Lydia Monnington, President

lydia.monnington@gmail.com

Lydia is a second year undergraduate studying maths at Keble. Lydia first became involved in OxWip because of the free chocolate but now believes strongly that it is important for women to be encouraged to aim high and that OxWip encourages this through its events. Lydia is involved in the Women in Science conference which is jointly organised by OxWip and FEST. Lydia is on the committee for the Oxford University Investment and Finance Society. Lydia is also Relationship Manger for the new Oxford Careers magazine "The Gateway". Lydia has spent time with Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. Lydia has public sector exposure from working with the City of London Corporation and Greater London Enterprise.

Felicity Burch, President

felicity.burch@ccc.ox.ac.uk

Felicity is studying PPE in Corpus Christi. She has been involved with OxWip since she came to Oxford, previously as PR Coordinator and Events Coordinator. In her spare time Felicity enjoys hiking, reading and drawing.

Victoria Andrenkova, External Relations and Sponsorship VP

victoria.andrenkova@chch.ox.ac.uk

Victoria has emerged from her shady past as a Classicist to enjoy freedom as a second-year English Literature undergraduate at Christ Church. Originally hailing from Siberia, Russia, she now lives in rural Shropshire hills - but escapes as often as she can to globe trot around the world, sampling sushi and siestas. Next on the map: Israel, Venice and Quito! Professionally, she is interested in journalism and currently writes for 'the Oxford Student', 'Etc.' literary supplement in 'the Cherwell' and 'Tone' - OxWIP's very own magazine. However, she loves teaching and communication and has taught EFL in London, Paris and Malaysia. Most frequently, she is tutor in English to Japanese students and is in love with all things 'Nihonjin'!

Timea Bagossy, Vice President (Programmes)

timea.bagossy@exeter.ox.ac.uk

Timea studies Jurisprudence at Exeter College and is currently a 2nd year undergraduate. Before becoming VP, Timea was on the general committee of OXWIP, organising various events for the society. In her free time, she enjoys public speaking, dancing, ice-skating and organising large-scale events like balls or careers presentations/fairs. Timea speaks four languages fluently and is enthusiastic about getting to know foreign cultures.

Lucy Theobald, Vice President

lucy.theobald@bnc.ox.ac.uk

Lucy is a forth year chemist at Brasenose. While not in the lab she can be found chilling out with Tai Chi or waltzing round the dance floor...or organising great Oxwip events of course! She also enjoys writing, volunteer work and travelling to far flung destinations. Lucy really appreciates having the opportunity to help Oxwip pursue its mission to inspire the female leaders of the future.

Juliette Fisher, Secretary

juliette.fisher@lmh.ox.ac.uk

Juliette is in her second year studying Mathematics at Lady Margaret Hall. She has a keen interest in finance. Having co-founded The Oxford Investment Club, she will be interning with commercial law firm, Allen & Overy, this summer, and Ernst & Young. Juliette has always had a strong interest in politics and current affairs, and was News Editor and Deputy Editor for the student newspaper, Cherwell. In addition, she was elected to the student union executive.

Chantal Hadley, Secretary

chantal.hadley@jesus.ox.ac.uk

Chantal is a second year undergraduate studying Medieval English at Jesus College. She is also involved with the Oxford Union, where she served on Secretary's Committee last year and is currently Secretary of Consultative Committee. She is also a passionate cook who enjoys trying new recipes, making her own pastry and baking cakes. When she isn't typing up minutes or doing exciting administrative things she can be found in the kitchen, in the library, or hovering around the second-hand section of Blackwells.

Caroline Bowen, Events Coordinator

caroline.bowen@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Caroline is studying for a Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Biochemistry and is a member of Linacre College. Prior to Oxford she completed her BSc in Genetics at Edinburgh. Beyond her academic interests, Caroline is an enthusiastic and accomplished yachtswoman; previously captaining the university team, winning Varsity, and attending international events. Caroline also enjoys travelling and is currently attempting to learn German. Her experiences from both science and sport have shown her how limited young women’s exposure to inspiring role models can be. She is looking forward to making a positive contribution to OxWip.

Emily Carter, PR Coordinator

emily.carter@wadh.ox.ac.uk

Emily is a third year Economics and Management student at Wadham. Her interests include fashion, business/ current affairs and running. She has represented Oxford University for middle-distance running, produced a number of student theatre shows, and last year she was PR manager for the student-produced careers publication 'The Gateway'. She has had involvement with PwC and Deutsche Bank, and over the summer she enjoyed a 5 week internship with a management consultancy.

Marta Szczerba, PR Coordinator

marta.szczerba@sjc.ox.ac.uk

Marta is a fresher at St John's College studying PPE. She became a fan of OxWip during the trip to House of Commons organised by the society. Attending subsequent events, she became convinced that OxWip events are so enriching that they deserve spreading the word about them more! Passionate about media and reporting, Marta is part of Student Web Media team and a news contributor to the "Cherwell". She was a contributor for her school newspaper and magazine and keeps her own blog. In her spare time, Marta enjoys ballroom dancing, cheerleading and traveling as far as possible.

Megan Freeman, Chair of Communications

megan.freeman@lincoln.ox.ac.uk

Megan worked to increase the profile of OxWip, arrange business contacts and events. She has since been President of Oxford Management Society, as well as helping females become involved in typically under represented careers through participating in 85 Broads. She is now about to start an internship with Lehman Brothers but will hope to remain in contact with previous committee members and may be contacted for any advice.

