Committee 2022-2023

Heya! I’m Jonas (he/him or anything else), I’m a linguist here at Catz, and I’m your JCR President for this year. My role is mainly to be your voice to college, where I discuss how we can make Catz an even better place, and put forward our ideas, which are discussed in open meetings (where we debate and vote on them). Open meetings may sound scary, but they’re a great place to see your voice represented, and to also get to know the many other lovely people in Catz. I am also here to support the JCR and JCR committee, so please feel free to drop me a line at jcrpresident@stcatz.ox.ac.uk at any time. Much love to y’all!

Hey! I’m Charlie (he/him) and I’m Catz’s JCR Vice President. I study Economics and Management in second year and I’m proudly from Northampton, UK, in the Midlands – same house all my life! I assist the JCR President (and the wider committee) closely in their day-to-day jobs as well as having some responsibilities of my own… I organise the room ballot, college photographs, building and facility maintenance, among other cool things. I applied to Catz and love it here so much, so I’d encourage prospective, as well as current, students to get in touch with me to ask any questions or just generally chat! 🙂

Hiya everyone! I’m Abbie (she/her) and I’m the JCR Secretary. I study English Language and Literature and I’m from West Yorkshire. The main part of my role is creating the agenda and minutes for JCR open meetings, so that everyone in college can keep up to date with what’s going on and how they can have their opinions heard. I also keep the notice boards up to date and share opportunities that are available in college/the wider university. If you have any questions about open meetings or anything else, always happy to help!

Hey! I’m Leah (she/her), I study PPE and I am the current treasurer at Catz. My main priorities are setting the budget at the beginning of the year, providing funding for JCR authorised activities and maintaining a record of all these payments. Though, my most important job is to order the pizza 🍕 for the JCR open meetings fortnightly. If you have any questions about how this all works, feel free to message!

Hi! I’m Awa (she/her), I study Experimental Psychology and I’ll be your Women*’s Welfare rep this year. Along with the other welfare reps, I’ll be working to make Catz feel as comfortable and welcoming as possible. Although I am in charge of women*’s welfare, anyone is free to come to me with any concerns or questions they might have – just email me! Throughout the year, we’ll be organising events like weekly munches, mindfulness workshops, 5th week Freddos, and lots more. We also make sure to provide free sanitary and sexual health products for you all. Reach out to any of us if you need anything at all!

Hi, I’m Evan (he/him), I study chemistry and I’m your men*’s welfare rep for this year! I’ll be working with the other welfare reps, Awa and Maegan, to make sure everyone feels comfortable and welcome at Catz. We’ll be organising loads of events throughout the year, like Sunday munches in the JCR & 5th week Freddos. We also keep the plodge box full of sanitary and sexual health products so they’re accessible for everyone here. Although men*’s welfare is my priority, anyone can come to me if you have any questions, or just want to talk. We know that studying at Oxford can be tough, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us whenever you want!

Hello! Im Maegan (she/her), I study experimental psychology and I will be your LGBTQ+ welfare rep this year 🙂 I am here to help talk through any worries regarding gender or sexuality, but also, like the other welfare reps am here to work through any other concerns. Studying at Oxford is overwhelming enough and I want to make sure that everyone’s needs are met! We provide free menstrual and sexual health products, and during the year we host many events like munches, workshops and little gifts (eg freddos or candy canes) in people’s pidges! If you need anything or just want to talk, don’t be afraid to email us!!”

Hi everyone! We’re Issy (she/her) and Inigo (he/him) and we will be this year’s Entz Reps! Issy is studying History of Art and Inigo is studying Materials Science. We’re looking forward to bringing Entzs back and better than ever again this year with fabulous themes like the Name Game, ‘There’s No I in Team’ and many other exciting events, Unofficial Entz and College collabs. Don’t hesitate to drop us a message or come and find us to have a chat or ask us any questions about events for the upcoming year!!

Hi everyone, we’re Mal (he/him) and Sana (she/her) and we are this year’s joint Freshers’ Reps! Mal is studying Geography and Sana is studying PPE and we’re both from London. It’s our job to organise freshers’ week, including the freshers’ bags, T-shirts and club nights, as well as assigning college parents/children. Throughout the year we’ll also be in charge of stash so just let us know if you have any requests/suggestions. We’ll be here to help welcome freshers into the Catz community and answer any questions, as well as being always around for help or just a chat in Freshers’ week and beyond!

Hi, I’m Jake (he/him), I study History & English and I’m the Clubs and Societies Rep. I reimburse people for their uni sports and societies, and, more excitingly, I’ve organised the varsity trip to Cambridge and will be running the Fresher’s Fair too. Feel free to email if you have any questions!

Hi, I’m Matt (he/him), a first year chemist, and I’m the JCR IT rep. My role involves helping fix any technical issues you might have, especially in freshers week with Eduroam! I’m also resonsible for setting up elections, mailing lists and maintaining the JCR website, so please email/messenger me if there’s something you’d like to see on there or if you need any help.

Hey y’all, I’m Jonas (he/him), I study Portuguese and Linguistics, and I’m Careers and Academic Affairs Rep. My role within the JCR is to help students with Academic related issues, such as running the book grant to help students afford textbooks, liaising the JCR’s concerns with the library, and advising JCR members on suspension policy, (soon to be the new suspended students rep). On the Careers side, I organise career and exam prep events with the development office. However, the most important role is organising our team for the University Challenge Trials, which will occur during Michaelmas so try out if you wanna be on TV! If y’all need any help in these areas or have any queries, please feel free to reach out!

