Matthew Green, President

After completing his A-Levels Matthew worked and travelled for a few years throughout the Middle-East and the Caribbean, namely Jamaica. He loves travelling and is fascinated by different cultures and ideas of national-identity. Now in the second year of his English degree at Wolfson College, he spends a lot of his time between the pages of novels, poems, and literary criticism, but also enjoys political and economic journals. He has long had a passion for music, mainly contemporary urban music, 70s/80s funk and soul and frequently visits the theatre. Although still exploring his options, he hopes to go into the civil service or teaching after graduating.

president@cuacs.co.uk

Sian Pieterse, Vice-President

Sian, a 23 year old law student, grew up in Kilburn, North West London where she studied and worked, developing a keen interest in local community and legal issues. Between completing her A-Levels and commencing her degree, Sian took a number of years out to work, volunteering at local initiatives such as the Brent Young Careers Project and the African Caribbean Elders Club. Upon graduating Sian hopes for a career which will engage both her legal and social interests, but while still at Cambridge she enjoys the challenges and demands of being VP. "CUACS is a fantastic Society which is open to anyone who wants to get involved and one of which I am proud to be a part."

vicepresident@cuacs.co.uk

Tolu Oke, Secretary

Tolu is a second year historian at Peterhouse. She is an extremely hard worker and her contribution to the ACS committee has been invaluable. Known to other committee members as super-secretary! Tolu surely lives up to this role. In her spare time, she is also a budding photographer and a keen player of sports. Most recently, she has taken up Lacrosse. Tolu truly is an academic by day, and a well rounded ACS team member by night!

secretary@cuacs.co.uk

Eva Muiruri, Publicity Officer

Eva is a second year at Newnham College studying Natural Sciences. Born and brought up in Kenya, she says; ‘I was relatively new to British culture and the ACS provided a strong support system for me’. Eva enjoys singing and acting in her spare time and is also a keen writer and public speaker. Whilst at Cambridge, her academic interests mainly surround the biological sciences and upon her graduation, she hopes to pursue a PhD in Plant Biology.

publicityofficer@cuacs.co.uk

Ossie Akushie's, Treasurer

Ossie is in his second year, studying Economics at Trinity College. He plays upfront for the Trinity First XI Football Team and currently performs hip-hop and rap music around Cambridge. On speaking about the ACS: ‘I joined the ACS to get involved with the many fun, social and educational events they held throughout the year. I have made a good network of friends as a result and continue to attend events that both enlighten and entertain.
As treasurer my role is to handle all financial affairs!

treasurer@cuacs.co.uk

Lauren Noel, Social Secretary

Lauren is currently a second year student at Jesus College, studying Natural Sciences and is planning to specialise in pharmacology in her third year. Lauren is from South London enjoys including fencing, trampolining and playing the violin.

“For Lauren, the African Caribbean Society played a large role in helping her settle in during her first year in Cambridge, and hopes the efforts of this year’s committee can make the society as enjoyable for the incoming freshers as it was for her. In addition, the events staged not only make for enjoyable evenings but also help to educated others about African and Caribbean cultures.”

socialsecretary@cuacs.co.uk