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Ruthanne Brooks
PresidentHello, my name is Ruthanne, and I’m currently serving as your president! I am a DPhil student in Hebrew Bible (Theology/Religion). My research focuses on philosophical thinking in ancient Judaism, and my dissertation topic is essentially “hello darkness, my old friend” (I swear I’m actually a pretty cheery person!)
If I’m not at one of Oxford’s many wonderful cafes writing my dissertation (or at least attempting to), I’m most likely to be found in the pit at any given concert (preferably stomp-clap folk rock), nurturing my inner theatre kid by attending a musical, pretending to be a powerlifter, or perhaps drawing or reading.
As MCR president, my primary job is to represent the interests and needs of you as a postgraduate student to the college and to manage the committee as a cohesive entity. We are here to help and serve you, so please be in touch with any questions or concerns you may have about college life so that we can do our best to make your SJC experience the best it can be!
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Freddie Truman-Williams
Vice PresidentHello hello. I’m Freddie, a DPhil student in Mathematics, currently trying to wrap my head around randomness and chaos in epidemics, immune responses, genetic mutations, and other badly behaved processes.
As your VP, I’m responsible for running the MCR room ballot, leading Rents & Charges negotiations with College, and organising Fresher’s Week.
Outside of this business, you’ll find me jogging or dancing to the grooviest soul, funk, disco, reggae, and rock ’n’ roll the 1970s had to offer. Do reach out if you have any questions, fancy a chat, or have some wicked tunes I should be listening to.
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Victoria Maitaishe Mudyanembwa
SecretaryVictoria Maitaishe Mudyanembwa enjoys playing darts. A chemist by profession who also enjoys whipping meals for her loved ones. She really looks forward to enjoying her MCR secretarial tenure with everyone!
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Isaac Winterburn
TreasurerHello! I’m Isaac, a DPhil student in Experimental Psychology looking at the effects of mental health awareness efforts on young people. I am also interested in the role of popular media in shaping our attitudes towards psychology and mental health.
As treasurer, I oversee the MCR’s budget, spending, and expenses, helping other committee members to put on their exciting events all year round. Outside of this, I am also captain of the MCR football team. Please feel free to get in touch with any financial related queries or if you know a goalkeeper who is free at weekends.
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Jack Tristani
VictuallerBio coming soon
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Xavier Morales Zayas
VictuallerHi! I’m Xavier, a first year doing the BPhil in Philosophy (which is essentially just an MPhil in Philosophy with a weird name). I am interested in a broad range of philosophical subjects, but my focus is on moral philosophy and the philosophy of science.
This year I am one of the Victuallers of the MCR. Victualler technically just means someone who sells/provides alcohol, but at the MCR we do a lot more than that. I will be helping to organize the twice termly Wine & Cheese Nights and Guest Nights, and hopefully, a bit more than that too.
Outside the MCR, I enjoy reading philosophy, watching sci-fi movies and TV shows, and playing the piano. I also consider myself a cinephile, which means I adore going to the movies whenever I have a chance. If you ever want to talk philosophy or just go to a pub to grab a pint and chat, do reach out!
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Patrick Stone
VictuallerBio coming soon
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Martin Mosny
Social SecretaryHi, I’m Martin and I’m one of your Social Secretaries! This means that I run the exchange dinners and I organise the parties that we have during term. I also run other events such as board game nights, pumpkin carving, and Easter egg hunts, among others.
In my spare time, I’m doing a DPhil in Particle Theory, specifically focusing on string cosmology. I like to go bouldering, hiking, and running. I also enjoy reading high fantasy, classic fiction, and non-fiction; I enjoy baking and cooking, and generally just enjoy life and spending time with friends!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
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Aneta Niklas
Social SecretaryHi, I’m Aneta, a second-year DPhil student in Theoretical Chemistry. My research focuses on using machine-learned interatomic potential models to design sustainable, carbon-based functional materials, with applications in fields like energy storage and catalysis.
Outside of my studies, I’m one of the new social secretaries.
Outside of academics, I love running, reading, and crocheting. I also have a deep appreciation for the beautiful world around me and enjoy spending time outdoors and with friends.
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Katerina Panti
Social SecretaryBio coming soon
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Dorothy Zhao
Welfare OfficerBio coming soon
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Kaitlyn Sparks
Welfare OfficerBio coming soon
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Anna Verghese
Culture OfficerHi, I’m Anna, a second-year neuroscience PhD student. Through a collaboration between NIH and Oxford, my work focuses on how dopamine release and unit activity in the Basal Ganglia shape goal-directed behavior and cost-benefit decisions. In my free time, I love reading, painting, live music, and hiking.
As one of the cultural officers, I help bring the MCR community together through creatively diverse events. We run a MCR book club and organize group trips to plays and live performances. We have lots of ideas for new events this year and if you have any suggestions, please let Jen or I know!
