Current Committee

Hi! I'm Tatun! I’m a first-year PhD focusing on plastics and contemporary environmental literature. I loved being part of the committee last year and am so thrilled to be continuing this year. Always feel free to reach out if you have any questions, ideas for the MCR, experiencing any challenges, or just to catch up!

Vice-President

Bella Nesti

vice-president@emmamcr.org.uk

Hi all! My name is Bella, and I’m a second year MRes + PhD student in the civil engineering department. My research is on reusing waste for climate resiliency, but when I’m not in West Hub (or Fionas), you can find me running by the river or dancing salsa in Darwin. I love music recommendations and meeting new people, so don’t hesitate to reach out! 

I am a 3rd year PhD student studying Public Health and Primary Care. I have been at Emma since 2021 and my favourite things to do are rowing and chilling by Emma pool

Hi everyone! My name is Junhee and I am your internal events officer. I am pursuing an MRes in Medical Science (Medicine). Before coming to Cambridge, I studied Chemistry and Statistics at Williams College in Massachusetts. In my free time, I like to bake, take ballet lessons, and go on walks. Feel free to reach out with any suggestions or questions!

Hi! I'm Antara and I'm your welfare officer :) I am an MPhil student in Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence, focusing on computational linguistics, and I'm from Mumbai in India. When not doing research, I can often be found stargazing, solving puzzles, singing Hindustani classical music, and making baked goods. I'm here to support the wellbeing of everyone in the MCR community however I can, so please always feel free to reach out if you have any questions, would like signposting to resources, or just want to chat. Looking forward to seeing you around college or at one of our many cozy welfare events! 

Hi! I’m Marina, your Social Secretary and a first-year PhD student in Public Health & Primary Care. My research uses AI and large-scale datasets to study chronic diseases. I love bringing people together, and I’m excited to organise socials, and community events throughout the year. If you have ideas or want to get involved, I’m always happy to chat!

Hi, I am Stella, a second-year PhD student in psychology and this year's MCR Education and Careers Officer. I organize the Grad Talks and the Postgrad Symposium, and I represent the MCR on college committees related to career and academic matters. Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions, ideas, or complaints related to career, education, or the college library. 

Hi! I'm Aracely, a Biological Science (Plant Science) MPhil student studying leaf patterning genetics (please come ask me about it!). When I'm not at the botanical gardens, I enjoy walking around Cambridge, rowing, and calling my mom. As your MinCo officer, I plan to make sure all students feel welcome and included in our Emma community. Please reach out with any comments or concerns you may have, or any events you would like to see.

Hello! My name is Lyla, and I’m your International Officer. I’m currently completing an MPhil in Medical Science, focusing on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. I was born in France but spent most of my life in the US, so I’ve often felt caught between cultures—an experience I know many of us at Emmanuel share. I’m excited to help make Emmanuel feel like home for everyone, wherever you come from.

Hello all, my name is Carlos and I’m a third year part-time PhD student in law.  In my spare time I like to go to gigs, old pubs and hiking.  I also love assisting mature students to integrate into the college community and am an active member of the Mature Students Society.   

Hi, I'm Eric. I am the external events officer of Emma MCR and currently studying a master's in theoretical physics (part III mathematics) with a scholarship from my home country, Spain. The past 5 years I was enjoying my life in Barcelona, and now I am here doing it more! What I like the most is sports (I am now rowing, playing squash, basketball, and always open for new ones), chatting with new people, and going on walks.

Hi I’m Alex, your MCR sports officer for this year. I’m a fifth year veterinary medicine student, and when I’m not half in a cow I’m usually found enjoying riding any and all bikes, running and the sauna post lido trip.

Hi! I’m Sabrina, a first-year PhD student at the Babraham Institute focusing on liver metabolism. When I’m not in the lab or commuting to/from Babraham campus, I’m usually taking long walks around Cambridge, café-hopping, or getting absorbed in a craft project. Please don’t hesitate to contact me about the accessibility of Emma and its events – excited to help keep Emma the ‘friendliest college’! 

Hello! I'm Mark, a second year PhD in chemistry working on syntehtic methods to imporve the production of next-generation targeted anticancer drugs. When I am not in the lab or talking about science, I like being outside doing running, cycling, hiking, and photography. I'm your accommodation and environment officer for the year, so if you have any questions or concerns about your accommodation or your meals at Emma please feel free to reach out and I would be more than happy to raise your concerns and look for solutions with you. 

Hi! I'm Josephine, but I go by Zephie. I'm a PhD student in Stem Cell Biology, and I'm really excited to be your computing officer this year. Don't hesitate to contact me!  

Hello! I am Sumedha, a third year PhD student in Social Anthropology. I work on cities and politics. I have been at Emma since 2023, and was away for fieldwork in my second year. I am keen to help build a sense of solidarity and connection among gender minorities in the MCR and organise stuff for us to hang out, have fun, and build community. Please feel free to reach out anytime if you have any events/spaces you would like to see, just want to chat, or have reality TV recs 🙂