meet the gcr committee

 The GCR Executive Committee - 2024/2025

Elected Annually

  • Casey Rosso

    Casey Rosso

    President 🗝
    DPhil, Department of Neuroscience

    I represent the graduate community at Christ Church to the College and help to ensure all is well in the Graduate Common Room.

  • Megan Bowler

    Megan Bowler

    Vice-President 🔑
    DPhil, Faculty of Classics

    I handle all matters related to associate members, keep records and minutes for all general and committee meetings, and support the President.

  • Peter Varga

    Peter Varga

    Treasurer 💰
    DPhil, Department of Psychology

    I look after the GCR accounts and budgets, and makes sure our bills are paid on time.

 The GCR Committee - Tt 2024

Elected termly

  • Eve Harrington

    Eve Harrington

    Social Secretary 🎉

    We organise outstanding bops and pub trips, and make sure that we are kept happy and entertained.

  • Liv Gwilliam

    Liv Gwilliam

    Social Secretary 🎉

    We organise outstanding bops and pub trips, and make sure that we are kept happy and entertained.

  • Kate Friesen

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️

    I can be spoken to, in confidence, about anything that is troubling you.

  • Sally Atkins

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️

    I can be spoken to, in confidence, about anything that is troubling you.

  • Nick Fabbri

    Nick Fabbri

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽

    The Food and Dining Officers are responsible for organising the guest dinners, exchange dinners and black-tie dinners for the GCR; they also have a say in what goes on the menu for Hall.

  • Helena Ward

    Helena Ward

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽

    The Food and Dining Officers are responsible for organising the guest dinners, exchange dinners and black-tie dinners for the GCR; they also have a say in what goes on the menu for Hall.

  • Sophie West

    Sophie West

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽

    The Food and Dining Officers are responsible for organising the guest dinners, exchange dinners and black-tie dinners for the GCR; they also have a say in what goes on the menu for Hall.

  • Arthur Wootton

    Arthur Wootton

    LGBTQ+ Officer 🏳️‍🌈

    I provide student representation to all people that identify as LGBTQ+ in the GCR.

  • Nasma Dasser

    Nasma Dasser

    Computing Officer 🖥

    I am in charge of the GCR website and manage the backend infrastructure to ensure everything runs smoothly!

  • James Cullis

    James Cullis

    Disabilities Officer 🌻

    I provide student representation for disabilities within the GCR.

  • Judith Valerie Engel

    Judith Valerie Engel

    Arts Officer 🖼

    I organise and inform the GCR about all things cultural, from art exhibitions and trips to concerts and festivals.

  • Lorane Prevost

    Arts Officer 🖼

    I organise and inform the GCR about all things cultural, from art exhibitions and trips to concerts and festivals.

  • Lachlan Molesworth

    Lachlan Molesworth

    Sports Officer ⚽️

    I am in charge of organising GCR sporting events and letting us know about sporting opportunities.

  • Helene Köhnen

    Environment and Ethics Officer 💐

    I keep the GCR informed on issues relating to nature, the environment and sustainability.

  • Jagyoseni Mandal

    Jagyoseni Mandal

    BAME Officer 🌸

    I provide representation to all people that identify as BAME, and promotes the views and interests of the community.

  • Megan Bowler

    Website Assistant 🖱️

    I help Nasma with maintaining the GCR website.

  • Canchen Ye

    Canchen Ye

    Photography Officer 📷

    I take photos of GCR events.

  • Lachlan Molesworth

    Lachlan Molesworth

    Ball Representative🕺

    I represent the GCR on the Christ Church Ball committee.

  • Peter Varga

    Peter Varga

    Cambridge Exchange Ambassador 👟

Past Committees

 The GCR Executive Committee - 2023/2024

Elected Annually

  • Peter Varga

    Peter Varga

    President 🗝
    DPhil, Department of Psychology

    I represent the graduate community at Christ Church to the College and help to ensure all is well in the Graduate Common Room.

