Team Showcase

Danielle Doughty

Danielle Doughty

As a Student Support Coordinator, I provide independent and honest advice to any student within the University of Surrey community. I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2016 from the Surrey Business School, and enjoyed a career working for the likes of 3M, Marks and Spencer and Amazon. Now I’m retraining as a therapist…

Zoe Powell

I am here to provide support and make your time at the university the best it can be. I aim to encourage the university to provide support and awareness of substance abuse and addiction, as well as having a new focus on hazing and peer pressure in university societies. My name is Zoë and I’m…

Alexandre Symeonidis-Herzig

Alexandre Symeonidis-Herzig

Societies Chair represents and promotes the interests of Union Society members and chairs the monthly Society Standings. PhD Candidate at CVSSP working on Sign Language Translation with focus on Non-Manual Features. Complete my undergraduate at Surrey in Electronic Engineering in 2023. Manifesto Open Here   3 Priorities for the Year Improving training and opportunities for…

Amelia Hoy

Amelia Hoy

My role is to manage and oversee all things Rubix! This involves running the day-to-day operations of the venue, including our weekly Citrus and Flirt nights. I plan and execute an exciting range of diverse events throughout the year and aim to present a range of music, artists, and events which represent the various interests…

Monika Elliot

Monika Elliot

My role as Finance Coordinator is to accurately maintain financial records and day to day financial transactions for the Student’s Union and for our Clubs and Societies. I can also help with transport related queries. I joined the Students’ Union in January 2022. I am originally from the Czech Republic and I’ve worked in finance…

Debra Rideout

Debra Rideout

I am the Deputy CEO of the Students’ Union with responsibility over all things finance and commercial. I manage the teams who deliver these services to students, and regularly report back to major stakeholders and trustees alike. I have been working at the Union for over 20 years and in that time I have seen…

Natalie Bancroft

Natalie Bancroft

As the Finance & Legal Manager for the Students’ Union I aid in producing the finance reporting for all Zones, including facilitating the finances for Clubs and Societies. I am also able to assist with legal aspects for Clubs and Societies, such as helping to review sponsorship agreements and contracts for a service or event….

Sam Hill

Sam Hill

I look after maintenance of the transport fleet as well as help with Union venues operations and Technical Services operations. Hi I am Sam, I have work at the Surrey Students Union full time for the last 2 years where I have help to put on the event in and out of our venues. As…

Sam Hallam

Sam Hallam

I look after all of the Students’ Union systems including our websites, club and society websites, staff softwares and any other processes as required. I work as a liaison between the Students’ Union and the University IT teams to help improve the collaboration between the organisations, creating more seamless experiences for our members. If you…

James Lackovic

James Lackovic

Head of Commercial Operations overseeing Rubix, Hari’s Bar, The Basement and Manor Park Social. Experienced & pragmatic multi site operations manager within the nighttime economy, venue/event operations and event safety industries. 3 Priorities for the Year Revitalise Basement. Look at new spaces. PJD’s Refurbishment.

Scott Martin

Scott Martin

My role as Student Activities Coordinator is to help facilitate all things activity and work with clubs and societies, whether that be helping with issues related to the signatories/admin panel, booking spaces for club/society sessions, to bar crawls and transport. My role is to support the VP Activity achieve their manifesto points and enhance overall…

Nyah Walby

Nyah Walby

I’m in charge of all things social media! Keeping students up to date with campaigns, activities and developments happening at the Union, Rubix and Manor Park Social. I am a Psychology student currently on my placement year here at the Union. I like to think of myself as energetic, creative and bubbly and I’m always…

Jodie Varma

Jodie Varma

My role as Student Activities Manager is to oversee all on campus Activity, from Clubs and Societies to trips and weekly yoga classes. A large part of my role is also helping increase student employability through the extra curricular activities the Students Union has to offer. I’ve been working at the Union for just over…

Alex Mckee

Alex Mckee

My job is to lead the Union’s staff team and ensure that the whole organisation is run efficiently and to the best possible benefit of all Surrey students. I’ve worked in a variety of staff roles across students’ unions since 2001 with roles at Bournemouth, Imperial College London and UCL. I joined Surrey Students’ Union…

Hannah Jones

Hannah Jones

Managing Voice Zone projects including Surrey Decides, Student Equality Network, student-led campaigns and activism, and researching student opinion. Supporting the VP Voice and the Student Voice Coordinator in their roles as part of the Student Voice team and working with the University to ensure the student voice is heard when making key decisions. Hannah joined…

Saffron Cutts

Saffron Cutts

My role as Student Voice Coordinator is to support and coordinate both the Course Rep and Head Rep programme. I also help with any Voice zone related projects such as Surrey Decides, AGMS/EGMS and The Student Equality Network. I have been working at the union since summer 2022 and in that time I’ve worked on…

Jade Johnson

Jade Johnson

I work alongside the VP Community and Community Zone to bring students together – that covers all events, including Rubix and everything from One World Week and Freshers Fair to the Balls. We make sure students are welcomed into the University and feel a strong sense of community on campus and in the local community….

Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy

I am tasked with running Manor Park Social for you and will always strive to make it as representative of the students as possible. I want this environment to be welcoming and engaging to every student on campus. Born near Newcastle, raised in Surrey. I spent 7 years in Aberystwyth, Wales working in a variety…