Non-Executive Committee
Our Non-Executive Committee is made up of elected volunteers who are current Stephenson College JCR members. They assist with the running of the JCR and ensure that the best student experience is offered within the College.
You can get in touch with any of the JCR Officers using their email address which can be found in the JCR Directory.
rOSIE oVERFIELD
Welfare officer
Year: 3
Course: Law
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The bar, I love the vibes and it is such a nice place to hang out with friends or study.”
hANNAH mARKHAM
Welfare officer
Year: 2
Course: Psychology
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The greenery around the college.”
gRACIE dOBBIE
Welfare officer
Year: 3
Course: History
Favourite thing about Stevo: “I love the green spaces around Stevo, especially in the summer.”
VACANT
Welfare officer
The Welfare Officers are responsible for supporting the Senior Welfare Officer in all their role duties. They help with our campaign weeks as well as our welfare drop-in sessions, to ensure welfare support and supplies are easily accessible.
eLLA wOLSTENCROFT
Assistant Ball Chair
Year: 3
Course: Chemistry
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The people #bleedred <3”
jOSH bLYTHIN-eVANS
Assistant Ball Chair
Year: 3
Course: Maths
Favourite thing about Stevo: “How friendly all the people are."
The Assistant Ball Chairs support the Ball Chair with the organisation of Winter and Summer Ball. This entails picking the venue, deciding the theme, setting the date, choosing decorations and much more. They also sit on the JCR’s Ball Committee.
Harry Diggle
Book keeper
Year: 2
Course: Accountancy and Management
Favourite thing about Stevo:
The Book Keeper supports the JCR Treasurer in their work, primarily via offering admin support. Keeping track of purchases, and transactions and monitoring the JCR budget.
Esme Lane
Assistant Communications Officer
Year: 2
Course: Philosophy and Theology
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The bar, Stephenson Central.”
Tim Millard
Website Manager
Year: 2
Course:
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The college bar - it’s the best one in Durham for sure!”
The Website Manager works with the Communications Officer to keep the JCR website accessible and up-to-date. The Website Manager attends the Communications Committee meetings.
Amy Bunting
Assistant Events Director
Year: 2
Course: History
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The vibes of the bar and the people, so wholesome and happy.”
Assistant Events Directors support the work of the Events Director in planning and undertaking the many events that are put on throughout the year. Within the role, there is scope to focus on particular areas for example, cultural events, chilled events, or more lively events. They also sit on the JCR’s Events Committee.
Elizabeth Smout
LGBTQ+ Rep
Year: 2
Course: Anthropology
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The bar of course!”
The LGBTQ+ Rep represents those belonging to the community in Stephenson College. They work closely with the EDI Officer to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard. They are also a friendly face for anyone to speak to about anything relating to LGBTQ+.
Alexis Amoakohene
POC REP
Year: 2
Course: Anthropology and Sociology
Favourite thing about Stevo: “The laid-back atmosphere and that everyone is chill with each other regardless of year, course or occupation.”
The POC rep is the voice of people of colour in the college. The POC rep runs events and creates opportunities to connect people of colour to each other and make them feel more welcome and integrated in all aspects of college life. They're also a point of contact for support regarding racial issues.
Conor Selley
Gym Rep
Year: 2
Course: Sports Science
Favourite thing about Stevo: “Definitely Stevo Central, you will find me there pretty much every day. Also you can’t forget the Stevo Ds!”
The Gym Manager is responsible for making sure the Gym is fit for its purpose and serving our students well. This involves highlighting opportunities for improvement, overseeing the membership and induction process, as well as promoting usage of the gym amongst our students.
Maanavya Kumar
International Rep
Year:
Course:
Favourite thing about Stevo:
The International Rep helps international students at Stephenson College by helping connect them to the right people, whether that be at the JCR, College clubs, or the University more broadly; whilst also dealing with general issues of relevance to international students where necessary.
Abdullah LuTFi
Assistant Volunteering and Outreach Officer
Year: 3
Course: Law
Favourite thing about Stevo: “How close everyone in our college is with each other and how strong the stevo spirit is.
The Assistant V&O Officer supports the work of the V&O Officer - be that research new outreach projects, support the students in their volunteering, or take a lead on particular events. They also sit on the JCR’s V&O committee.
Lilianna Garcia
Environmental Officer
Year: 2
Course: Bioscience
Favourite thing about Stevo: “how close everyone in our college is with each other and how strong the stevo spirit is.”
The Environmental Officer is responsible for raising awareness of environmental issues within the JCR and College. They will also look at the work of the College and JCR, making suggestions around how to make it more environmentally friendly.
LOUIE LEVENTHALL
Workspace Development Officer
Year: 3
Course: Mathematics
Larry Hall
Vice Chair
Year: 3
Course: History and Politics
The JCR Vice Chair supports the work of the JCR Chair, be that hosting general JCR meetings, assisting with elections, supporting our JCR committees, liaising with non-exec officers, as well as sitting on the JCR Steering Committee.
Beth Osborne
Disability Rep
Year: 3
Course: Physical Geography
The Disabilities Rep takes on the role of representing students with disabilities within Stephenson College and the JCR. Reporting to the D&I Officer, and sitting on the D&I Committee, the Disabilities Rep will make sure their voices are heard.
VACANCIES
Assistant Events Officer (1/2)
Assistant Volunteer & Outreach Officers (1/2)
Assistant Community Dining Coordinators (ACDC) (x4)
JCR Photographer
Livers Out Rep
Environment Officer (1/2)
Scholarly Events Assistant
Bar and Shop Rep
DSU Representative
Tech Director
Assistant Sports Officer