  • Jessie Jiang

    Jessie Jiang

    Vice-President 🔑
    DPhil, Department of Statistics

    I handle all matters related to associate members, keep records and minuets for all general and committee meetings, and support the President.

  • Ella Lubell

    Ella Lubell

    Treasurer 💰
    BPhil, Department of Philosophy

    I look after the GCR accounts and budgets, and makes sure our bills are paid on time.

 The GCR Executive Committee - 2022/2023

Elected Annually

  • Delaney Charles Conleth Dominey-Foy

    Delaney Charles Conleth Dominey-Foy

    President 🗝
    DPhil, Clinical Medicine

    I represent the graduate community at Christ Church to the College and help to ensure all is well in the Graduate Common Room.

  • Andrew Paulley

    Andrew Paulley

    Vice-President 🔑
    MPhil, Economics

    I handle all matters related to associate members, keep records and minuets for all general and committee meetings, and support the President.

  • Arthur Wotton

    Arthur Wotton

    Treasurer 💰
    DPhil, Faculty of Modern Languages

    I look after the GCR accounts and budgets, and makes sure our bills are paid on time.

 The GCR Committee - Ht 2023

Elected termly

  • Pramit Saha

    Photography Officer 📷
    DPhil, Department of Engineering

    I will be on hand at our GCR events to take pictures of you at your best.

  • Aoife Miralles

    Aoife Miralles

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️
    DPhil, Faculty of History

    I can be spoken to, in confidence, about anything that is troubling you.

  • Saarrah Ray

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️

  • Nasma Dasser

    Nasma Dasser

    Computing Officer 🖥
    DPhil, Department of Computer Science

    I am in charge of the GCR website and manage the backend infrastructure to ensure everything runs smoothly!

  • Benjamin Nabnian

    LGBTQ+ Officer 🏳️‍🌈

  • Judith Valerie Engel

    Judith Valerie Engel

    Arts Officer 🖼
    DPhil, Faculty of Music

    I organises and inform the GCR about all things cultural; from art exhibitions and trips to concerts and festivals.

  • Peter Varga

    Arts Officer 🖼
    DPhil, Department of Psychology

    I organise and inform the GCR about all things cultural; from art exhibitions and trips to concerts and festivals.

  • Linnea Drexhage

    Linnea Drexhage

    Right Honorable Cake Officer 🍰
    DPhil, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology

  • Ayman D'Souza

    BAME Officer 🌸
    MBBS, Department of Medicine

    I provide representation to all people that identify as BAME, and promotes the views and interests of the community.

  • Benjamin Nabnian

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽

    I organise the guest dinners, exchange dinners and black-tie dinners for the GCR; I also have a say in what goes on the menu for Hall.

  • Peter Varga

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽️

  • Maximillian Crane

    Maximillian Crane

    Sports Officer ⚽️
    DPhil, Neuropathology

    I am in charge of organising GCR sporting events and letting us know about sporting opportunities.

  • Milena Vuletic

    Social Secretary 🎉
    DPhil, Department of Mathematics

    I organise outstanding bops and pub trips, and make sure that we are kept happy and entertained.

  • James Cullis

    Disabilities Officer 🌼
    DPhil, Faculty of History

    I provide student representation for disabilities within the GCR.

  • Andrew Paulley

    Environment and Ethics Officer 💐

 The GCR Committee - mt 2022

Elected termly

  • Ayman D'Souza

    Fresher’s Rep 😈
    MBBS, Department of Medicine

    I will be your first point of contact across Michaelmas term, so come to us with any and all questions you might have. We’ll also be co-ordinating a programme of fun events to help you settle in and meet other people in Freshers’ Week, and will meet as many of you as we can in the weeks before term starts!

