Jessie Yu and Mattie Oke are the LGBTQUIA+ Officers at WarwickSU. They aim to ensure the queer community's needs are prioritized by the university and SU, focusing on wellbeing support, representation for marginalized students, and promoting Queer History Month to make students feel safe, heard, and represented.

LGBTQUIA+ Officer

Willow Brown

She/Her

LGBTQUIA+ Officer

Course:

Cyber Security

My role and what I hope to achieve this year:

Hi I'm Willow and in 26-27 I'm hoping to make the SU gay again!!! I love all things gaming, art and reading and I'm hoping to introduce LGBTQUIA+ only housing options, and work with the community to make a pride month that represents all of us.

This year, my biggest goal is to make sure our campus is a place where LGBTQUIA+ students don't just survive, but genuinely love being part of our community.

First up, I’m tackling accommodation and spaces head-on. I'm lobbying the University for dedicated queer spaces, including pushing for Queer-Only housing options for first-years. I’ll also be holding the University's feet to the fire to get clear, easy-to-find info published on Trans* student services, while fighting back against any harmful or discriminatory policies.

Community is everything, so I’m setting up regular drop-in sessions to hear what you have to say and make sure your voices are front and centre. Plus, I am so excited to collaborate with Liberation Societies to co-create a student-led Queer Conference for Pride Month, and to cheer on and support our incredible student leaders as they plan an unforgettable Pride Festival 2027!

Willow Brown

LGBTQUIA+ Officer

Election

The election for this role takes place during our Spring Elections in Term 2. You can find out more about this role and the others available by visiting our elections webpages.

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