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Jen DeNike
Culture OfficerBio coming soon
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Orla Hogan
Women & Gender Minorities OfficerBio coming soon
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Frances Jago
Women & Gender Minorities OfficerBio coming soon
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Laurentien Jungkamp
LGBTQ+ OfficerHi, I’m Laurentien (he/they) and I am a second-year DPhil student researching the biochemistry of virus proteins. If I am not hiding in the lab, I am likely to be found singing with our college choir, drawing, or queuing for Najar’s.
As one of your LGBTQ+ Officers, I aim to make the college a more inclusive and welcoming space for all. I will be organising and running queer-related events. In addition, I also manage the Gender Expression fund and sit on the College’s EDI committee.
If you have any questions or ideas, please feel free to reach out!
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Lea Anderson
LGBTQ+ OfficerBio coming soon
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Bridget Smart
International Students’ OfficerBio coming soon
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Dong-Soo Ha
International Students’ OfficerBio coming soon
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Max Han
Environment and Ethics OfficerHello! I’m Max and I’m currently pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management. My work focuses on environmental justice and how to create just, equitable policies for the Global South in climate policy and environmental governance.
When I’m not working on climate issues, you can probably find me happily cooking Southeast Asian food with the wok I brought from home or enjoying Oxford’s many green spaces! Beyond school, I also run a nonprofit mobilizing youth for environmental action and I’m eager to bring my experiences in grassroots community-building to St John’s College.
You can look forward to the many meaningful friendships and fun conversations we’ll forge together in each event!
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Eleanor Albin-Clark
Environment and Ethics OfficerHello! I’m Eleanor, a DPhil Geography and the Environment student. I research how neurodivergent people experience and navigate our urban transport systems. In my free time, I like to play video games and take too many pictures of my cats 🙂
As an Environment and Ethics (E&E) Officer, I’m excited to foster a friendly, safe space to discuss all things E&E, especially by arranging some exciting debates.
Please reach out if you have questions or ideas, my inbox is always open! 🙂
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Charden Pouo Moutsouka
Academic Affairs OfficerMy name is Charden, also known as Captain Africa, and I am pursuing a DPhil in Political Geography (focussing on the roles of diaspora activist networks and contestations around France’s political and economic influence in decolonial struggles for political change beyond authoritarian capitalism).
When I’m not working on my research, you can find me at a pub with friends, watching football, or enjoying a pint of Guinness.
As an academic affairs officer, I collaborate with Academic Skills Services to create a program tailored to the MCR’s academic challenges and opportunities. This includes providing access to tools to enhance studies and research, promoting academic productivity through initiatives like “Shut Up and Write” sessions, and strengthening MCR-SCR networking and lecture suppers. I am always available to listen, so please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Magdalena Blincoe-Deval
Academic Affairs OfficerHello! I’m Magdalena, a DPhil student in Modern Languages. My research is on how Ukrainian and Russian children’s literature has responded to increasing militarisation since 2014, and especially how children’s literature serves as a trauma processing tool. When I’m not working on my research, I sing in a choir and keep myself sane with yoga.
I’m one of the academic officers, which means that I convey the MCR’s academic needs to the fellow for graduates and academic skills team, organise lecture suppers, and arrange events to support academic growth.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or suggestions of academic events you’d like to see in college!
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Claire Mallard
Sports OfficerBio coming soon
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Rachel Hurwitz
Returning OfficerMy name is Rachel Hurwitz and I am a DPhil student studying Evolutionary Anthropology (which is the study of where humans originated, how our bodies function, and why we behave the way we do). When not working on my research or helping the MCR, I can be found fawning over my two rescue cats, drinking far too much coffee, or singing showtunes (badly).
As RO, my job entails overseeing elections for the MCR, managing any complaints or referenda that may arise, and providing cake to the MCR every few weeks (because who doesn’t love cake?!). I am always here to listen, so if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
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Katie Croft
Disabled Students’ OfficerI’m a second year DPhil in medical sciences. I’m a physicist hiding out in an experimental biology lab building a mathematical and computational model of haematopoietic (blood) stem cells. I’m based at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, so you’ll often find me up the hill at the John Radcliffe hospital. I split my time between the lab and working from home with my two geriatric rescue cats. I recently moved to part-time study, so I can manage my chronic health conditions alongside my research. Outside the lab you’ll find me crafting, baking, or swimming!
As disabilities and accessibilities officer, I organise events centring around disability, neurodiversity and chronic conditions, as well as sitting on the EDI committee, ensuring accessibility across the MCR, and signposting students to the most appropriate support.
Please feel free to reach out with any ideas, questions or concerns!
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Isobelle Hawkins
Student Parents and Carers OfficerBio coming soon
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