The MCR Team 2023-24
Reyhannisa Haji
(she/her)
Co-President
Hi, I’m Reyhannisa. I’m a continuing fourth year doing a Masters in History and Philosophy of Science. You can find me playing table tennis in the JCR, feel free to say hi if you see me about! I’m excited to get to know you all and I hope to show you why I believe Homerton is the best college of all :)
Email: MCR-President@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Kogulan Vipulan
(he/him)
Co-President
Hi All, I’m Kogulan, more commonly known as Kookie🍪around College! I’m a Master’s student reading Chemical Engineering. I’m active on the College sport scene, as I co-lead the badminton society, and I am also an ambassador for our in-house Changemakers programme. Homerton has been a wonderful place to live over my past three years here. I look forward to getting to know all of you and integrating you into our friendly community!
Email: MCR-President@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Wahab Alshallal
(he/him)
Vice-President
Hi! I'm Wahab, i'm a first year PhD Student in Physical Activity Epidemiology. I'm a student athlete running for the university cross-country team and also an ambassador for the Homerton Changemakers. I strive to make positive change in the communities that I am a part of and that includes the amazing Homerton Postgraduate Community. I look forward to putting together some great events with the rest of MCR committee this year!
Email: MCR-Vicepresident@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Mia Perrott
(she/her)
Vice-President
Hi, I’m Mia, a 4th year veterinary medicine student! My commitment as Vice-President is to ensure that the needs of the student body are not only met but exceeded. You can usually find me with my hand up a cow or around the Homerton grounds with an iced latte. I look forward to meeting lots of you and having an amazing year!
Email: MCR-Vicepresident@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Joe Ganellin
(he/him)
Ents Officer
I’m Joe, currently in my second year of a PhD in Cell Biology. Along with Tilly, I will be helping to organise a variety of events throughout the year to keep your calendars packed with fun things to do and provide you with opportunities to get to know each other. Looking forward to meeting you all this year and for the good times ahead!
Email: MCR-Ents@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Tilly Grayson
(she/her)
Ents Officer
Hi, I’m Tilly! I’m a second year Architecture Masters student here at Homerton. This is my second year on the MCR Ents team, and I am really excited about some of the fun socials and themed formals we have planned for the year. I understand it can be simultaneously exciting and daunting starting a new university, so I hope to make your experience an amazing one. I am always here if you have any questions or are looking for a friendly face!
Email: MCR-Ents@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Josh Sagoo
(he/him)
Ents Officer
Hi! I’m Josh and I’m studying the PGCE in Secondary History here at Homerton. As Ents Officer I will be working alongside the rest of the team to make sure that everybody has as much fun as possible in what can be a very tough and stressful year. You can commonly find me playing chess in the MCR, chatting away in the Griff or wandering around the college grounds with my headphones on. If you have any questions, suggestions or you’re just simply looking for someone to chat to please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Email: MCR-Ents@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Sakeenah Ali
(she/her)
Ents Officer
Hi! I'm Sakeenah, a PGCE Mathematics student and one of the Ents officers this year. I'm looking forward to setting up events that everyone can get involved in and have some fun while we’re here. Feel free to get in touch if you have any suggestions for events, or just want to have a chat.
Email: MCR-Ents@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Janna Chowdhury
(she/her)
Welfare Officer
Heya, I’m Janna! As a student who is earning my Masters in Education, I have long been committed to advancing the lives of university students like yourselves! I’m a Homerton Changemakers ambassador and program coordinator of the Homerton Essay Programme. As one of your welfare officers, I’ll be working with the welfare team to ensure Homerton is a home-ly place for you (yes, that’s my slogan!). Please feel free to drop a line if you ever need any wellness support as you make your journey through Homerton!
Email: MCR-Welfare@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Fern Kennard
(she/her)
Welfare Officer
Hi, I’m Fern and I’m on the Primary PGCE course here at Homerton. During my undergraduate degree at Durham University, I was the Senior Welfare Officer of St Aidan’s College; I’m so excited to pull forward that experience into my role this year on the MCR! I’m delighted to get to work with Atul and Janna on welfare initiatives throughout the upcoming year, to try and make the Homerton experience as happy as possible for as many as possible. Whether it’s to voice a suggestion, seek support, or just to get to know another person around college, please do say hello if you see me around campus! I can’t wait to meet everyone.
