JCR Officers
President – Jerome Pailing
jcr-president@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Jerome, studying French and Spanish, and the JCR president. My job is to represent the undergraduate student body to the college, liaising with other JCRs and the Student Union, as well as helping the JCR committee to do the amazing job they do! If you’ve got any questions about the JCR or if you’re not sure who to send a question to – please feel free to message me!
Vice President – Joe Dunn
jcr-vice-president@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Joe, a second-year historian and the JCR vice president! I’m mainly responsible for organising housing and fresher’s week, but I also fill in for the President when he’s not available. My aim is to make the housing ballot system as painless as possible for students, and to organise a enjoyable freshers week that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but includes all the important stuff needed to start the new intake off on the right footing.
Secretary – Oscar Whittle
jcr-secretary@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Oscar, a second year studying History and Politics. The role of Secretary is essentially to know the constitution back to front, advise anyone interested in passing motions how best to do that, and take minutes from meetings.
Treasurer – Zohaib Bhatti
jcr-treasurer@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Omg hi everyone, I’m Zohaib, a second year studying maths and computer science. As Treasurer, it’s my job to make sure everything money related in the JCR runs smoothly, which mainly involves getting people paid for events and JCR spending. Feel free to drop me an email if you want to know about JCR funding or think we should finance something! 🐸🐸
Academic Affairs Officer – Elliot Francolla
jcr-acaffairs@sjc.ox.ac.uk
I’m Elliot, a second-year Ancient and Modern historian and the JCR Academic Affairs Officer. I am broadly responsible for the JCR’s annual academic feedback process to take place in Hilary term, and will otherwise work to provision undergraduate academic support where possible through study skills and revision sessions.
Arts Officer – Isabel Gregory
jcr-artrep@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi everyone, I’m Izzy and your Arts Officer for 2025. My role is to oversee all artistic happenings in the college – from Art’s week, to workshops. We have lots of exciting things coming for Week 4 of Hilary: the play, student art exhibition, pottery painting, life drawing, music recitals and more. Hopefully, to inspire people in college to be more creative, more often. As the arts officer I would like to make some of these workshops more regular, and run throughout term. I also work alongside the college’s keeper of special collections, to host exhibitions throughout the year in the Dolphin Gallery, and keep track of all the paintings hanging in rooms around St Johns.
Access and Admissions Officer – Aaron Ung
jcr-access@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Aaron, a German and Spanish student, and I’m really excited to be your Access and Admissions Officer. I’ll be working with the College Access team to update the Alternative Prospectus, support student ambassador work, and help ensure St John’s feels welcoming and accessible to everyone. I’m always happy to hear ideas about access or answer questions, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Domestic Officers – Leandro Landolina and Euan Warner
jcr-domsec@sjc.ox.ac.uk
We are Euan and Leandro and we are the JCR Domsecs for 2025. We’ll be organising guest dinners, halfway hall and the garden party, as well as maintaining the airbed scheme and the food feedback forum.
External Affairs Officer – (Vacant)
jcr-extaffairs@sjc.ox.ac.uk
This position is currently vacant. By-elections will be held in Michaelmas Term.
Entz Officers – Georgina Cooper and Laura Brownlow
jcr-entz@sjc.ox.ac.uk
We’re Laura and Georgina and we’re excited to be the Entz reps for this year. We’re responsible for planning and organising internal and external bops and events throughout the year. Our top priority is keeping events inclusive, innovative, and instragrammable to ensure that there is always something for everyone to enjoy. Follow us on Instagram @sjc.entz to keep up with all things Entz!
Environment and Ethics Officer – Josh Swan
jcr-env-ethics@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Josh, a second year Biology student at John’s and I am excited to be your Environment and Ethics Officer. My job is to ensure that here in college we uphold the highest environmental and ethical standards, from catering through to sustainability and emissions policy. I am also responsible for the JCR’s engagement with, and support for, charities chosen by undergraduates. I will lobby college to build a pond in the gardens as well as lobbying for many other changes throughout college to improve sustainability here at John’s. I will also run an anonymous survey to collect ideas for improving sustainability. Feel free to email me with any questions, queries, or suggestions!
Equality and Diversity Officer – Kaya Yarde
jcr-equality@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi guys, I’m Kaya- a 2nd year PPE student and I’m this year’s Equality and Diversity Officer. This means I’m responsible for running events such as the BAME and LGBTQ+ dinners, as well as helping liaise with the college regarding equality concerns the student body may have in order to facilitate policy reform and ensure John’s stays as a welcoming and friendly community for everybody!
IT Officer – Andras Bard
jcr-it@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Andras, a first year Computer Science student and this year’s IT Officer. I’m responsible for maintaining this website and running the IT equipment loan scheme.
If you have an idea for the website, want us to add something new to the loan scheme, or have any other IT related question, just drop me an email and I’ll be happy to help.
Sports Officer – Rory Bristoll
jcr-sports@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Rory, a 2nd year Geographer and the Sports Officer for the JCR this year. My role involves supporting all college sports teams, managing budgets, completing reimbursements, and helping to organise the Sports Dinner at the start of Trinity. If you have any questions regarding college sport, feel free to contact me on the sports officer email.
Welfare Officers – Anya Macaulay, Ishen Dodhia and Sofya Donets
jcr-welfare@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hey guys!! We’re your welfare officers this year and we’re so excited to be working with you. A quick bit about us (from left to right):
Anya: 1st year Medicine
Ishen: 1st year Biology
Sofya: 1st year Psych + Ling
We’ll be continuing the welfare classics you know and love, like karaoke, welfare walks and TW tea but are also excited to introduce some fun new events this year! Stay tuned on Facebook and Instagram and keep an eye out for our weekly emails!
Women’s Officer – Leanne Mabena
jcr-women@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Leanne, a first-year medic, and I’m excited to be your new Women’s Officer! My goal is to build a supportive and empowering community where we can all feel confident and comfortable. I’m committed to ensuring that sanitary products are easily accessible to everyone who needs them, and I want to encourage women to step outside their comfort zones—whether that’s through gym classes, trying something new, or simply supporting one another. I’m here to listen, help, and create a space where all who identify as women feel valued and empowered!
Returning Officer – Alex Mylet
jcr-returning@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Hi, I’m Alex, a second year Mathematics and Computer Science Student and I’m the JCR’s Returning Officer.
As Returning Officer, I run Officer elections, including by-elections, and I am responsible for running the complaints procedure. If you have any concerns about the fairness of elections, or complaints about Officers or the running of the JCR, please let me know.