Meet Our Trustees

Your Students’ Guild is a charity, which means it’s governed by a Trustee Board.

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The Board makes sure the Guild is doing what it’s supposed to do, spending money responsibly, and making decisions that benefit students. While staff run the day-to-day operations, trustees focus on strategy and oversight.
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As a student-led organisation, most of our trustees are students, helping shape the future of the Guild and making sure student voices are heard.

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Edie is your your elected Student Life and Communities Officer for 2026–27. Before being elected, she studied Biological Sciences and worked with both the University and the Guild, giving her plenty of insight into student life at Exeter. She’s also an active member of several societies and is heading into her third year on the Calisthenics Society committee. Edie is passionate about building a student community where everyone can get involved, find their people and feel at home.

Mia is your elected Education and Employability Officer for 2026–27. A first-generation, working-class graduate, she’s passionate about making education and career opportunities accessible to every student. From re-founding Exeter 93% Club to leading projects around social mobility, belonging and class, Mia is a multi-award winner with a strong track record of championing student voices. She’s committed to helping every student feel they belong and can thrive at Exeter.

Mohammad Hussain
Mohammad Hussain

Mohammad is currently studying a Senior Leader Apprenticeship, developing his leadership and strategic thinking skills. He brings governance experience from the pharmaceutical sector and is passionate about inclusion and student voice. Through mentoring and his own educational journey, he understands the importance of inclusion and is excited to be a Trustee, bringing his perspective to decision-making and ensuring diverse student voices are heard.

George is a final-year Business and Management student and President of the Exeter Business and Finance Society. He’s gained experience in finance and strategy through placements with Hilton and NatWest and is passionate about creating opportunities for students to develop their careers. George is excited to bring his experience to the Board, champion student voices and help shape an even better experience for everyone at Exeter.

Moybul is a part-time MSc Psychology student with experience as a charity trustee and school governor. Their background in community development has given them insight into challenges around the cost of living and access to education, training and skills. Moybul is excited to bring their experience to the Board and help make decisions that put students and their needs first.

Frederick Wootton
Frederick Wootton

Freddy is an MMATH Mathematics student with plenty of experience championing student voices. He’s been VP of MathSoc, a Department Officer and Academic Rep, as well as representing students at the NUS National Conference. Freddy is excited to bring this experience to the Board, with a focus on making academic support and student welfare visible, accessible and shaped by what students need.

Moyo is a third-year Law student who’s loved meeting new people, trying new things and making the most of life at Exeter. She’s passionate about representing and supporting students and making a positive difference to our community. As a member of the Board, Moyo is excited to champion student wellbeing and help make sure everyone has equal opportunities to thrive at Exeter.

Dylan is a History with Spanish student. He’s also Department Officer for Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies, having previously represented students as an Academic Rep for the Language Centre. Dylan enjoys working part-time with the University’s Community Law Clinic. He is excited to champion student voices on the Board and help make sure every student has the best possible experience at Exeter.

Kitty is a PhD student, researching how British women experienced death, mourning and ritual in the 19th century. Alongside her research, Kitty brings over seven years’ experience managing projects across heritage and higher education. Working with multiple partners and £1m+ budgets, building expertise in finance, governance, risk and strategic decision-making. Kitty is excited to bring this experience, helping make informed decisions that put students first and support everyone to Love Exeter.

Sophie is Director of Student Services at University College of Estate Management and brings 10 years’ experience in higher education. She’s passionate about making education accessible and helping students get the support they need to succeed. Sophie is brings her experience to the Board and be part of a Guild where student voices help shape what happens next.

Margaret Laithwaite
Margaret Laithwaite

Margaret brings plenty of financial know-how to the Board, including over 11 years as Deputy Director of Finance at the University of Exeter and previous experience at the University of Manchester. Alongside her finance expertise, she’s a strong champion of student voice and the student experience. Margaret uses her experience to help the Guild make informed decisions that put students first.

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Katy brings 25 years’ experience across communications, marketing and recruitment and is currently Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Success at Plymouth Marjon University. She’s passionate about understanding what students need, widening access to opportunities and helping everyone succeed. Katy brings this experience to the Board and helps the Guild make a positive difference to student life.

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Harriet is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist with 10 years’ experience helping organisations tackle inequality and create meaningful change. She’s worked across universities and the NHS and is passionate about making spaces fairer and more inclusive. As a Trustee, Harriet is excited to help the Guild keep pushing forward on EDI and make sure every student feels represented, valued and able to thrive.

Have your say at our Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Our AGM is one of the ways you can get involved in how your Guild is run. It’s open to all students and gives you the opportunity to hear about what we’ve been doing, ask questions and hold us to account.

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It’s your Guild, so you should be able to understand how it works and have a say in what happens next.

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Our next AGM is on 30 November 2026 - add it to your calendar!

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