Email: MCR-Welfare@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Atul Vadlamani
(he/him)
Welfare Officer
Hiya, My name is Atul and I am a 4th year medic here at Homerton. I am committed to ensuring the post-graduate students here at Homerton always have someone to turn to if they are ever struggling and don't know what to do. Me and the rest of the Welfare team are always here to help you as much as we can.
Email: MCR-Welfare@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Harry Hawkins
(he/him)
PGCE Officer
Hi, I’m Harry! I’m a PGCE (Secondary Science with Physics) student and one of the PGCE officers for this year. It’s amazing to be here with you guys in Homerton and to be a part of the committee this year. I hope I can have a great impact on the MCR and make the whole experience more enjoyable for everyone. I typically spend my time in the Buttery, so please pop by and say hello!
Email: hh595@cam.ac.uk
Jemima Millar
(she/her)
PGCE Officer
Hi! I’m Jemima, a PGCE Secondary (Modern Languages) student, and one of the PGCE officers for this year. This is my first year in Homerton and as part of the committee. I’m really excited to put on some great events for PGCEs and postgrad students in Homerton, and I’m looking forward to meeting lots of amazing people and helping them settle into the community. It’s going to be a great year!
Email: jm2583@cam.ac.uk
Maya Sankaran
(she/her)
Access and Education Officer
Hi! I'm Maya, your Access and Education Officer! I am a PGCE student studying Secondary Geography. When I'm not busy colouring in (geography joke), I can be found at choir or dance and sometimes at the boathouse! I'm here to make sure all the academic requirements of the HUS MCR community are met so if there's anything you need, please let me know!
Email: mcr-access@homerton.cam.ac.uk
Wren Cutler
(he/him)
Services & Greens Officer
Hey, I’m Wren and I’m a Master’s student studying Systems Biology. As an avid ecologist and well-rounded biologist, I hope to be a friendly face around college for all your green and service needs! My job includes helping co-ordinate student needs for catering, promoting sustainability, and hosting green ents. I can be your go-to for learning about Cambridge's green projects and can help answer any other questions you may have!
Email: ldgc3@cam.ac.uk
Oscar Wilson
(he/him)
LGBTQ Officer
Hello! I’m Oscar, a PGCE Secondary Physics student and your LGBTQ Officer this year. I’m your go-to for any questions and support you might need around being queer in Cambridge. I’m also keen to organise and advertise a range of events for Homerton’s queer community, including tea & coffee, movies, and parties. I’m aware my experiences are a tiny part of the community’s, and I want to facilitate the events that our students want to see. So please, reach out if you have any ideas – the zanier the better!
Email: osw25@cam.ac.uk
Lydia Okoibhole
(she/her)
BME Officer
Hello, I'm Lydia, the new MCR BME Officer and a first year PhD student in Education (Ethics, science and the public). I am really excited to get to work with and for all of the BME students at Homerton, be a point of contact, hopefully put on some great events and support in place and be someone you can talk to. If you see me around college (most likely in the library), do say hello!
Email: lo354@cam.ac.uk
Stephen Sun
(he/him)
Internationals Officer
Hey, I’m Stephen! I’m a Masters student in Engineering and this is my 4th year in Cambridge. Being an international student myself, my job is to ensure your needs are catered for – I would like to improve your experience here and help you thrive with the right support and guidance. I am interested in organising events and contributing to making life more fun for the international community! Please definitely get in touch if you require any support or have any suggestions!
Email: js2597@cam.ac.uk
Subhankar Paul
(he/him)
Part Time Students Officer
Hello! I am Subhankar - a Senior Fellow in Transplant Surgery and Organ Retrieval at the Roy Calne Transplant Unit in Cambridge and pursuing a part-time MD in Transplantation and Vascular Access. I look forward to engaging with the part-time student community and facilitating the sense of belonging beyond academics we all feel at Homerton. Feel free to drop us (Manpreet or myself) a line if you have any queries or catch-up at the MCR:)
Email: sp2055@cam.ac.uk
Manpreet Sagoo
(she/her)
Part Time Students Officer
Hi I'm Manpreet - I'm a full-time doctor in London and part-time student at Homerton reading a Masters in Genomic Medicine. I'm keen to enhance the academic and social experience of part-time students at Homerton and am really looking forward to meeting you all over the course of this year. Feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions or to chat over coffee!
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/manpreet-sagoo-56299a218
Email: mks55@cam.ac.uk