Meet the Team

Hi, I’m Jadelle (she/her)! I’m from the West Midlands but moved to Cornwall to start my degree in Popular Music in 2020 (I’m basically a local now). I really enjoy spending my free time at the beach or going on costal walks. I also love to go to open mic nights to both sing and watch other musicians.

After being a student at Falmouth for four years, I am extremely passionate about the student experience and aim to improve this throughout my year as President Falmouth. My desire to be a representative and a (very) loud voice for students of minority groups stems from working as an ambassador during my time as a student. Community, collaboration, and employability skills are key to driving successful student projects, therefore, these areas are the forefront of my manifesto.

I’m Connie, your President Exeter for 24/25, I’m a spirited person who loves the ocean and you’ll often find me on the beach or in the sea! My background is centred around community organising and collaboration, I strongly believe that meaning can be found within our relationships with others. This belief has made me an empathetic person with a drive to create change in our communities. I find the ocean to be a magical and calming place, it rejuvenates me and allows me to decompress - something that’s necessary in our busy lives! I enjoy spending time surrounded by loved ones, usually sharing a home-cooked meal or laughing in nature; these relationships sustain and nourish me. With a care for our Earth and all inhabitants, I hope to encourage and uplift our diverse community to thrive and generate change.

Hi all! I'm the new Vice President for 2024/25 and I love an adventure and protecting the health of our planet lies at the core of my motivations.

This year, I am here to represent the student voices of those that believe in a green future. Without the health of the Earth, there is no health of people. Sometimes it feels as though our future is bleak, but that is why we can come together to empower our voices and fight for change.

Hey all, I’m Fina (they/them) one of your Vice Presidents for 2024/25! I am recent zoology graduate originally from Northampton, Massachusetts. As a queer international student, I am passionate that everyone on campus should feel included, safe, and like they belong. This year I aim to combine my passions for conservation and the natural world with my strong beliefs surrounding inclusion, mental health support, and amplified minority voice. When not in the office you are likely to find me wandering barefoot through gardens, out on the water rowing, or cuddled up with a cup of tea and a crochet project. I am always down for a stroll around campus, or a hot drink so please don’t hesitate to come find me with any issues or just for a chat!

Ceri Davies is The SU's Interim CEO.

Hello, I'm Rhian, I work closely with Karen to ensure the smooth running of all finance and HR related matters within the SU! I Have lived in many places throughout the UK and Cornwall is definitely one of my favorites, with all the glorious beaches and attractions which myself and my family love to visit in our free time! Also it helps that I LOVE scones and I am a jam first kinda gal, so I fit in here quite nicely!!!

Hi there, a big part of my role is about our people in the charity; how we create an exciting, positive working culture and supporting initiatives and processes that enables us to deliver a brilliant student experience. I am also lucky enough to work with the Trustees, Officers and Senior Leadership Team to support with good governance and strategy. I am part of our Central Service team, working closely with Rhian ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes. Outside of work, I love to hang out with my family and friends. I like sea swimming, listening to music and generally relaxing in the sun.

Hi! I'm Saranna and I am Head of Advocacy. I have a background in higher education and am passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion in research and education. Since moving to Cornwall two years ago I've started sea swimming and have swum through two winters - without a wetsuit! I love surfing, camping, exploring gardens and glasshouses, and can usually be found in a gym class after work.

Hi, I’m Jo, one of the two advisors in our Advice Team. Outside of work I am a real ‘foodie’; I love planning, buying, cooking, eating and thinking about food! I’m a keen walker and have completed the Camino de Santiago. My newest passion is sea swimming after work.

Hi, I'm Katie, one of the two Student Advisors in the Advocacy Team. I'm here to provide advice, support, and advocacy for students, as well as striving to empower students to advocate for themselves. So it works well that helping people is one of my passions in life! Beyond my professional role, I find joy in creating art, engaging in fun crochet projects, and I cherish spending time in the tranquility of nature and exploring remote parts of Cornwall.

I'm Penny (she/her) - the Academic Representation and Advocacy coordinator. My job is to support the academic reps across both universities to represent their cohorts and ensure that you get your voice heard by your course teams. I am a Falmouth University graduate, and I love to see and make all kinds of art - it's always a joy to have a look around your graduate shows every year! In my free time you'll find me watching terrible movies or playing board games with my pals.

Hello! I’m Lisa (she/her) and I work at the SU as a Student Academic Representation Administrator working to support student reps at both Exeter and Falmouth Universities. I am also currently an undergraduate student going into my third year at Exeter University studying renewable energy engineering and have been loving my time living and studying by the coast! When not on campus I spend a lot of my time climbing in local bouldering gyms or exploring the north coast - and I never say no to a coffee and a sweet treat in one of the many amazing Falmouth cafes!

