The JCR committee is tasked with representing the combined undergraduate and graduate body of Harris Manchester. At our college, all members of the MCR are also members of the JCR. Committee members are elected from Hilary Term to Michaelmas Term of the following academic year. We’re here to represent your views, address your concerns and organise great events you’re interested in, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Photo credit to Andrej Zeman.
Maxwell Drew
Hi, I’m Max, and my role as president straddles the two tasks of representing student needs to college and the wider university and overseeing the day-to-day running of the JCR. To these ends, I do everything from chairing JCR meetings to making myself as available as I can to members of the college community. I can be regularly found at formal, the upper gallery of the library, and hanging around in the JCR, but if you can’t get hold of me at any of those venues then just drop me a line, always happy to talk.
Wong Yi Hao
Hello! As Secretary, my role is to be an enabler for the rest of the committee, making sure they can go about their duties without having to worry about administrative hiccups or procedural technicalities. On top of managing official records and correspondence behind the scenes, I am also your point of contact for resolving any disputes about the JCR's services or constitutional duties. When I was elected, I promised to provide standards and synchronisation for the student body, and I intend to deliver by means of prompt updates about College life, accessible explainers for JCR processes and decisions, and by always being available for any concerns or queries. I am always around in College for a quick catch-up and I look forward to seeing you at our termly meetings!
Gabriel Kaufmann
Hi, I'm Gabriel, your Treasurer. My role is to make sure that the rest of the committee as well as societies in our College have the financial means to contribute positively to college life. I draft the termly budget, am responsible for reimbursements and keep an eye on anything money-related the JCR does.
Do reach out if you want to learn more about what our JCR spends money on or if have any other finance-related questions.
Elizabeth Rae & Ellie Stubley
Hey frends, we're Ellie and Elizabeth, your go-to people for all things social! As a Social Secretaries, we're on a mission to make sure your time at college is filled with fun and unforgettable moments. From casual gatherings to themed bops and guest nights, we're here to bring the social pazzazz to college life. If you have any event suggestions or if you just want to be part of the planning, reach out to us anytime. Let's make our college experience one for the books!
Wong Man Shun & Anna Szlapa
Hello, everyone! We're Anna and Man Shun, your friendly Welfare Officers. Our focus is on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued. Whether you have personal concerns, need guidance, or want to explore the resources available, we're here for you. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need someone to talk to or if you have ideas to enhance the well-being of our college community. Catch us at the next popular welfare tea!
Sidd Sensharma & Muenda Drenkard-Spiering
Hello everyone! As Freshers’ Officers, our role is to ease the transition of the freshers into college by planning and running Freshers’ Week, managing college stash orders, as well as generally being a student point of contact for all freshers. Fundamentally, we want you help you create a community that you can lean on throughout your Oxford journey.
Fresher or not, do feel free to reach out to us for a quick chat about anything. Also, do share if you have ideas on how we can continually refine Freshers’ Week and college bonding in general.
Roy Shinar Cohen & Joshua Lim
Hellos everyone! As Bar Managers, our job is to bring only good vibes and conjure liquid gold for everyone at the JCR and College Bar. We hope our dynamic and affordable cocktail menu will continue to bring smiles to all members of our community. We're happy to accommodate the tastes of any and all patrons, and anyone willing to help out at the bar can even earn some bar credit! Drop by weekly after formals to enjoy a classy drink and some good conversation :)
Anna Donaghy
Hello, I’m Anna your Food and Beverage officer! It’s my job to keep your tea and coffee breaks in the JCR as refreshing as possible and provide treats for when the library day just isn’t going to plan. Do contact me if you have questions about food or beverages within College and let me know your favourite biscuits!
P.S. I’m a custard cream girl!
Ellie Stubley & Harriet Norris
Hi! We are Ellie (Law undergrad, 2nd year) and Harriet (English Literature and Language undergrad, 2nd year) and we are your JCR Women*’s Officers! We usually put on weekly events during term-time and are here to provide support to women* in college! If you have any questions at all please email us :)
Johanna Böttiger
Hello everyone—hey to you currently reading this. I am Johanna, your current LGBTQ+ Officer. As such, I want to make sure that this college is a safe and inclusive space for everyone, no matter your sexual orientation or gender identity. Over the next few terms, I will be organising events to celebrate our college’s unique diversity. Hence, this should be read not only as a brief introduction but a sincere invitation to everyone to participate in events or reach out, no matter your orientation or identity—or simply as an ally! If, of course, you have ideas for initiatives we could take, questions, issues or simply want to talk, please reach out!
Amy Todd
Hi, I'm Amy. As the Disabilities Officer, I'm here to represent the views of people in college with visible and invisible disabilities, specific learning difficulties and long term health conditions.
I can usually be found wandering (aimlessly) around college with a sketchbook/ craft in hand, so come say hi! I'm happy to talk through any difficulties and concerns you're having and find a way forward.
Kenneth Poh
Hi, I’m Kenneth, your Charities Officer! My role is to organise fundraising and volunteering events to support the charities that we as a JCR have selected.
Do reach out to me if you have any suggestions for fundraising, volunteering, or really anything that you feel the Charities side of the JCR can do better!
Ryan O’Sullivan
jcr.academic.affairs@hmc.ox.ac.uk
Hello, everyone! I'm Ryan, your Academic Affairs Officer. My primary goal is to ensure that every student's academic journey is smooth, fulfilling, and rewarding. In addition to this, I'm the one who'll be getting you your carnations for when exams come around. From addressing academic concerns to enhancing study resources, I'm here to support you in achieving your academic goals. If you have questions about courses, need guidance on study techniques, or want to explore academic initiatives, don't hesitate to reach out.
Tristan Chia
As IT Officer, my main role is to maintain the JCR’s tech infrastructure, including this very website! I’m also called upon whenever the JCR requires assistance in setting up and maintaining any new tech-related projects, and when the option for remote participation is needed for any JCR meetings/hustings.
If you’re ever in need of IT-related help, or if you have any suggestions for the website, please do not hesitate to come and find me! I’ve usually got my hands full with Engineering, but I’ll always take time out to lend a hand.
Saloni Sanwalka
Hey everyone! I'm Saloni, your creative mind behind all things newsletter-related. As the Newsletter Officer, I'm committed to keeping you in the loop with the latest and greatest in our college community. From highlighting exciting events to sharing inspiring stories, I aim to bring our community closer together through the power of words. If you have news to share, want to contribute to the newsletter, or simply have ideas for engaging content, I'm all ears.
Johanna Böttiger & Umut Budak
Navigating through (college) climate change, we, Umut and Johanna, want to introduce ourselves as your current environment officers. Not only do we intend to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly atmosphere in college, we plan to do so through social events and commutative commitment—such as a clothes swap and the instigation of reusable dishes. If you have any ideas or worries or simply want to chat, you are more than welcome to participate in events and contact us directly.
