Committee

As SBR President, my role is to represent the SBR’s interests with college and collaborating with the JCR. I want to ensure that our community is welcoming, inclusive and fun, and a place where everybody feels at home. I am responsible for the smooth running of the SBR, listening to your ideas and concerns, and being your voice in college and beyond. Do get in touch with any questions, comments, or suggestions about any facet of College life.

Outside of the SBR, I am a third year Geophysics PhD student, imaging the subsurface beneath Southeast Asia using seismic tomography. When I am not on Stack Overflow, you can find me hitting the gym, making my favourite carrot cake or enjoying a G&T in one of Cambridge’s pubs.

dw545@cam.ac.uk

Hi, I’m Harry and I am in charge of this site! I also sit on the College IT committee, addressing any questions/issues postgraduate students have with IT in college.

I am also the Men’s Captain for the College’s boat club, LMBC.

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@ladymargaretbc

https://www.ladymargaretboatclub.org/

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hlb54@cam.ac.uk

Hi, my name is Jascha, and I am a second year PhD student doing Computational Neuroscience at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. Aside from work I am part of the Lady Margaret Boat Club and enjoy playing the trumpet and the guitar.

As Co-Vice President of the SBR I am supporting the SBR President representing graduate student interests in college meetings and am helping with any general administrational issues within the SBR. So please feel free to get in touch with any ideas you have to improve the life for graduate students here at St. John’s!

Hey! I’m Ryan—a third year PhD student studying Alzheimer’s disease. As Treasurer, I‘ve taken the SBR budget under my wing. With the utmost care, I guarantee that assets will equal liabilities and shareholders’ equity. Feel free to reach out to me with questions on how to maximise our return on investment!

rjg80@cam.ac.uk

nc466@cam.ac.uk

My name is Tim, a third-year PhD student in Linguistics. I am excited to join the SBR committee as one of the academic officers. Driven by Lady Margaret Beaufort’s spirit, I hope to make the SBR a place where everyone can exchange ideas and knowledge about their research in both formal and informal settings. 

tjl44@cam.ac.uk

As a workaholic, third-year PhD student in Biophysical Chemistry, I am interested in gaining insights in protein-protein interactions and their association with diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

As an Academic Officer, it is my privilege to enhance interdisciplinary exchange between the highly interesting and various areas graduate students at SJC are performing research in. In particular, I organise academic events such as Grad Talks and Graduate Conferences – both of which are accompanied by food and drinks!

mms72@cam.ac.uk

 Hi I’m Maaha, an MPhil in Criminology student and the first ever Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Officer of the SBR!  I’m looking forward to bringing the ethnic minority community at St John’s together through socials. I completed my BA in Law at John’s, and I was the Ethnic Minorities Officer of the JCR, so I’m very familiar with the issues BAME people at Cambridge may face. I’m also here to provide welfare support to the BAME members of the SBR – from dealing with issues of discrimination to just wanting someone to speak to. Feel free to contact me about ideas for events, welfare support or even just for a chat!

mne20@cam.ac.uk

Hi, I’m Charlotte, a MPhil student studying Computer Science. I recently joined the committee as Communications Officer, who sends the weekly emails and manages the instagram. I am looking forward to some great events this year!

lcm67@cam.ac.uk

Hey, I’m Sasha, a third-year PhD student from the Optoelectronics group in the Physics department. I’m also an environmental officer in the SBR committee, and that means part of my job is to promote sustainable initiatives within the SBR and the wider College. Get in touch in you have any ideas on how to make John’s a more sustainable and equitable place!

ajs325@cam.ac.uk

Hi, my name is Alva and I’m a second year PhD student studying mitochondrial biology. When not in the lab, I enjoy playing music, going for walks and having a few pints with friends. I’m one of the Social and Dining officers this year so I will endeavour to keep your social lives buzzing this year! If you have any questions or suggestions I would love to hear from you or even just get in touch for a chat!

amc245@cam.ac.uk

Hi, I’m Christophe, a third-year PhD student in History and one of the Social and Dining Officers on the SBR. My role is to help organise the things that make life at John’s great, from dining swaps to parties and cheese and wine tastings. I aim to provide you with a fun and inclusive schedule of events throughout the year! If you have any questions or requests, please get in touch.

cmfg2@cam.ac.uk

Hi, my name is Alexis Statz, and I’m doing a PhD in Medieval Literature. My role as one of your Social and Dining Officers is to organize some of the more memorable aspects of college life.  This includes, but is not limited to, SBR parties, swaps with other colleges, and theme nights. If you have any questions at all, or just love medieval dream visions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

afs39@cam.ac.uk

Hi! My name is Rita, a third-year PhD student in Biological Sciences. When not in college, I divide my time between my research at the Institute of Metabolic Science, silly acrobacies and trampolining, and enjoying a pint with friends. 

I’m really excited to join the SBR as Welfare Officer! A good work-life-rest balance is key for our success as academics, and so my main role is to make sure every Johnian feels supported. In order to promote both mental and physical health, our team organises welfare events and distribute sexual health products – so please do get in touch if you have any questions, requests, need any guidance, or even if you just want to chat!

ard68@cam.ac.uk

Hi! I’m Dillon, a second year PhD student in Chemistry at the Centre for Misfolding Diseases where I research protein misfolding and its relationship with neurodegeneration. I’m the Welfare Officer for the SBR, where my primary job to help you feel welcomed, included, and heard at St John’s. I’m also responsible for distributing hygiene products and sexual health supplies to keep you happy and healthy! The Welfare Team and I are here to support you as best as we can, so whether a great idea for an event, something weighing you down, or anything related to your wellbeing, never hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to chat!

djr76@cam.ac.uk