Oxford, England, United Kingdom
I am a graduate in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford, currently serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Oxford SU. In this capacity, I hold fiduciary responsibility for an organisation with an annual budget exceeding £1 million, representing a student body of over 26,000 members. My work is primarily focused on institutional resilience, the management of commercial risk, and the long-term financial sustainability of student-led organisations. As Chair, I direct the board’s business by developing and briefing strategic agendas, ensuring that fellow trustees are fully prepared to navigate complex legal and financial decisions. I have been deeply involved in the scrutiny of the 2026–2029 three-year financial plan, engaging directly with executive leadership to protect core student services within a "cash-flat" environment. Beyond the boardroom, I created and launched the Community Fund, a new grassroots funding model that has enabled approximately 1000 direct participant experiences in its first year. I also serve as a Director for Oxford Student Services Ltd (OSSL), providing fiduciary oversight to ensure commercial ventures remain compliant with UK company law. My leadership is grounded in the results-driven approach I developed as JCR President at University College, Oxford. During my tenure, I spearheaded a post-pandemic strategic mission to revitalise college community life, managing a £40,000 budget and leading a team of over 30 officers. Whether formalising college-level flag policies or further developing the SU's Conference of Common Rooms (CCR) as a durable governance architecture, I aim to ensure that student representation is always supported by rigorous governance and practical delivery.
Member of the Local Governing Body, providing strategic oversight and scrutiny around areas such as educational quality, safeguarding, and pupil outcomes. Supporting the school’s ethos of access and opportunity for all students, and contributing to effective governance within The Charter Schools Educational Trust.
I hold primary fiduciary accountability for an organisation with an annual budget exceeding £1 million, where I direct the Board’s business by developing, briefing, and communicating strategic agendas for the Trustee Board. I was directly involved in the detailed scrutiny and approval of the 2026–2029 three-year financial plan, providing specific input to ensure the budget protected essential student services within a constrained financial environment. To strengthen institutional resilience, I helped re-establish a stable annual planning cycle and supported the update of the organisation's delegation framework following a period of transformation. I also facilitated the review of the Risk Register as a live governance tool and contributed to sensitive board discussions regarding executive remuneration and leadership retention to ensure long-term stability.
I represent over 26,000 students on high-level University committees to ensure that student-interest safeguards are embedded in institutional policy. I helped develop and currently chair the Conference of Common Rooms (CCR), where I have proposed specific amendments to its structure and procedural mechanics to ensure scalable, risk-assessed participation. I created and launched the £5,000-per-annum Community Fund, architecting the funding model and securing its inclusion in the Student Union’s long-term financial plan. Additionally, I coordinated the university-wide "Think Twice" water safety campaign alongside University stakeholders and supported the governance transition of student media into an independent Community Interest Company (CIC) to manage institutional liability .
I contribute to the strategic oversight and governance of this significant green space, which includes managing key areas such as the Fishery in the Cherwell and Mesopotamia Walk . My responsibilities involve monitoring financial management and ensuring that any income generated from services is reinvested into the ongoing maintenance and stewardship of the Parks. I participate in termly committee meetings and annual site inspections to review operations and inform strategic decisions for the Buildings and Estates Subcommittee.
I serve on the board of the Student Union’s commercial subsidiary, providing fiduciary oversight to ensure that all ventures remain compliant with UK company law and HMRC regulations. In this capacity, I monitor the business strategy and financial health of commercial operations to ensure that generated revenue is reinvested into the charity’s core objectives. I act strictly within the powers defined by the company's Articles of Association to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain corporate governance standards.
As the Social Events Organizer (SEO), I organise, manage, and coordinate social events at the Union, providing assistance to the Secretary as needed.
Elected member of the Oxford Union's governing body, with financial and legal responsibility.