2024-25.yaml

academic_year: 2024/2025
current: false
people:
  - name: Holly P.
    discordtag: errortm99
    pronouns: Any
    role: President
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/holly.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      All aboard! My name is Holly, and I am your CSS President, conducting our wonderful committee and the society as a 
      whole this year. Whilst I am in charge of ensuring events and tasks run smoothly, I am also the face and voice for 
      the society, so please let me know if you have any concerns or questions. Outside of my presidential duties, I 
      enjoy story writing, coding mods for Minecraft, and drawing. Feel free to say hi if you see me on campus, and if 
      you have a cat, DM it to me on Discord. :)

  - name: Matty Widdop
    discordtag: MattyTheHacker
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Treasurer
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/matty.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hello! I'm Matty, your treasurer, so I'll be handling the society finances and financial paperwork required to make sure the society can continue running amazing events for everyone! I'm going into my 5th year at UoB, 4th year in CS and a student rep so please do reach out if you have any concerns, general feedback or just fancy venting about something.

  - name: Adi Agarwal
    discordtag: floofmcfluff
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Vice-President
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/adi.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hiya folks! My name is Adi, the Vice President of CSS. My role is very similar to that of our President, however I mostly look after the lower level tasks and taking over responsibilites as and when needed. Alongside that, I am also the GDSC Lead for this year, so if you have any ideas for workshops or talks, please let me know! Outside of CSS, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, playing the guitar and gardening. Feel free to say hi if you see me in person, or DM me over Discord!

  - name: Lee Alabaster
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Secretary
    discordtag: palee.
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/lee.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 28/02/2025
    bio: >
      Wagwan my drillas. I'm Lee, your Secretary for this year. My job 
      is to minute the meetings we have aswell as upload the agendas and 
      minutes to the website and make sure the rest of committee stay organised 
      throughout the year. In my free time, I enjoy playing games 
      (mostly Destiny 2) and also watching F1, darts and my football 
      team, West Ham United. If you see me around feel free to have a 
      chat or reach out to me on discord where I'm nearly always active :)

  - name: Leonardo Bishop
    pronouns: He/Him
    discordtag: leonardobishop
    role: Publicity Officer
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/leonardo.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hi! I'm Leonardo, a final year studying Computer Science. My role this year is to create beautiful shitposts on 
      Canva to publish on Instagram and Discord to keep you guys up to date on what we're up to. I'm usually around on 
      campus, so if you see around do feel free to say hello :)

  - name: Rohit J.
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Special Events Officer
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/rohit.png
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Heya! I'm Rohit, I'm in my second year of medicine, and I'm the CSS Special Events Officer.
      Believe it or not, there is a real person under the mask! My job is to manage larger events
      in CSS, ensuring they run smoothly and are as accessible as possible. A couple of my hobbies
      include ethical hacking, drawing, and gaming. Feel free to say hi if you see me around or on discord!

  - name: Marcus Gustafsson
    pronouns: He/Him
    discordtag: jb007db5
    role: Industrial Liaison
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/marcus.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hello, I'm Marcus, and I'm on industrial placement at Jaguar Land Rover. 
      I'm responsible for working with current and prospective sponsors and planning sponsored events. 
      My interests outside of Computer Science are movies, cars, planes, '80s music, laserdisc and other nerdy stuff! 
      I'm normally around on Discord so feel free to message me!

  - name: Sumeet Brar
    pronouns: He/Him
    discordtag: jethoodie
    role: Sports Secretary
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/sumeet.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hey, I'm Sumeet and I'm in my 3rd year of Maths and Computer Science.
      I'll be responsible for helping out with anything sport related within
      CSS this year, and will be making sure that we can all stay active.
      I enjoy a lot of sports, such as ultimate frisbee and tennis.
      Other than sport, my interests consist of cooking, building lego and gaming.
      I'll be on discord a lot, so feel free to message me about anything!

