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"Kitten" Camilla Onwordi

Chair

Hi, I’m Kitten, and I’m the committee chair for the LGBTQ. I’ve been on the LGBTQ committee since I began at Birmingham and understand the issues faced by LGBTQ students. It will be my job to run the committee; co-ordinate event/campaign planning and see that you guys get the best you can out of your association this year!

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Matt Ward

Guild Exec Officer

O HAI! I’m Matt, and I’m the Guild of Students LGBTQ Officer for this year. I’m responsible for the welfare and representation of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer students at the University of Birmingham, locally and nationally. It will be my job to see that your experience here is worthwhile, memorable, and not impeded by sexuality and gender-based discrimination of any kind.

The LGBTQ Officer is a member of the Guild Executive and works to further the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer students, supported by the Guild and University in working towards the social and academic equality of all students.

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Ian Mallowan

Secretary

I’m a self identified gay geek with a huge interest in Videogames, with a slightly less obsessive interests in Anime, Juggling and Music. This year I’m doing the Intercalated year of Computer Science inbetween the 2nd and 3rd years of my regular degree, Social Policy. In my first year, LGBTQ-run events were the first time I had any meaningful interactions with other LGBTQ people, and as a result I’d like to “return the favour”, allowing freshers in my position a similar opportunity.

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Sarah Perry

Treasurer

Hi, I’m Sarah, and I’m the treasurer for the LGBTQ committee and a law student. I ran for committee because I understand the issues faced by LGBTQ students, particularly lesbians, and I want to do what I can to provide others with the amazing support I was given, get to know you all and have a good time!

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Rob Unwin

Open Place

Hi, my name’s Rob, I’m 20 years old and currently in my 3rd year studying theoretical physics.

I hold an open place on the committee and hope to be a productive member particularly in the area of campaigning.

My main objectives this year are to ensure a safe and happy university environment for students as well as challenging any insitutionalised bigotry towards members of the LGBTQ association.

I believe in making the association an open and welcoming environment and have great faith that we will achieve this goal.

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Dan Kelsey

Open Place

Olá! I’m Dan and I’m a 2nd year Modern Languages and European Studies student. I’m new to the committee this year so please be nice to me.

When I was a school, there was no support service for LGBTQ people. For this reason, I wanted to be at the heart of an association that ensures that all students, irrelevant of their orientation, can enjoy their time at university, feeling welcomed, supported and encouraged to be themselves.

To me, most of the problems that LGBT people face today are due to cultural, religious and societal attitudes so I’m keen to work with the wider community to promote a realistic and honest image of LGBT people as well as raising some of the legal issues that we continue to face today.

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Sarah "Greenie" Green

Open Place (Women's)

Good evening, ladies and gents. I’m Sarah, part time (if only...) first year student of English and American and Canadian Studies, full time cynic and lady stalker. I enjoy Virginia Woolf, Torchwood, the Tea Party movement, old women and collecting defects in character. I spend much of my time in a badger’s hole, ruminating and being grumpy. Lucky for you, this means when I do find myself socially engaged, it’s normally in an effort to annoy right-wing conservatives and housewives on your behalf.

As I have an under-developed, under-achieving interest in writing and politics (and a universal desire to live through my children like any appropriately narcissistic parent) I’m hoping I can help unleash the more creative and proactive side of our LGBTQ community whilst I’m with the committee. Of course, none of these events will detract from the real reason we’re all here- drinking- but hopefully it will allow us to indulge a smug sense of satisfaction that our booze-time has been culturally enriched.

Anyway, be free. Be merry. Don’t ask me questions: Everything in life is an ecumenical matter.

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Emma Cooper

Open Place (Women's)

I'm Emma, I'm a first year English and American Literature student, and I am energetic, dedicated and friendly person.

I chose to join the committee because I wanted to get really involved in the running and organisation of the LGBTQ, as it is something that I am really passionate about. I would like to follow it on later in life, maybe going into something like human rights.

I believe that through this association and through what we do we can make a real change, and this is the most important aspect of all of the work that I am going to try and do over the course of the year.

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Kai Weston

Guild Councillor

Hi, I’m Kai, and I represent the LGBTQ committee on Guild Council with Emma.

I’ve been on the committee for a year and am wellversed in trans and queer issues; I’ve been a strong advocate for gender-neutral toilets in the interest of trans equality and will continue to dedicate myself to campaigning for you over the coming year!

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Emma "Emod" O'Dwyer

Guild Councillor

Hey, I’m Emma! I’ve been on the LGBTQ committee for several years, holding both chair and officer positions and now acting as Guild Councillor to represent you with the Guild.