Meet the Exec

MCR Executive Committee 2023-2024


President: Luke Bowd-Griffin, He/Him

Electronic Engineering PhD

“Hi all! I'm Luke and I'm your President for the 25/26 Academic year. I'm here to lead the MCR, communicating with college and making sure that you are all taken care of. I enjoy reading and long walks through whatever woods I can find. If you have any questions feel free to contact me, I'm always happy to help.”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

The people! Trevs has so many interesting people and I love getting to know them.

Luke’s role is to represent you in college and in the University, lead the MCR Exec and try and make sure everyone gets the most they can from their college experience, and also be a point contact for any questions.

 

Vice President: Alysia Orbell, She/Her

MSc Engineering, 4th year

“Hey hey! I'm Alysia and I'm this year's VP. I love all things performing arts from singing to directing to choreographing. I've also started learning guitar and have recently taken up running. If you have any questions regarding stash or research related events in Trevs, feel free to reach out to me.”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

Probably either the people or the bar.

Alysia’s key role is to organise academic events within the college such as the termly research talks, the annual ‘Research Prize’ and organising delivery of stash!

Social Secretary: Marcel Grabowski, He/Him

MA

“Hey guys! I’m Marcel, I am in my fourth year doing a degree in Psychology. I take care of anyone who is an associate member at the MCR! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and going to the gym! I also love nights out! 🥂🍻🥂🍻”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

My favourite thing about Trevs is the community feel and all the kind faces that make it a wonderful college!! 🥰

Marcel is the Social Secretary and organises social events and trips for the whole MCR throughout the year, and also takes on board suggestions from members for activities and trip ideas.

 

Chair: George Scholey, He/Him

MSc Bioarchaeology, 7th Year

“Hi I'm George I've been part of the MCR for the last 4 years, and am serving as Chair this year! I take part in a lot of college and university activities including pool darts and rifle shooting. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have about the MCR and how it runs.”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

The MCR socials (and the bar)

George’s role is the MCR Chair, hosting Executive meetings as well as producing the agendas for the same so will be the first person to approach if something needs raising. He also organises the elections for MCR Exec.

Treasurer: Sid Geilenkotten, They/Them

MSc Bioarchaeology, 1st Year

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

How welcoming and kind everyone is! Making friends here is so easy bc everyone's great. That, and the bar rocks massively!

Sid is the Treasurer and their key responsibilities include Managing the MCR’s finances, buying new things for the MCR and reimbursing other people’s purchases – let them know if you have any ideas for stuff we should get.

 

Welfare Representative: Sid Geilenkotten, They/Them

MSc Bioarchaeology, 1st Year

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

How welcoming and kind everyone is! Making friends here is so easy bc everyone's great. That, and the bar rocks massively!

Sid is the Welfare Officer for the MCR, being your first port of call for all things Welfare as being a liaison between the MCR and College.

Services Representative: Max Goodwin, He/Him

MA International Relations, 4th Year

“Hi everyone, I’m Max and I’m the MCR services officer for this year. I’m studying International Relations with an interest in all things elections! I can also be seen playing in bands at many a Trevs unplugged or indulging in a toastie from the buttery.”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

The Buttery (though the MCR is pretty good too).

Max is the MCR services officer and has the responsibility of looking after the common room, representing livers-in, feedback on catering, running MCR formals, and helping with events.

 

Secretary: Alex Mugleston, He/Him

MA Archaeology, 1st Year

“Hello there! I’m Alex and I’m on a two-year part-time MA in Archaeology. I have a love of music and film and enjoy travelling with the aim to do much more in the future.”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

A great music scene and a welcoming and friendly vibe!

Alex is the MCR Secretary, and his key responsibilities include the upkeep of the MCR Website, the release of the weekly MCR Newsletter, and minute-taking for MCR Exec meetings.

 

International Officer: Michelle Ortizh, She/Her

“¡Hola! I’m Michelle, your friendly International Rep

I’m from sunny Mexico and currently studying an MSc in Data Science (Health), which means I spend my days learning how to turn complex health data into helpful insights. When I’m not battling code, I’m busy making our student life as fun and inclusive as possible!

Q: Favourite thing about Trevs:

Definitely the community and the musical energy!

As theInternational Rep, Michelle is here to make sure everyone feels welcome, included, and represented , not just in meetings, but at events too. That’s why she’s working to make our pub quizzes more international (yes, finally some questions you might actually know!) and our karaoke nights less Brit-pop, more global bangers. Whether you're into Shakira, BTS, Bollywood, or classic Latin hits, she’s got your back (and your mic).

 

Music Representative: Katie Vishwanath, She/Her

Music PhD

“Hi everyone! My name is Katie Vishwanath and I am the MCR’s music rep for this year. I love to play and listen to music and I hope we can all enjoy some great times together!”

Q. Favourite thing about Trevs:

I love that Trevs has such a great community and so many opportunities to play and get involved in music!

Katie is the MCR Music Representative, and her key duties are to organise the Music Prize, a competition for soloists in Epiphany term, and arrange music for MCR events to keep things extra classy!

 

Each year, MCR members elect an executive team to lead us in shared experiences that forge relationships and equip members with opportunities for growth that strengthens our community.

New members have an opportunity to run for a position of interest during the beginning of Michaelmas term (Winter semester from September-December).

If you are interested, please email us at trevelyan.mcr@durham.ac.uk for more information.