  • Sanskriti Swarup

    Sanskriti Swarup

    Fresher’s Rep 😈
    MBBS, Department of Medicine

    I will be your first point of contact across Michaelmas term, so come to us with any and all questions you might have. We’ll also be co-ordinating a programme of fun events to help you settle in and meet other people in Freshers’ Week, and will meet as many of you as we can in the weeks before term starts!

  • Pramit Saha

    Photography Officer 📷
    DPhil, Department of Engineering

    I will be on hand at our GCR events to take pictures of you at your best.

  • Kate Friesen

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️
    DPhil, Department of Oncology

    I am here to support the welfare of all GCR members and work with the college to provide the best possible support throughout your studies. The Welfare Team runs a variety of activities from weekly teas to hot chocolate and crafts to individual peer support sessions. Drop me a message if you want to have a chat.

  • Aoife Miralles

    Aoife Miralles

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️
    DPhil, Faculty of History

    I can be spoken to, in confidence, about anything that is troubling you.

  • Linnea Drexhage

    Linnea Drexhage

    Social Secretary 🎉
    DPhil, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology

    I organise outstanding bops and pub trips, and make sure that we are kept happy and entertained.

  • Milena Vuletic

    Social Secretary 🎉
    DPhil, Department of Mathematics

    I organise outstanding bops and pub trips, and make sure that we are kept happy and entertained.

  • Nasma Dasser

    Nasma Dasser

    Computing Officer 🖥
    DPhil, Department of Computer Science

    I am in charge of the GCR website and manage the backend infrastructure to ensure everything runs smoothly!

  • James Cullis

    Disabilities Officer 🌼
    DPhil, Faculty of History

    I provide student representation for disabilities within the GCR.

  • Samantha Sharkoff

    Gender Officer 🌻
    MPhil, Department of Economics

    I act to support women, men, non-binary individuals, and those who are gender non-conforming to ensure the college environment is a comfortable space for all. This role works to raise awareness for men’s mental health, promote discussions on gender in college and support all individuals experiencing hardships associated with gender expression; whilst providing members with free sexual health supplies and free sanitary products.

  • Judith Valerie Engel

    Judith Valerie Engel

    Arts Officer 🖼
    DPhil, Faculty of Music

    I organises and inform the GCR about all things cultural; from art exhibitions and trips to concerts and festivals.

  • Peter Varga

    Arts Officer 🖼
    DPhil, Department of Psychology

    I organise and inform the GCR about all things cultural; from art exhibitions and trips to concerts and festivals.

  • Alexander Illsley

    LGBTQ+ Officer 🏳️‍🌈
    MPhil, Law Faculty

    I work with other welfare officers and am especially concerned with GCR members LGBTQ+ issues. This also involves liaising with my counterparts in the JCR to organise LGBTQ+ social events together, as well as coordinating upon health and security of the community.

  • Ayman D'Souza

    BAME Officer 🌸
    MBBS, Department of Medicine

    I provide representation to all people that identify as BAME, and promotes the views and interests of the community.

  • Benjamin Nabnian

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽

    I organise the guest dinners, exchange dinners and black-tie dinners for the GCR; I also have a say in what goes on the menu for Hall.

  • Samantha Sharkoff

    Samantha Sharkoff

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽
    MPhil, Department of Economics

    I organise the guest dinners, exchange dinners and black-tie dinners for the GCR; I also have a say in what goes on the menu for Hall.

  • Maximillian Crane

    Maximillian Crane

    Sports Officer ⚽️
    DPhil, Neuropathology

    I am in charge of organising GCR sporting events and letting us know about sporting opportunities.

  • Serene Singh

    Serene Singh

    Right Honorable Cake Officer 🍰
    DPhil, Criminology

    I provide cake at GCR events.

 The GCR Executive Committee - 2021/2022

  • Linnea Drexhage

    Linnea Drexhage

    President 🗝
    DPhil, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology

    I make sure that all is well in the Common Room and also represent the graduate community at Christ Church to the College.

