Hilary Term 2025

The Executive

The President

The President

Will Lawson

Mansfield College

As President, Will drives OSLA's mission with energy and commitment, championing liberal values through dynamic events, engaging debates, and welcoming socials. Under his leadership, OSLA continues to thrive as a hub for liberalism in Oxford.

Email: The President
The Vice-President

The Vice-President (The Secretary)

Bhavika "Vee" Kumar

Worcester College

The Vice-President is the second-in-command at the Society and helps The President with day-to-day operations, strategy and implementing Committee and Executive wishes.

Email: The Vice-President
The Treasurer

The Treasurer

Lauren Crabtree

Pembroke College

The Treasurer is responsible for the Society's financial health. The Treasurer works in lock-step with the President and Vice-President to ensure all plans can be financed and scrutinises decisions made.

The Committee

The Returning Officer

The Returning Officer

Julian Wang

College of the Great Hall (University College)

The Returning Officer (RO)'s primary role is to manage society elections. The RO's secondary role is to interpret the Standing Orders.

Email: The Returning Officer
The Chief Whip

The Chief Whip

Felix Mottram

St Edmund Hall

The Chief Whip ensures coordination within the committee, supports events and campaigns, and promotes teamwork and liberal values.

The Director of Communications

The Director of Communications

Harry Morgan

Pembroke College

The Director of Communications manages communications and communication strategy for OSLA.

The Webmaster

The Webmaster

Hayden Williams

Oxford Brookes University

Hayden is a second-year Cyber Security student. He is the architect and maintainer of OSLA's website, mail and other digital infrastructure.

Email: The Webmaster

The Social Secretary

The Social Secretary

Theo Cunningham

St. John's College

The Social Secretary's role is to run and manage OSLA's social media accounts.

The Access and Welfare Officer

The Access and Welfare Officer

Isabel Valovin

Mansfield College

The Access and Welfare Officer ensures the accessibility, inclusivity and welfare of OSLA and members.

Email: The Access and Welfare Officer
The Political Officer

The Political Officer

Oliver Jones-Lyons

Christ Church

The Political Officer is in charge of campaigning, policy and Liberal Democrat party liason for OSLA.

The Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff

Liza Barkova

Christ Church

The Senior Member

The Senior Member

Dr Stephen Goddard

St John's College

The Senior Member in a University of Oxford society acts as a liaison between the Society and the University, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with University regulations.

Honorary Officers

Lord Newby

The Honorary Chair

The Rt Hon. The Lord Newby OBE PC

St. Catherine's College

President for Life

The Honorary President

Zagham Farhan

University College

Vice President for Life

The Honorary Vice President

Heather Judge

The Queen's College

Vice President for Life

The Patron

Conor Boyle

The Queen's College

Officers Emeritus

The President Emeritus

The President Emeritus

Zagham Farhan

University College

The President Emeritus is the person who has most recently left the office of President. The President Emeritus acts as an expert advisor to the President should this be required.

The Vice-President Emeritus

The Vice-President Emeritus

Richanne Davies

University College

The Vice-President Emeritus is the person who has most recently left the office of Vice-President. The Vice-President Emeritus acts as an expert advisor to the President should this be required.

The Treasurer Emeritus

The Treasurer Emeritus

Elizabeth Gibson

College of the Great Hall (University College)

The Treasurer Emeritus is the person who has most recently left the office of Treasurer.

The Returning Officer Emeritus

The Returning Officer Emeritus

Oliver Jones-Lyons

Christ Church

The Returning Officer Emeritus is the person who has most recently left the office of Returning Officer.