Hi! I’m Ava (she/her), I study Biology and I am the Student Union rep for this year. My job is to vote on behalf of the JCR at SU Council meetings, which are held every two weeks, and keep the JCR updated about the SU’s activities. This includes consulting the JCR on any important or controversial motions within Council meetings to get a JCR mandate. Please feel free to message me on Facebook or email if you have anything you would want to take to the SU or if you have any questions at all!

Hi! I’m Ceci (she/her). I study Spanish and I’m the new Social Media Rep. My role is to manage the JCR social media accounts- currently just the Instagram and Facebook. I also help to run the JCR Facebook group with the help of the president and IT reps. I can help manage or set up any social medias associated with the college, for example those specific to certain committees or societies. My other role is organizing and looking after the JCR camera. This can be lent out to students, and is also used to capture the best moments at the college Entzs. Feel free to message if you would like to use the camera or be involved in/have any ideas for the college social media!

Hiya! We’re Geena (she/her) and Lotti (she/her) and we are your Arts Reps! Geena is studying English Literature and Language and Lotti is studying Geography. We want to make art as accessible as possible, emphasising its positive effect on student welfare as well as showcasing the talent we have here at Catz! We manage the arts and publishing budgets so if you need any funding for arts supplies or want to organise any arts events, give us a shout! Catz’s passion for the arts is evident at its roots as the original quad of the college was designed in its entirety – right down to the cutlery – by renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. We want to boost the energy of the established arts scene at Catz by continuing to provide a variety of events such as music nights, life drawing sessions, painting classes, exhibitions and more. We’re very excited to see you all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Hello! I’m Duncan (any pronouns). I study physics, and I’m your Alternative Events Rep for this academic year. This means that I organise alternative activities and events to take place during every Entz, and hopefully also for every Unofficial Entz. There will also be plenty of additional events in Freshers’ Week. If you don’t like loud music, alcohol or crowds, but still want a place to go to socialise or meet new people, then Alt Entz is the place for you! Of course, there are plenty of other reasons to come — not least the exciting programme of activities planned for this year, including joint events with Catz societies and other colleges (not to mention free cookies!). Even better, you don’t have to choose between Entz and Alt Entz — you can come to Alt Entz first and then go to Entz later in the evening, or you might take one look at the Entz and think “I want free cookies instead”. I can’t wait to welcome everyone to Catz; if you have any questions, then please do contact me by email.

Hey! We’re Becky (she/her) and Flo (she/her) and we’re very excited to be your access reps for this year! Our job is to work on outreach and access initiatives with the college outreach office and the JCR, encouraging people from under-represented backgrounds to see Oxford as a place for them! We’re looking forward to running the Humans of St Catz page (@humansofstcatz) providing student testimonials and showcasing the wide range of backgrounds of students here. If you have any concerns about what your time here at Catz would be like, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Hi, I’m Deyoncé (she/her) & I study Psychology & Linguistics here at Catz. As Class Rep, my focus is on students from working class/low-income backgrounds as well as those who are state educated, first-generation students or care-leavers. This involves not only improving access for students from these backgrounds, but also ensuring their welfare once they’ve been admitted & throughout their time here at Oxford. If you have any concerns or queries, please don’t be afraid to get in touch – I’m always up for a good chat & ready to help with any class-related concerns 🙂

Hi! I’m Alex (she/her), I study Engineering, and I’m going to be your International students rep for this year. I’m originally from Russia, but have lived in Spain since I was 11, so I know the struggles that come when moving abroad. My roles in college include being in charge of International storage rooms, organising events and just making sure everyone from the international community feels safe and happy at Catz! Email me about anything, I’m here to help you 🙂

Hey, I’m Kalani (he/him) and I’m your Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) rep this year. It’s my job to ensure that people of all backgrounds feel comfortable and belong in an environment which may at first seem scary. Adjusting to life at Oxford and Catz itself may seem difficult but with the help of myself and the BAME community you’ll be provided with a safe and fun place to help you feel at home. Catz has one of the greatest BAME communities and I hope we can continue to build on this. Feel free to message or speak to me about anything, whether it’s issues you’ve faced as a BAME student, BAME events you’d like to plan or promote or even if it’s just for a chat!

Hey! I’m Catherine (she/her), I study Law and I am the Disability Welfare Rep for this year. It’s my job to provide any support or information, as well as to help resolve any accessibility issues – so don’t be afraid to email me at any time, I’m always here to help!

Hey there! I’m Magdalena (she/they) and I study Physics. My role as LGBTQ+ rep centres around representing the Catz LGBTQ+ community, making sure your student life is fun and safe from discrimination. I’ll help keep you informed about events going on in Oxford, as well as organise some in Catz, so you can make the most of your time here. I also liaise with the LGBTQ+ Campaign, who are working to push for positive change for queer and trans students. Joining the Catz and Oxford LGBTQ+ Societies is a great way to get involved, and my email is always open.

Hey everyone! We’re Meg (she/her) and Becky (she/her) and we are this year’s women*’s reps. We are studying History and Biology. Our job is to represent the interests of all women* at Catz, including cis women, trans women, and everyone who identifies with an aspect of the term ‘woman’. We want to make Catz a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students, especially its community of women*. To do so, we will be running consent workshops year-round, arranging events and meet-ups for Catz FemSoc, and sign-posting the resources available to the women* of Catz. Above all, our role as women*’s reps is to make sure that the students we represent have the best possible experience of living in Catz and studying at Oxford, so please reach out to us about anything, big or small, and we’ll do our best to listen to and support you.

Hi, I’m Erin and I’ll be your Suspended Students Rep! I’m 2nd Year PPL, and I love theatre, animals and a bit of true crime… I suspended my studies in HT of first year to pursue an ADHD diagnosis, so I know how hard it can be. During my time in the role I promise to do all I can to make the suspension process as pain-free and positive as possible!