  • Lucas Hofer

    Lucas Hofer

    Vice-President 🔑
    DPhil, Department of Physics

    I support the president in ensuring that the GCR is run smoothly and is a welcome place for all graduate students.

  • Emilė Radytė

    Emile Radyte

    Treasurer 💰
    DPhil, Department of Psychiatry and Engineering

    I ensure that the GCR's financial resources are distributed to maximise social engagement and ensure the fulfilment of academic and other needs for the members of the GCR.

 The GCR Committee - mt 2021/ht2022

  • Benjamin Nabnian

    Benjamin Nabnian

    Food & Dining Officer 🍽
    MPhil, Faculty of Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics

    I organise a wide range of food and dining-related events for the GCR, including Exchange Dinners, Guest Dinners, alcohol tastings, brunches, and more (I love food and drink 😉).

  • Delaney Charles Conleth Dominey-Foy

    Delaney Charles Conleth Dominey-Foy

    Food and Dining Officer 🍽
    DPhil, Nuffield Department of Medicine

    I organise and host food and dining-related events for the GCR, including Exchange Dinners, Guest Dinners, alcohol tastings, brunches, and more.

  • Benjamin Nabnian

    Benjamin Nabnian

    LGBTQ+ Officer 🏳️‍🌈
    MPhil, Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics

    I am here to support the welfare of the GCR's LGBT community and promote cohesion through events.

  • Petr Vesnovskii

    Petr Vesnovskii

    Environment & Ethics Officer 🌸
    MPhil, School of Geography and Environment

    I am here to promote sustainability within the college and ensure compliance with ethical principles we are all committed to.

  • Nasma Dasser

    Nasma Dasser

    Computing Officer 🖥
    DPhil, Department of Computer Science

    I am in charge of the GCR website and manage the frontend and backend infrastructure to ensure everything runs smoothly!

  • Jagyoseni Mandal

    Jagyoseni Mandal

    Photography & Social Media Officer 📷
    DPhil, Faculty of History

    I organise photography competitions and click numerous pictures of the House as my favourite photography subject!

  • Andrew Paulley

    Andrew Paulley

    Disabilities Officer 🌼
    MPhil, Department of Economics

    I advocate for members of the GCR on issues of accessibility and disability. I myself have two learning disabilities.

  • Maddy Routon

    Maddy Routon

    Arts Officer 🖼
    MPhil, School of Geography and Environment

    I organise events around visual and performing arts at college, including Christ Church's annual Arts Week.

  • Judith Valerie Engel

    Judith Valerie Engel

    Arts Officer 🖼
    DPhil, Faculty of Music

    I organise music and arts (occasionally martial arts) events at college.

  • Jason Waite

    Jason Waite

    Arts Officer 🖼
    DPhil, Contemporary Art History and Theory

    I organise events around visual and performing arts at college, including Christ Church's annual Arts Week.

  • Verity de Jemelle

    Verity de Jemelle

    Sports Officer ⚽️
    PGCE, Department of Education

    I'm here for your sporting needs :) I organise everything around sports for the GCR.

  • Kate Friesen

    Kate Friesen

    Welfare Officer 🧘‍♀️
    DPhil, Department of Oncology

    I am here to support the welfare of all GCR members and work with the college to provide the best possible support throughout your studies. The Welfare Team runs a variety of activities from weekly teas to hot chocolate and crafts to individual peer support sessions. Drop me a message if you want to have a chat.

  • Dayana Sarova

    Dayana Sarova

    Gender Officer 🌻
    MSc, Department of Economics

    I am here to advocate for greater attention to gender perspectives among the postgraduate student body and provide representation, advice, and awareness to members of the GCR affected by gender discrimination

  • Josh Bilchik

    Josh Bilchik

    Cake Officer 🍰
    MBA, Said Business School

    I am here to provide you with cake and make our lovely GCR events just a little bit sweeter! I hope you have a flantastic day.