Lim Xin Yu, Mentorship Coordinator

xin.lim@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk

Holly Foster, Mentorship Coordinator

holly.foster@hertford.ox.ac.uk

Holly is a second year Archaeology and Anthropology student at Hertford college. When not pairing enthusiastic mentors and mentees she can usually be found taking pictures with the photographic society and the two Oxford newspapers and playing college sports.

Jin Lee, Graduate Coordinator

jin.lee@pmb.ox.ac.uk

Jin is in her first year at Pembroke College studying DPhil in Experimental Psychology. Besides recording brain activities on infants, she also loves good food and photography.

Sarah Hager, Webmaster

sarah.hager@bfriars.ox.ac.uk

Sarah is a finalist in PPE at Blackfriars Hall and holds a BA in Politics and IR from the University of Oregon. Sarah joined OxWip because of her love of politics and the great skills workshops; she stayed after discovering a keen interest in finance and a terrific group of women! Sarah is the former JCR and MCR president of Blackfriars Hall, a member of Women2Win and 85 Broads, former treasurer of the Invariants (Maths) society, and was a finalist in the Oxford Union 'Debater of the Year' competition. She is currently affiliated with Prime Research UK on the Dow Jones and FTSE 100 projects, writes articles for Peace Dividend Trust, and interns with MEP candidate Niina Kaariniemi.

Ruth Anne French-Hodson, College Rep

ruth.french-hodson@merton.ox.ac.uk

Ruth Anne French-Hodson grew up on a small family farm in south-central Kansas. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas with honors, serving as a research assistant for professors of law, history, and political science. Ruth Anne interned for the Chief Justice of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Deanell Reece Tacha. In the Spring of 2005, she designed and co-taught a course title “Agriculture in World History” with Dr. Donald Worster. Off-campus, Ruth Anne worked with Kansas Planned Parenthood to support women’s rights in the state legislature. Currently, she is working on an MPhil in Politics at Oxford with a focus on bureaucratic development.

Emma Reynolds, College Rep

emma.reynolds@merton.ox.ac.uk

Emma studies English at Merton and is in her first year. She is a member of the university kickboxing society and participates in Merton's art soc evenings with enthusiasm but little talent. She is looking forward to being involved with such a dynamic and positive organisation.

Imogen Moon, PR Coordinator

imogen.moon@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk

I am a 2nd year English student at St Hilda's. I am new to the comittee and look foward to taking up my position next term.

Rena Tsang, Secretary

rena.tsang@herald.ox.ac.uk

Rena is a second year law student at Lady Margaret Hall. She was one of the co-founders of the Guizhou Education Fund, whose purpose was to provide scholarships for young girls from tribal minorities to continue their studies in China. Since then, she has become increasingly involved with women’s representation at Oxford, in her native Hong Kong, and on a global level. In her free time, Rena enjoys browsing the shops, reading, traveling and getting to know different cultures. She has done various work experience with law firms and barrister chambers, intending to pursue a career in this area.

Sarah Tan, Offsite Website Co-coordinator

sarah.tan@gmail.com

Sarah completed her MSt in General Linguistics and Comparative Philology in 2005, focusing on historical and sociolinguistics. Originally from Singapore, she received her undergraduate degree, also in linguistics, from Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia. She worked as an IT support officer in Oxford after graduation but now does web design at Harvard University. Sarah is an avid Nikon fan and has finally switched from film to digital. She enjoys impressionist art and a wide variety of music and dance genres. Her special talents include staying up late and overcommitting herself.

Emilie Johnson, Graphic Designer

johnsoem@uvsc.edu

Emilie graduated from New College, Oxford in 2004 with an MSt in Women’s Studies. Her areas of focus were women’s human rights and postcolonial ethics in international development pertaining specfically to gender. Before coming to Oxford Emilie graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Pscyhology. She is currently an instructor for a small state college in Utah teaching several sections of a course on ethics as well as an english composition course. Having spent six months of her undergraduate degree in Paris, she speaks French fluently and plays both the violin and piano. Emilie is passionate about mountain climbing, running, swimming, and her apple computer’s design capabilities. As Graphic Designer for OxWip, Emilie created the original website design and is responsible for the design and creation of OxWip’s logos, and the design and layout of the society’s newsletter. All photographs of Oxford on this website are hers.

Ellen Behrstock, OxWip’s Vice-President for Programmes 2005–2006, is in the process of completing her DPhil in Educational Studies at Oxford University.

Anne Geniets, chair of the Advisory Board Committee from 2004–2005, is currently busy finishing her DPhil at Oxford on young women’s political engagement in the UK. Anne remains a key contributor and consultant to the OxWip Executive Committee.

Aleksandra Krakiewicz, Founding Vice President for Programmes, completed her M.Phil at Oxford and is currently an intern in the Department of Political Affairs at UN Headquarters in New York. She will return to Oxford in Trinity Term 2006 to read for the D.Phil in International Relations at St. Antony’s College.

Anna Rader, Leadership Development Chair from October 2004 to April 2005, completed her BA PPE and then an internship in citizenship education. She is currently taking the graduate diploma in law.