Meet Your Student Executive
The Students’ Union Executive, often referred to as ‘the Exec’, is made up of:
- The President – a former student who takes up this full time, paid position for 1 year immediately after they graduate
- 9 current students who occupy the various roles that allows the SU to run efficiently and effectively
All positions, including the President, are voted for by the whole student body each year. You decide who runs the SU and this year these 10 legends have been chosen to serve as your Exec!
Andrew Irwin
Student President
Andrew’s role, as the one and only employee of the SU, is to oversee the running of the organisation, lead the Exec and manage everything that entails! If you ever need anything at all or have any queries about any aspect of uni life then he’s the one to get in touch with. He’d love to hear from you!
Jessica Martin
Deputy President
Year 4 BEd Primary
Jess’s role will involve advising the President, deputising at meetings and accompanying the President when necessary. She will also support the rest of the Exec and assist in the overall running of the SU.
Julia Anderson
Halls Officer
Year 4 BEd Primary
Julia’s role will involve assisting you as you settle in to your new halls, liaising with the hospitality team to ensure you are receiving the quality of service you should expect and she will also be your point of contact if you have any questions or issues that arise during your time in halls.
Amy Jones
Academics Officer
Year 4 BEd Primary
Amy’s role entails chairing the Student Voice Committees for each degree programme at Stranmillis, which allows staff and students to come together to discuss relevant academic matters. SVC is a useful forum to highlight what is going well and also any issues that need addressing.
Isla Geldenhuys
International Officer
Year 3 BEd Primary
Isla is responsible for welcoming our new international students and ensuring they settle in to Stran life and make the most of their experience. She will also be supporting our own Stranmillis students who will be heading out across Europe and USA to study abroad.
Cameron McCaw
Charity & Welfare Officer
Year 3 BEd Post-Primary Maths and PE
Cameron will take the lead in our charity events for this year in order to raise as much money as possible for our chosen charities. In the welfare aspect of his role he will work alongside student support to ensure that your wellbeing is top of the agenda in all areas of college life.
Luke Heasley
Clubs & Societies Officer
Year 2 BEd Primary
Luke’s role this year involves working alongside the heads of each of our amazing clubs and societies to ensure they have the resources they need to run their club or society as best as possible! He’s also the man to go to if you want to start your own club or society here on campus!
Jack Atkinson
Events Officer
Year 2 BEd Post-Primary Technology and Design
Jack will take the lead in organising many of the great events that will take place across the year including some classics like Back to School Bop and other fresh events we’re bringing to Stran for the first time.
Chloe Donnelly
Media Officer
Year 4 BEd Primary
Chloe will be your window to the SU as she is responsible for capturing content throughout the year and sharing it on all our social media platforms. This may be to advertise or show you what happens at our events and in the life of the SU or just silly TikToks for the craic.
Katie McIlvenna
Secretary
Year 3 BEd Primary
Katie’s role will involve minuting meetings, managing the work of the other Exec members and overseeing the organisation of the SU to ensure that everything runs smoothly.