  - name: Sai
    pronouns: Any
    role: International Student Rep
    discordtag: achievementcava
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/sai.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      ¡Hola, Hello, 大家好, வணக்கம், apa habaq, नमस्ते, Jambo, a su'mae, Birmingham - I'm Sai, your International's 
      Representative for this year! My job is to think about how decisions we make might have different impacts on 
      students from every culture, country and creed. I might be mega-Introverted, 
      but I still love meeting new people, especially if it means that I can help you with anything that might be 
      on your mind (I don't bite, I promise). When I'm busyn't, I play the guitar and <s>bedrot</s>
      like exploring new places! 
 
  - name: Ella
    discordtag: formlessmess
    pronouns: She/They
    role: Post-Graduate (Research) Rep
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/ella.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 6/11/2024
    bio: >
      Hi I'm Ella, a 3rd year Comp Sci student! My role is to represent the post grad research students in CSS, to ensure all members of CSS have a voice when we are planning events and making decisions. Outside of committee you can usually find me playing saxophone, getting more piercings, and chilling with some crochet (when uni work hasn't completely absorbed me).

  - name: Shay Patel
    discordtag: sg.24
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: First Year Rep
    flags: ["interim"]
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/shay.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 6/11/2024
    bio: >
      Hey everyone - Shay here! I'm your elected First Year Rep - this means I'm here to represent the often unheard voice of first years within the CSS Committee,
      making sure that as a first year, you feel welcomed into the society and have fun participating in events alongside us!
      If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to DM me over on Discord!

  - name: Evie Wilson
    discordtag: cacti7
    pronouns: She/Her
    role: First Year Rep
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/evie.jpeg
    start-date: 29/01/2025
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: > 
      Hello there, I'm Evie your current first year rep. My job is the lure first years into joining CSS as well as making sure first years feel welcome in CSS. Feel free to message me on the discord (:

  - name: Trinity
    discordtag: trinity034
    pronouns: They/Them
    role: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/trinity.jpg
    start-date: 1/7/2024
    end-date: 6/11/2024
    bio: >
      Hi, I'm Trinity, I'm a 4th year Computer Science student and CSS' EDI Officer! This means it's my job to ensure CSS events are accessible and all members of the society feel represented. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any EDI-related questions, feedback, or ideas!

  - name: George Barrell
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Socials Secretary
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/george.jpg
    start-date: 6/11/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hello everyone, I'm George. My role is to organise and run fun and exciting events for the society! Outside of CSS, I'm an avid speed cuber and chess player. I'm a friendly face (mostly) so feel free to message me on Discord or speak to me if you see me around.

  - name: Sabrina Ahmad
    discordtag: thesussywussy
    pronouns: They/She
    role: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/sabrina.jpg
    start-date: 6/11/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Ellow, I am Sabrina, a 1st year Mathematics and Computer Science student, and I'm your EDI Officer this year.
      My role is to try to make sure CSS events are accessible, and that everyone can feel comfortable/free to participate.
      Feel free to reach out to me if you have any EDI-related queries or suggestions  on discord or by email, or on the CSS server.

  - name: Nial Dixon
    discordtag: nialdixon8
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Post-Graduate (Taught) Rep
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/nial.jpg
    start-date: 6/11/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: > 
      Hi, I'm Nial, I'm a postgraduate Computer Science student who grew up down the road from campus in Bournville. I will be ensuring that the society makes awesome events tailored towards the postgrad cohort. If you see me I'm happy to chat on any ideas or concerns you may have or just have a chat in general. I like to code a lot as well play and watch Football with my favourite team being Birmingham City (sadly).

  - name: Joseph Adams
    discordtag: itjoe
    pronouns: He/Him
    role: Post-Graduate (Research) Rep
    picture: /assets/committee/2024-25/mini/joe.jpg
    start-date: 6/11/2024
    end-date: 30/06/2025
    bio: >
      Hey everyone, I'm Joe, a fourth year MSci CS student who's your PGR Rep for this year! On committee, my main role is to represent our wonderful students studying hard for a Ph.D., as well as accommodating them and encouraging them to attend CSS' events. However, I'm always happy to chat to everyone, not just PGRs! Outside of uni work, you can find me Ballroom & Latin dancing, or enthusing over many insects.