised and efficient but also friendly and approachable and enjoying chatting to people.

Please summarise why students should vote for you.

When I went to uni as an undergrad I was nervous about being out and still dealing with a difficult experience at school. The work of the LGBT+ group there made me feel safe and welcome and I want to help others get that support too.

I'm a passionate believer in LGBT+ equality and supporting young LGBT+ people. For the last few years I've been a volunteer with an LGBT+ charity, going into schools to talk about what being LGBT+ means and why bullying is harmful. I've also co-authored a children's non-fiction LGBT+ book (the photo is from the launch of the book). 

I would love to do this role!