I’m Kayleigh and I'm Head of Engagement at The SU. I love all things content: creating emails, blogs, social media posts and more – anything that shares an interesting message in an entertaining way. My role supports the other SU teams in finding out what you want from your SU and making sure you know where and when you can find it. When I’m not working, you’ll find me on a netball court, walking by the sea, playing my Nintendo Switch or heading out for dinner at the latest Cornwall pop-up.

Hi! I’m Jasmine. At the SU I work as part of the Engagement team as a Design and Engagement Coordinator to provide Imagery and footage for events and social media. I am a previous student at Falmouth University and studied Marine and Natural History Photography. When I’m not photographing, you can find me exploring the Cornish coastline come rain, wind or shine. Or jumping in the sea and going for a swim, surf, or SUP. I love creating and exploring new ways to make attention grabbing content for websites and socials.

Hello! I’m Ting, and I work as part of the Engagement team at the SU. As a Communications & Engagement Coordinator, I work on numerous different things, such as designing content, posting on our SU social media platforms, creating newsletters and much more. When I’m not working you can find me curled up with a good thriller/fantasy book, painting Cornish scenery or taking long countryside walks.

Hiya, I’m Bethan! I work as the Democracy and Engagement Coordinator here at the SU, where I work across the democratic processes and insights, supporting officers and encouraging students to get involved with our collectives & student forum. I am Cornish through and through and have just moved home after graduating with a degree in Marketing Management at USW. When I’m not at work, I’ll be reading, spending time with my animals, watching motorsport or out with my camera.

Hayley is the Head of Communities. Hayley graduated from UWIC in 2009, joined The SU (which was called FXU back then) in January 2010 and has undertaken a number of roles within the Student Opportunities Team and loves being part of The Students Union. Hayley is Cornish born and bred and will ensure everyone eats their cream tea the right way (jam first)!

I’m Tom and I am the new Sports Co-ordinator at the SU. I have joined the SU from Truro College, where I was a Learning Support Assistant. Assisting students with their learning and extra curricular activities. My experience within sport is predominantly in Football. Whether it’s playing for my local town or more recently becoming an FA referee. Looking forward to supporting students with their ideas and sharing my past experiences within sport to help clubs develop and thrive.

Hi! I’m Liz, your Communities Coordinator. I oversee and support all your society related events, socials and queries. I graduated from BA Photography at Falmouth in 2021 with a background in curation, social media and events. I’m an avid reader, lover of romance languages and film studies! I absolutely loved my time at university and want to ensure every student has the best possible experience, starting with getting involved in the wonderful range of fun societies we have.

Hey, I’m Owen (he/him) a recent BSc Marine Biology graduate and starting MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation this year. I love hiking and exploring new locations around Cornwall and have been involved with the Expedition Society committee since my 2nd year of University as Walk Officer, President and as their Treasurer this year. As well as that I love heavy metal music, coffee, playing the drums, am a massive Pokemon nerd, and try and run occasionally too but hoping to try out different sports this year that I can do a bit more consistently! At the moment I am very much obsessed with marine turtles after the incredible time I had with SPOT Marine Life in Cyprus so will happily chat your ear off about that. Looking forward to helping highlight the beautiful area our campus is based in and getting to know you all too!

My name is Thomas, I am currently studying BA (Hons) Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University, Cornwall. I am passionate for photography and film making with an ambition to be a wildlife photographer and camera operator. Being able to share stories of our natural environment is a privilege, to promote an understanding of biodiversity and conservation and to record photographic evidence is one way I feel of doing this. I have been captivated by photography from the age of 10, when I was able to borrow a camera from my uncle, whilst at my local RSPB site. I captured a Kingfisher on this my first photoshoot, and it opened the gateway of a fascination of wildlife and nature photography.

Hi! I'm Jena (she/her), a second-year Politics and International Relations student. I grew up between France and UAE. When I'm not studying in the library, you can catch me soaking up the sun on the beach, lost in a good book, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen. I have a passion for fresh, local food, which is why I'm thrilled to be on the committee for the Penryn Produce Society. I'm also an avid sailor and love being out on the water, so I'm involved with the Fal Sail committee too. Music is a big part of my life; I play both the piano and the guitar, and I’ve found that the music scene in Fal is fantastic. Jam Nights and open mic nights on a Wednesday are my favourite and if it's Tuesday, you'll likely find me at the pub after a lively meeting with the Progressive Society. Looking forward to meeting you and sharing some great times together!

Hey, I'm Purdy and I am really excited for this role to meet lots of new people while helping to run and plan exciting events for students to get involved with! I am studying Environmental science, and I love spending time outside in nature and seeing wildlife. I am a yoga teacher so meditating and practising yoga is my favourite way to maintain positive well-being and to find balance within my life. I love languages, travelling and meeting people from different places and cultures.

