Meet the Committee!
2025/26
The JCR
The JCR Committee are the elected undergraduate students who represent student interests & act as intermediaries between the Catz students and staff.
The elections for the President are held in October/November and the rest of the Committee is elected every February/March.
President
Cara Bossom
she/her — 2nd year MML — jcr.president@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi all, I’m Cara, your JCR President this year! My role is to ensure our JCR is consistently representing and supporting you in every way possible. Through consulting and negotiating with college staff and advocating for student needs at collegiate meetings, I hope to guarantee that all voices are heard in decisions affecting Catz life. I work closely with our JCR officers, supporting their initiatives to keep our community vibrant and welcoming. Whether it’s a quick question, an idea, or something you want to try and change, don’t hesitate to reach out – I'm here to help make Catz a place where everyone feels at home. Please stop me in college anytime, send an email or use the Anonymous form to get in touch!
Vice President
Caleb Huang
he/him — 2nd year Classics — jcr.vice.president@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Caleb, the JCR Vice President for the year! I work alongside Cara and other JCR officers to negotiate and advocate for your needs and interests in meetings with college leadership. At the University level, I'm Catz’s representative at Student Union (CamSU) meetings. You may also know me as the person who sends JCR Meeting Agenda emails, or the one who presides over JCR (by-)elections. I’m huge on details and getting the minutiae right to ensure you have the best time at Catz! If you have any questions or suggestions about policies, ideas, or anything at all, please do pop me an email or catch me around college/Cambridge!
Treasurer
Shakti Manoharan
she/her — 2nd year Economics
Hi I’m Shakthi and I am this year’s treasurer. My main role is to allocate our budget between all of the other officers to what Catz students would like from their JCR. Another crucial part of the role is frequently meeting with the college bursar and accountant to represent the student body in discussions around our finances. Otherwise other money related pursuits such as discounts and improving the JCR room fill out the rest of my role. If you have any suggestions about how to best spend the JCR’s money please contact me at jcr.treasurer@caths.cam.ac.uk
Communications & IT Officer
Krittika Dey
she/her — 2nd year Economics
Hi, I’m Krittika and I am this year’s Comms & IT Officer. I manage the website, social media and IT admin of the committee. My role is to keep the Catz community informed and up to date! I write up the JCR minutes and collate opportunities across Cambridge, and outside to send out in the bulletin. I hope to bring back the the Catz calendar, which can be found on this website, listing a number of events happening in the college community! If you have any queries regarding the website, minutes or the JCR in general, email me via the address above!
Access and Admissions Officer
Weronika Szumielewicz
she/her — 2nd year Geography
Hi, I’m Weronika and I’m your Access and Admissions Officer this year. My role is to help make Catz more accessible to students from all backgrounds by supporting outreach work and helping prospective applicants feel confident about applying. I also work with the college on access initiatives that help maintain the friendly, welcoming, and inclusive spirit Catz is known for. If you have any questions, ideas to share, or want to get involved, feel free to get in touch!
Accommodation and Facilities Officer
Jessica Magee
she/her — 2nd year Law
jcr.accommodation@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Jess. I’m the Accommodation and Facilities Officer this year. I’ll be working to improve information about accommodation, updating the Photo Gallery and pushing for improved facilities at Catz. I’m also responsible for overseeing the Ballot. Feel free to reach out if you have queries or concerns about accommodation, housekeeping or maintenance. I’d also be happy to listen if you have any suggestions for making our shared spaces more functional or enjoyable.
Catering Officer
Anni Myllymäki
she/her — 3rd year Geography
Hi I'm Anni, your new Catering Officer! I'm here to make sure College hears student feedback anything hall or coffee bar related! I'll also try to increase the creative aspects of catering, so hopefully you'll see more themed formals,etc., next year. I'm always trying to help improve Catz food options and quality, so please send me a message if you have any ideas!
Charities Officer
Alex Carter
he/him — 2nd year HML
Hi, I'm Alex, a second year HML student, and I'll be working this year to manage charity work and events, donations, and support anyone in their own personal actions - I want everyone to be able to get involved. You can find information about what's happening on the JCR facebook and other social media. If you've got any ideas for events or charities to give to, or anything else, get in touch!
Disabilities Officer
Jude Howard
he/him — 2nd year Law
jcr.disabilities@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi everyone, I’m Jude and I will be your disabilities officer this year! I’m committed to improving accessibility for all in Catz, and if there’s anything you’d like me to propose to college, or anything you’d like to discuss please don’t hesitate to get in touch! My priorities this year will be to make support more readily available, continue raising awareness for hidden disabilities, and creating a support group for all students with disabilities.
Ethical and Environmental Officers
Marcus McCarter and Emily Smith
he/him and she/her — 3rd year Bio NatSci
Hi, we are Emily and Marcus, and we are the Ethical and Environmental officers this year! Our role is all about sustainability and we want to make college as environmentally aware as possible. What we do ranges from holding the college accountable to their environmental goals, to putting on fun events (like green week, and clothing swaps) throughout term time. We represent your views and concerns and so we would love to hear what you think. We are also here to ease climate anxiety and answer any of your questions so don’t hesitate to get in touch through email/the E&E suggestions form.
