Meet our 2025/2026 students’ union team.
Officers are elected representatives of students who carry out specific duties, determined by the role they are elected to.
Martha Molland
SU President
The President is the only sabbatical role, and involves leading the officer team and representing students at many committee’s and events. The president also sits on Centrals Governing Board.
‘This year I intend to advocate for the students, using the collective student voice to further develop structures within our institution and inform healthy practise as a leading educational facilitator for change, in the industry. Whilst developing central’s growing community considering the position of both the collective and individual to make life better for students.’
Glerren Bangalan
Postgraduate Officer
The Postgraduate Officer works closely with the President to advocate for Postgraduate students in their academic experience at Central.
‘As Postgraduate Officer, I’m committed to facilitate opportunities and platforms for our Postgraduates so that they feel engaged and empowered to pursue projects, network among peers, and ultimately become better professionals.’
Amari Barnes
Undergraduate Officer
The Undergraduate Officer works closely with the President to advocate for Undergraduate students in their academic experience at Central.
‘A Japanese adage I like to live by is: ‘Hana yori Dango’ – which translates to ‘dumplings over flowers’, which means practicality of prettiness. My goal for this year would be to deliver practicality and change for students rather than tell people something that sounds nice with no follow through.’
Luis Hopkins
Events Officer
The events officer is in charge of all things events, activities and societies, taking place in the Backstage Bar or somewhere else on campus.
‘I aim to bring the social life at central to a new height, getting people excited and raising morale towards the necessity of a healthy work-life balance through the events we foster. I aim to work widely across central, both with my fellow officers and all students spotlighting what each cohort can offer using their individual skillsets and interests.’
Rebecca Valls-Russell
Campaigns Officer
The campaigns co-ordination officer leads on coordinating campaigns done by the SU, making sure they have ‘making life better for students’ at the heart.
‘As Campaigns Officer I want to champion the voices of students in order to create an inclusive community where everyone feels supported and can thrive’
Alex McDermott
Inclusion Officer
The inclusion officer is dedicated to improving the experience of students from marginalised communities. They lead the inclusion reps, communicating with them to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.
‘Collaboration and care are at the heart of my artistic practice, and as your Inclusion Officer I am excited to utilise these faucets of myself to act as a force that Channels the voices of everyone at central into my work. .’
