Committee

Chris Hose

Chris Hose

President
Chris
President

Hi, I’m Chris and I’m the President for the SBR Committee this year. I’m a PhD student in law, researching obligations of good faith in contract, and I’m also a big rock fan – I love going to gigs, listening to albums and tinkering about in the Band Room under Cripps! As President, it’s my job to make sure that the SBR runs as smoothly as possible, by both organising the committee and representing graduate students to the college leadership. I’m keen to see that the SBR committee accurately represents in the interests of graduate students, so if you have any comments, concerns or suggestions then please get in touch. I would also love to get more graduates involved in the SBR at a more casual level, so if you are interested in being involved in SBR events without making any time commitments, please email and ask about becoming an associate member! ch794@cam.ac.uk

ch794@cam.ac.uk

Matt Coulter

Matt Coulter

Vice President
Matt
Vice President

I’m Matt, a third-year PhD student in History. When not reading about medieval Transylvania I enjoy learning languages and eating in the Buttery.

Gabriel Ferreras Garrucho

Gabriel Ferreras Garrucho

Treasurer
Gabriel
Treasurer

Hi I’m Gabriel, and I’m a second year PhD student in Plant Sciences. My research is on spatial regulation of receptors involved in the symbiosis between rice and mycorrhizal fungi. Outside molecular plant bio I also love books, cooking and gardening (I do like plants quite a bit if you haven’t noticed).

gf349@cam.ac.uk

Darold Cuba

Darold Cuba

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Officer
Darold
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Officer

Hi everyone, I’m Darold, one of the EDI officers, and a first year PhD in World History (marronage preservation). Excited to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (including justice and access) through frameworks of belonging, meaning, wellness and purpose, I look forward to hearing from you all on ways you want to be included, what you want to see and how John’s can continue to create a community enjoyed by all, especially in this Bicentennial year of the founding of the AntiSlavery Society, by two Johnian abolitionists, William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson! Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

dbc34@cam.ac.uk

Emily Towner

Emily Towner

Welfare Officer
Emily Towner
Welfare Officer

Hello, I’m Emily, a third-year PhD student in Psychology and your dedicated welfare officer. As a psychology student, I understand the importance of mental health and well-being for postgraduate students.

My goal as welfare officer is to make it easier for you to access the resources and support you need during your studies. I will work to provide clear and readily available information on college and university resources, such as counselling and therapy. Additionally, I will serve as a confidential and anonymous first point of contact for anyone facing welfare difficulties, helping you devise a plan of action and working to destigmatise conversations around mental health challenges.

I am committed to fostering a more supportive and inclusive environment for all postgraduate students and am excited to promote well-being. Please feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or ideas on how we can make our college community an even better place for everyone.

Lisa Sophie Fenner

Lisa Sophie Fenner

Family Officer
Lisa Sophie Fenner
Family Officer

Hi! I am Lisa Fenner, a third-year PhD student in politics and the SBR Family Officer. I love running, reading, and spending time with my seven-year-old. As the SBR Family Officer, I hope to bring together the student families of St John’s and I will strive to make an already wonderful place even more welcoming for those who come here with children.

lsf26@cam.ac.uk

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Environmental Officer
Robert
Environmental Officer

I’m Robert, a first year Phd student in the Plant Sciences department. My work is primarily focused on assessing and mapping global potential for carbon sequestration in agricultural soils. In my free time, I row for St. John’s at Lady Margaret Boat Club, cook, spend time outdoors and I’m currently trying to get back into gardening. As an Environmental Officer for the SBR, I hope to promote sustainability and efficient resource uses around the college by engaging other students and hosting enjoyable events. Please reach out to myself or Gabriel about any sustainability ideas you may have and come say hi at our next sustainability focused event!

rsp46@cam.ac.uk

Yorrick Boeije

Yorrick Boeije

Environmental Officer
Yorrick Boeije
Environmental Officer

Hi! I am Yorrick, your environmental officer! As the old-school Dutch windmill on my photo implies, I am invested with alternative energy sources to meet our global demand of reducing carbon dioxide emission. In my research I study next-generation hybrid materials for use in solar panels. Next to molecules and materials, I am also excited by basketball and music!

yb289@cam.ac.uk

Meg Howard

Meg Howard

Social and Dining Officer
Meg
Social and Dining Officer

Hi, I’m Meg and I’m the Swaps & Dining officer for the SBR Committee this year. I’m a MPhil student in Bioscience Enterprise, with specific interests in women’s health research, personalised healthcare and research-informed drug policy. I am also a lover of rooftop bars, going to the sauna, hiking and Djing! As one of the Social and Dining officers, I am responsible for organising swaps with other colleges so that you get to meet new people and compare hall food across colleges. I’m also really keen to ensure that the SBR offers social events which represent the interests of our graduate students – so if you have any comments or suggestions then please reach out to me, I am always happy to chat!

mrh80@cam.ac.uk

 

 

 

Elijah Suh

Elijah Suh

Academic Officer
Elijah
Academic Officer

I’m Elijah, an MPhil candidate in chemistry focusing on antibody design for misfolded protein diseases. I’m from the great state of Florida, and I’m excited to work as your new Academic Officer! Outside of research, I try to read biographies (send me recommendations!!) and play soccer. I’m passionate about giving Johnian postgrads a platform to discuss their fascinating research and academic paths, and I’m looking forward to seeing you at our symposiums.

ejs230@cam.ac.uk

Sneha Parmar

Sneha Parmar

Communications & Technology Officer
Sneha
Communications and Technology Officer

Hello! I’m Sneha Parmar, a second-year PhD student in Genetics and the SBR Communications and Technology Officer. I like to watch comedy movies, vibe to pop music, read Horrible Histories, and stare at the sky for no apparent reason.  I will be sending out weekly emails to keep you up to date with the happenings in college. I will also look after the SBR website and the Instagram! 🙂

sp2005@cam.ac.uk