Entertainment Officers
Anaïs Gill and Zarah Zamil
she/her and she/her — 2nd Year Geography and HPS
jcr.ents@caths.cam.ac.uk / @catzentz
Hey everyone we’re Anaïs and Zarah, your Entz Reps! We’re here to make sure your time at college isn’t just spent working and that your social calendar is just as full. From bops to live music and quiz nights, we’re planning a year full of fun events to help you meet new people and make the most of college life. We’ll also be organising club tickets, so make sure to keep an eye out for all updates on the Catzentz insta and JCR Facebook page. We’re always up for new ideas and want to make sure there’s something for everyone - so feel free to reach out if you’ve got suggestions or just fancy a chat!
International Officers
Emily Faith Lee and Arushi Sharma
she/her and she/her — 2nd year PBS
jcr.international@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi! We are Aarushi and Emilee, your Catz international officers. We will be running various cultural celebrations, formal swaps, and organize a bi-weekly email regarding opportunities for international studies. Our role is to help support and connect the international community at Catz. Feel free to reach out to us regardless of whether you are a home or international student and we are happy to answer any questions regarding the international experience!
Gender Equalities Officer
Rosanna Fenn Parente
she/her — 3rd Year Music
Hi, I’m Rosanna, and I'm your Gender Equalities Officer for this year! My role is all about making sure Catz is an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender. I’ll be working closely with the Welfare, Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ officers to champion intersectional equality across college life. Whether you have ideas for events, questions about gender inclusivity, or just fancy a chat, I’m always here and happy to help – feel free to get in touch any time! :)
Fresher’s Reps
Shiv Shant and Edie Behr
he/him - 2nd year Law
jcr.male.freshers@caths.cam.ac.uk
she/her — 2nd year MML jcr.female.freshers@caths.cam.ac.uk
We’re Edie (MML) and Shiv (Law) and we’re so excited to be the Freshers’ reps for this year! Together our job is to welcome all new catz students and to make sure your freshers week is one to remember! During freshers week we will be organising and running events and are your first point of contact for any questions. We will be friendly faces around college for anyone to come and have a chat with and we can’t wait to meet everyone in October! Catz love x
Welfare Officers
Flora Burleigh and Alex Rutter
she/her — 2nd year PBS jcr.female.welfare@caths.cam.ac.uk
he/him - 2nd year Philosophy
jcr.male.welfare@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi everyone, we're Flora and Alex and we're this years welfare reps! We work to support your general wellbeing, alongside the brilliant Catz welfare team. We host events, provide sexual health supplies (in pidge), send out information about welfare services and more! If you have any questions, please send us an email or ask us if you see us around!
LGBTQ+ Officers
Jen Morgan and Eve Peaty
she/they and she/he/they — 2nd year HPS and 2nd year English
Hi, we’re Jen and Eve, your LGBTQ+ officers. As officers, we want to strengthen the queer community within Catz so that all LGBTQ+ students can feel safe and supported here! We regularly work with the other liberation officers to ensure we are promoting intersectionality and inclusivity within college. We also organise events - such as LGBTeas - which are an opportunity to chat with other queer people over free tea and snacks. Please contact us if you have any concerns, suggestions for events or would just like a chat!
Sports and Societies Officer
Francesca Baillieu
she/her — 2nd year History
Hi, I’m Fran and I’ll be your Sports and Societies Officer for this year. My aim is to create an environment in which everyone can be engaged with college life by always feeling comfortable to join a team/ society. A key responsibility and the one I am looking forward to most is ensuring that the Worcester Sports Day runs smoothly and is as enjoyable as possible. If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Racial Equalities Officer
Sarah Oladele
she/her - 2nd year Law
This year, my aim is to actively promote racial equity and inclusion within St Catharine's College, with a particular focus on access and admissions. I am committed to increasing the number of BAME students applying to Catz by advocating for more targeted outreach, residential programmes, and communications efforts that truly engage with underrepresented communities. Within college, I look to ensure all students have access to robust financial and mental health support, including clearly designated points of contact for guidance and care. My aim is to continue making Catz a friendlier, more welcoming, and truly inclusive home where all students from underrepresented backgrounds feel celebrated, supported and empowered to thrive.
Religious Equalities Officer
Isha Muzammel
she/her — 2nd year Medicine
jcr.religious.equalities@caths.cam.ac.uk
Hi, my name is Isha and I’m your JCR Religious Equalities officer. My role is focused on helping religious students ensure any of their needs are met whilst studying at Catz . This can mean anything from supporting students’ practical needs like improving the multi-faith prayer room or any other special accommodations, as well as by celebrating and recognising religious holidays and festivals. I am always here for anything you may need support in. Please don’t hesitate to reach out by email or in person with concerns or suggestions for how the college can improve. I’m here to represent you and make Catz the most inclusive place possible :)