Hi I'm Hana, Welfare & Community Officer!
As the Welfare & Community Officer, I am dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for every student at UCL. My role involves actively advocating for the diverse needs of international students, ensuring their voices are heard at all levels of the institution. I strive to create supportive initiatives and programs that enhance the overall student experience and promote a sense of belonging within our vibrant university community.
I also work alongside the Advice Service as well as Hall Community Officers to ensure your wellbeing is the Union's top priority.
I represent you by chairing the Welfare & Community Zone and and sitting on the Union Executive as a voting Member, which any student can attend. I also sit on several other committees to ensure your interests are represented.
Welfare & Community Officer Updates
I write a fortnightly update report on the work I've been doing to represent you, including my progress on my manifesto pledges. My report covers updates on current projects and collaborations with different student groups, academic departments, and community organisations.
My work, as outlined in my report, is scrutinised and voted on by other elected student leaders in our Welfare & Community Zone. You can read more about them here: Policy Zones & Union Executive.
| Zone | Update | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|
| WCZ2501 | Report | Approved |
Democratic Voting Record
As democratic leaders, all Sabbatical Officers must maintain transparency in their work. Below is a record of the voting on policies introduced during the academic year 2024-2025 and how Hana has voted. Please note that Sabbatical Officers do not participate in all Zones and, therefore, do not vote on every policy.
- Policy Zone Votes
Policy Zone Vote Union to lobby UCL to amend its extenuating circumstances policy to ensure that period pain and any other uterine-related issues are labelled Category A (circumstances that will normally be considered). WCZ FOR The Union Should Adopt a Zero Edible Food Waste Policy Across All SU-Operated Food Outlets WCZ FOR - Union Executive Votes
Union Executive Votes Type of Vote Vote Number of Committee positions per person Amendment to Governing Document For Societies Officer removal from role and next steps Approval Absent The Union should implement a "Ghostbuster" Policy Amendment to Governing Document Absent Lobbying UCL for undergraduate bursary household income threshold rebalancing Ratification Absent Ratification of the extension for the term of an External Trustee Approval FOR Introduce a Commuter Students' Officer and Network Amendment to Governing Documents FOR Lobby UCL to provide better support for students who need to retake a year Ratification FOR The Union should lobby UCL to conduct a thorough review into the services available for students trying to access Reasonable Academic Adjustments (formally known as SoRAs)/ECs Ratification FOR Union to lobby UCL to amend its extenuating circumstances policy to ensure that period pain and any other uterine-related issues are labelled Category A (circumstances that will normally be considered) Ratification FOR Refer item 12 back to its origin Zone for further amendments and consideration. Approval FOR The Union Should Adopt a Zero Edible Food Waste Policy Across All SU-Operated Food Outlets Ratification FOR
These voting records were last updated on 11 December 2025.
Meetings & Committees I Attend:
I represent you on several committees and boards within the Union and the university. I use my seat at the table to ensure your interests are represented.
- Chair of Welfare and Community Zone.
- Union Executive.
- Board of Trustees and committees.
- Students' Union Leadership Team.
- UCL Work Health and Safety Committee.
- UCL Student Partnership Committee.
- UCL Information Risk Governance Committee.
- UCL Equality Monitoring and Advancement Group.
- University Mental Health Charter Oversight Group.