Hiya I'm Lottie, I use she/her pronouns and I'm a creative writing student. One of the main reasons I came to Falmouth was so that I could be close to the sea as I love swimming and it's one of my hobbies, I really like to incorporate it into my work and other hobbies such as baking (AKA I attempted at making a starfish cake but it went very badly). So whilst you're studying in Falmouth I would definitely recommend making the most of living by the sea and splashing around!

Hiya! My name is Ana and I’m a second year doing Robotics. I am an international student from Dubai. I’ve recently turned into a bit of a social butterfly and love chatting with and befriending anyone nearby. I’m part of two society committees — President of Aerial Soc & Treasurer of Asian Soc. When I’m not having the day to myself, you’ll find me exploring Cornwall’s beaches or playing card games with friends. I always carry a deck of cards with me, ready for a game at any moment. I go by she/her pronouns, and some of my hobbies include sea glass searching, long walks for bragging rights (I’ve walked to Truro from Penryn!), and most recently cross-stitching.

My name is Maya (she/her) and I am a fourth year zoology student. I love the outdoors, though I will never say no to a quiet night in with a board game. I’m also quite musical – I’ve been a member of the Chorus society since I first started here, and I’ve played the piano since I was a kid. My favourite animal changes on almost a weekly basis (right now it’s puffins), but I’m always a fan of reptiles and amphibians, so don’t be surprised if you catch me pond dipping! I hope to see you at lots of fun events and never be afraid to stop and chat if you see me out and about. It’s gonna be a fun year :)

Hey all! I'm Avery (she/her), one of your SU's Crew members. I'm studying Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology part-time at the University of Exeter. I adore backpacking along the southwest coastal path, drawing insects and flowers, D&D and romance novels. Musicals and dinosaurs are my absolute jam. Spinosaurus aegyptiacus is my favourite. If you have a favourite extinct species, I'd love to hear all about it. The most ridiculous thing I've ever done is faceplant into an octopus whilst scuba diving (the octopus was fine afterwards). As a chef, I love experimenting with new vegan recipes, especially one-pan stews and casseroles. If you have any concerns or questions about your Students Union I'm here to help.

(Deb) she/they I am a third-year illustration student living in Fal. I love beach days, sea swims, and beachcombing. However, my favourite thing is watching films! I often have movie nights with my friends and share my ratings and reviews of films on Letterboxd. I am a creative person who enjoys spending my days drawing and painting. One of my favourite illustrators is Keith Haring because of his playful visual language and the positive impact he has made as an activist. I like to try various crafts like bracelet making, painting t-shirts, pottery, and even making sushi. I constantly listen to music from a range of genres, and some of my favourite artists include Dominic Fike, Leith Ross, and Stray Kids.

Hey! I’m Grace, my pronouns are she/her, my personality type is INFJ-T, and I’m a third-year BA Geography student. Last year I was Subject Chair of Student Representatives of the Centre for Geography and Environmental Science: it is really important to me that student voice is a priority at university! Outside of Uni, I can usually be found playing guitar, listening to music, looking after my houseplants, building models, or on an adventure around Cornwall with my camera. My favourite book is Coming Up for Air by George Orwell and I highly recommend it. My goals for this year are to become a better baker and to just have fun! Fancy a chat? Email me: Grace.Bishopp@thesu.org.uk Otherwise, I can’t wait to meet you all :)

Hi, I'm Max! I use He/Him pronouns and I'm currently in my final year at Exeter, pursuing a BA in History and Politics with Study Abroad. I recently spent an incredible year studying in New Zealand, which broadened my academic and personal horizons, and I'm thrilled to be back in Falmouth for my last year. That said my highlight of my travels was definitely exploring the surfing town of Raglan with my girlfriend and going sea swimming in winter together. One of my favorite parts of the Student Union is the societies, especially Expedition Society, where I had the opportunity to help organize events during my second year. I’m passionate about the outdoors and can’t wait to explore the Cornish coast on more hiking adventures while I study. I'm looking forward to making the most of my final year here and connecting with new people along the way as an SU crew member!

Hi, I’m Sally (she/her), I'm currently in my third year of Fashion Design at Falmouth University. I’m passionate about creativity, and in my spare time, I love hosting craft nights and playing board games with my housemates. I’m really excited to be working with the SU crew this year and can’t wait to meet and engage with students across campus. Whether it’s through events, clubs, or just hanging out, I’m eager to get involved and help make Falmouth a welcoming and fun place for everyone. If you see me around, feel free to say hi—I’m always up for a chat and looking forward to connecting with you!

Hi I’m Chloé, I recently graduated from Falmouth University with a BA in Journalism and Creative Writing and am currently studying an MA in Professional Writing. I grew up in Cornwall and I am passionate about all things art, nature, poetry and mental health. I’m deputy station manager of Surf Radio, Falmouth University’s award winning radio station, and have been volunteering for local community radio station Source FM for the past 4 years. I love the power of radio to bring people together! As a young person with autoimmune arthritis and anxiety, I am passionate in advocating and supporting others going through similar experiences and hope to empower and encourage others!