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<h6>The current LGBT+ Society committtee is made up of the three signatories - President, Vice President and Treasurer - as well as 8 non-signatory members. If you feel you have something unique you can contribute to the society, such as a BAME Students' Officer, feel free to talk to the committee about it either at one of our sessions or via email (ussu.lgbtplus@surrey.ac.uk) and we can discuss it.</h6>
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<h3>Alastair Caiger (he/him)<br>President</h3><h5>Studying: Music, Second Year<br>Email: ac02907@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
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My goal as president will be to make our sessions more fun and generally bring about good vibes. If you are not very outspoken, I will do my best to make you feel comfortable and involved in our sessions.<br>
Fun facts! I'm a furry and I once met TommyInnit and tried to get a photo with him. I also think ferrets are cool. I'm obsessed with Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. If you like zombies, basically, I'm your gay.<br>
Fell free to contact me through email.</p>
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<h3>Henry Claisse (he/they)<br>Vice President<br></h3><h5>Studying: Sociology, Second Year<br><br></h5>
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As vice president, I’m basically a glorified secretary. But, I did do the raccoon thing, because it’s my one personality trait. You’re going to see a lot of those this year :) I want to help the president to make the sessions fun and also engaging. Also, I want to try and implement more social events and society collaborations this year.<br>
In terms of hobbies, I write poems and song lyrics from time to time. I’m very passionate about music, not in terms of making it, but in terms of listening to songs, making playlists, genres, and shit. I enjoy playing life simulation games, such as: The Sims, Stardew Valley, and City Skylines. Also enjoy playing other type of simulation games: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Planet Coaster, Train Sim World, etc. Speaking of, trains and just transport in general is a hobby of mine, so if you like trains, talk to me about them because I could probably talk for hours about them.<br>
Please feel free to come up to me and talk to me if you want to, I really wanna make sure the new people feel part of this society the moment they step in.
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<h3>NAME (they/she)<br>Treasurer<br></h3><h5>Studying: Mechanical Engineering, Second Year<br>Email: EMAIL@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
<p>I took on the responsibility of treasurer this year to ensure that the society has the funds needed to continue providing a welcoming space to all members of the LGBTQ+ community. During my first year, I was overwhelmed with the amount of work and people, but having an open space to talk with fellow queer students helped me through that. Now, I want to help others continue to ensure this society be a warm and welcoming space.<br>
Outside of my role in the committee, I am a huge nerd! I enjoy D&D and Star Wars as well as video games like Minecraft and Star Citizen.<br>
I am always available to chat if you find me in a session or via discord, as well as via my email if you need any questions answered!</p>
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<h3>NAME (any pronouns)<br>Aromantic/Asexual Officer<br></h3><h5>Studying: Psychology, Second Year<br>Email: EMAIL@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
<p>I took a role on this committee as last year I got to see the benefits of this club first-hand. Also, as someone who struggled to come to terms with their ace spec identity, I am looking forward to having the voice to spread awareness and help people who are also working on understanding their own identity. I am available to answer questions or just chat on my email.<br>
Outside of LGBT+ I am also part of the fencing committee and dance squad, and in my free time I enjoy playing D&D and board games.</p>
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<h3>NAME (she/they)<br>Communications Officer<br></h3><h5>Studying: Computer Science, Third Year<br>Email: EMAIL@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
<p>I'm Maxine, but you can call me Max for short. I decided to take on the role of Comms Officer this year as this society has been an incredibly important space for me in my time at uni so far and I want to do my best to see it continue thriving. As Communications Officer, most of the emails you'll be getting in your inbox and the Instagram posts on the Society's page will be from me.<br>
My interests include video games (especially RPGs, FPSes and competitive games), coding and reading.<br>
If you need to get in touch with me, I will typically be the first person to see any emails to the society's inbox (ussu.lgbtplus@surrey.ac.uk) or any DMs to the Instagram page (@ussu.lgbt), and I am active on Discord, but you can also reach me at my personal email.</p>
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<h3>NAME (they/she)<br>Disabled and Neurodiverse Students’ Officer<br></h3><h5>Studying: Biomedical Science, Third Year<br>Email: EMAIL@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
<p>I was diagnosed autistic and ADHD during my first year. I created this role last year to help support disabled and neurodiverse students, through listening to your concerns and helping you access support. I work with members and the committee to ensure that the society is accessible to everyone.<br>
I love my teddy bears, and often have one in my bag with me (gorf is the cute dino in the picture). To unwind, I enjoy playing relaxing video games such as Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing. I absolutely adore the Frozen films; I was even lucky enough to see the musical over the summer!<br>
I'm grateful for the opportunity to help support you all through university life <3 Please email me if you have any questions, or if you just want to chat!</p>
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<h3>NAME (they/she)<br>Postgraduate Students' Officer<br></h3><h5>Studying: Theoretical Physics & Quantum Chemistry, PG/R<br>Email: EMAIL@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
<p>This is my second year in this role and third year on the committee, I have also been the Trans & Non-Binary Students' Officer. My role is to represent postgraduates on LGBT+ issues and aid in facilitating LGBT+ postgraduate events.<br>
My PhD candidature is in the Quantum Biology Doctoral Training Centre, a cross-disciplinary group trying to address the extent to which quantum mechanics plays a role in biology. I am looking to answer whether or not we can use techniques from theoretical physics to better understand pharmaceuticals.<br>
I have many equalities roles, such as Diversity Champion on the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications' Early Career Mathematicians' Committee and membership of the LGBT+ Physical Sciences Network's steering committee.<br>
In my free time I train Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.</p>
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<h3>NAME (they/she)<br>Trans and Non-binary Students Officer<br></h3><h5>Studying: English Literature and Creative Writing, Third Year<br>Email: EMAIL@surrey.ac.uk<br><br></h5>
<p>I wanted to be the T&NB officer this year, aside from the obvious, because in my first and second years I found the T&NB meetings an important part of the LGBT community in my life. They helped me get stuff done like my name changed on the uni system, and I want to be a part of that for other people.<br>
Outside of the committee, I'm a Creative Writing student, I mainly write long form fantasy prose, and as a literature student I write most of my essays about queer interpretations of literature.<br>
I carry my love of fantasy into the rest of my life, I play a ton of D&D with some of my coursemates and am a huge Zelda fan. I recently jailbroke my Wii to play the best game ever, Twilight Princess.<br>
If you have any questions or need to chat, whether it's about trans stuff, committee stuff, or just stuff, email me or find me at a session to ask for my Instagram or Discord :p</p>
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