I am currently studying Psychology. After my personal experiences with mental health I wanted to gain deeper insight into how the mind works and learn what makes people so different from each other. It’s offered me a different perspective of life and humanity, as well as taught me to become empathetic and compassionate of others.
I became a Trustee because I felt the Board would benefit from more representation. Due to my background my experiences are unique so it is important to be able to share a different outlook and highlight issues which may target particular groups.
My fondest memory of being a student so far is winning various awards at the Community and Sports Awards. I’m on committee for Raise and Give (RAG) and the Netball club which I have put a lot of time and effort into as they mean a lot to me, so to be rewarded for it was a great experience.
My desire to help people is my motivation. Because of it, I tend to throw myself into any opportunity I can to be supportive and donate my time into, especially if it’s for the good of others. Whilst it means I’m always juggling a lot, it’s always worth it when you see how the impact of your support helps people - for me, it’s the best feeling.
I’d consider joining a Bake Off society; during lockdown I spent a lot of time baking and trying out new recipes so it would be fun to share this experience with others.
I hope to bring a fresh student outlook to the board by using my personal experiences of being a University of Derby student, and to provide support to sustain a positive university environment.