The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee oversees the day to day running of the JCR. The committee is made up of one sabbatical officer (JCR President) and 10 student volunteers who ensure that all corners of the JCR are represented when decisions are being made. If you have a query related to a specific role, please contact that individual. For general inquiries, contact the president.

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    Issy Neal - President

    The JCR President, a full time sabbatical job, leads the Executive Committee, and oversees the general running of the JCR.

    The President acts as a liaison between the JCR and the wider community, meeting with other JCR presidents and senior management from the university to ensure that JCR members are represented.

    Contact the President for general enquires; they’ll either know the answer, or will be able to point you in the right direction.

  • Tom Young - Treasurer

    The Treasurer oversees the JCR finances. They produce the annual budget, quarterly reports, ensure the financial records are kept securely, and advise the Executive Committee and JCR on financial matters.

    The Treasurer leads the Finance Committee, and sits on the Board of Trustees. They also ensure that invoices and reimbursements are checked and paid promptly.

    If you want to request a reimbursement, submit a budget to the JCR, or have any other financial enquiry, contact the Treasurer.

  • Lucy Bentham - Chair

    The Chair is responsible for chairing all JCR meetings, and ensuring the fair running of the JCR. This includes elections, interviews, committees, clubs and societies. The Chair is head of the Governance Committee, and convenes and chairs meetings of the Executive Committee.

    The Chair is the complaints officer for the complaints procedure. If you have a concern or complaint regarding the JCR, contact the Chair. The Chair can also answer questions about running in elections, or applying for roles within the JCR.

  • Lexi Bryan - Events Officer

    The Events Officer assists with the coordination and administration of all internal and external events organised by the JCR. This includes balls, Fashion Show, and much more. If you have a question related to events, whether its how to get involved in running them, or how to buy tickets, contact the Events Officer.

    If you have a question related to events, whether its how to get involved in running them, or how to buy tickets, contact the Events Officer.

  • Eleanor Keay - Outreach and Fundraising Officer

    The Outreach and Fundraising Officer oversees all Outreach Projects. They act as a liaison between outreach projects, the Executive Committee, and College Officers, ensuring that all projects are compliant. They also organise training, and oversee all events that are run by outreach projects.

    If you want to get involved in outreach or have any other questions, contact the Outreach Officer.

  • Tom Shaw - Senior Welfare Officer

    The Senior Welfare Officer coordinates all welfare activities within the JCR. They meet with college regularly to discuss welfare issues, oversee the running of Talk and Support Campaigns Committee and Pastoral Committee, and assist with welfare training.

    Contact the Welfare Officer to know more about Talk and Support, or if you have any other welfare related query.

  • Callum Chadwick - Vice President

    The Vice President serves as a deputy to the JCR President, acting in a flexible role with responsibilities including stash management, overseeing college families, maintaining alumni connections, and helping with some of Mildert's many events.

    If you have a query relating to college families, stash, or alumni, contact the VP. If the President is on leave, you will be directed to the VP.

  • Charlotte McCorry - Communications Officer

    The Communications Officer is responsible for all things communication within the JCR, from managing our social media channels and capturing the best moments from events, to keeping the website updated and sharing important information with the JCR.

    If you have any queries about photography from events, social media channels, or the website, contact the Comms Officer.

  • Lucy Johnson - Senior Frep

    The Senior Freshers’ Representative organises JCR activities during Freshers’ Week, heads the Freshers’ Representatives Committee, and represents the views and interests of first years.

    Contact the Senior Frep about Freshers’ Week, Open Days or other Freshers’ related concerns.

  • Evie Jones - Sports and Societies Officer

    The Sport and Societies Officer oversees the running of Sports and Societies within the JCR. They liaise with College Sport to ensure that the rules of collegiate sport are communicated. They ensure teams are registered and are aware of health and safety and conduct regulations. They also organise varsity competitions, taster sessions, team photos, and work to promote college sport and societies.

    If you have any questions relating to sports and societies, contact the SSO.

  • Akshita Sehgal - International Officer

    The International Officer is the Head Representative for international students within the college and the JCR. Responsible for advocating for the interests of international students — the International Officer is the key contact for foreign students in navigating the transition to university life in the UK.

    They organise the International Freshers’ Week, liaise with other colleges and head the international committee which organises events for students to promote culture exchange and integration into the Van Mildert community.

    If you have any questions relating to International committee or related subjects, contact the IO.