Previous Executive Committee Members
Felicity Burch, President
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, Vice President (External Relations)
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'!
Essentially, Victoria is a good-time girl, in love with shisha, sunshine and the sea. She was previously Events Co-ordinator and has invited to speak the editor of Vogue.com, featuring a fabulous fashion show sponsored by HOBBs, as well as being Ball Co-President for a number of other societies. She is now happy in her role as External Relations and Sponsorship VP, aiming to give you the best sponsors with the funding to provide more of the same.
See you by the strawberries and champagne!
Claire Steanson, Vice President
Claire studies Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and is a finalist at Christ Church. Before becoming OxWip's Vice President in April 2007, Claire served as Treasurer for a year. In addition to her involvement in OxWip Claire plays the oboe in the Christ Church Orchestra, and volunteers as part of the Christ Church Home Learning Scheme. During the holidays Claire enjoys reading, painting, walking in the countryside and travelling.
Juliette Fisher, Secretary
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.
Kristine Kozicki, Events Co-ordinator
Maegan Chadwick-Dobson, PR Co-ordinator
maegan.chadwick-dobson@st-annes.ox.ac.uk
Maegan is a third year historian at St Anne's. Outside of Oxwip she is the secretary for her college ball and an OXAB volunteer. She has strong feelings about the importance of Oxwip in inspiring women to pursue a vast array of careers, and in helping them to develop the qualities essential for leadership. In terms of her own career plans, she is hoping to become a commercial lawyer and is currently applying for vacation schemes with London firms.
Caroline Bowen, Events Co-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.
Ruth Anne French-Hodson, General Committee Member
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.
Stephanie Loizou, General Comittee Member
stephanie.loizou@merton.ox.ac.uk
Stephanie completed her BA Philosophy at King’s College London prior to coming to Oxford where she is reading for the M Sc Economic and Social History at Merton, where she is also MCR Environmental Officer. Stephanie is a registered volunteer and has sponsored a child in Guatemala. She also believes in the mutual health of mind and body, and tries to fit in her commitments with the Oxford University Dancesport Beginner’s Team, Oxford University Athletic Club and Merton College Novice rowing as well as a being a self-confessed gym fanatic. She looks forward to promoting and extending the positive message of OxWip as well as helping with the publication of the OxWip Newsletter.
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.
Hephzi Pemberton, Vice President
hephzi.pemberton@balliol.ox.ac.uk
Hephzi is in her second year at Balliol College reading a BA in Old and Medieval English and French Literature and Language. Before coming to university, Hephzi spent her gap year working in Paris for three months, and then lived and worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the remaining 6 months. In the DR Congo, she founded and developed an English programme for the Diocese of Katanga, and helped with the development of a women’s co-operative in Lubumbashi. At Oxford, Hephzi has been heavily involved with women’s representation and development, both political and social. In her first term she was elected women’s officer for Balliol JCR, and in the following term, she was made co-chair for OUSU Women’s Campaign. Hephzi has enjoyed great success as Captain of Balliol Women’s Boat Club, with wins at Cambridge and Bedford Head, and most importantly: Blades in Torpids. She is looking forward, as the new VP, to leading OxWip into its next stage of growth and development.
Rena Tsang, Secretary
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.
Xiaobin Zhang, Membership Coordinator
Xiaobin is currently in her final year of PPE at Wadham College. Drawn to the cause of OxWip in her second year, she was happy to find her place here. Xiaobin strongly believes that OxWip can help make a better world with more women in leadership and build a supportive network for women. Also involved in Oxford’s MUN conferences and teaching Mandarin at OXCIA, Xiaobin aims to balance her diverse range of interests at Oxford with other more ‘common’ hobbies such as reading, travelling, watching movies, and chatting aimlessly with friends.
Sarah Tan, Offsite Website Co-coordinator
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.
Grace Kibblewhite
grace.kibblewhite@queens.ox.ac.uk
Grace Kibblewhite became OxWip VP for Development towards the end of Trinity Term 2005. She is originally from Hertfordshire and now in her second year at Queen’s College working towards a BA in Economics and Management. Whilst at school, Grace was Managing Director of a Young Enterprise Company. Before attending Oxford she spent a year working for British Telecom Plc as a student placement working as one of only two women in a team of just under twenty. Whilst there she also worked as a student representative, working to ensure the welfare of UK based student placements working with BT. Having worked with an extremely established company, Grace now enjoys the challenges and excitement of working with OxWip as it is still in the early stages of development, though accelerating rapidly.
Emilie Johnson, Graphic Designer
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.
Jane Alver, a founding OxWip Executive Committee member, is currently a solicitor in London. She specialises in governance and decision-making advice. Jane’s Oxford Master’s thesis focused on gender diversity in corporate governance. Immediately following graduation, Jane consulted the British government on improving the number of women on corporate boards, an endeavor which culminated in a publication launch at Number 11.
Ellen Behrstock, OxWip’s Vice-President for Programmes 2005–2006, is in the process of completing her DPhil in Educational Studies at Oxford University.
Ellie Cumbo, OxWip’s Secretary from 2004–2005, was elected as Oxford University Student Union’s sabbatical Vice-President (Women) for the year 2005–06, during which time she ran succesful campaigns on issues from the persistent gender gap in Finals examinations to worldwide violence against women. She is now Organiser of the Campaign for Gender Balance within the Liberal Democrat Party, working to encourage and enable more women to stand for Parliament.
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.
Carolyn Haggis, Founding President of OxWip, is in the process of completing her doctorate in International Relations at Nuffield College.
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.
Laura Paler, Founding Vice President for Development, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in political science at Columbia University in New York.
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.
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