Sarah Jones

Chair of the board for OUSET

As former President of the OU Students Association, I have seen the good that OUSET can do for OU Students.

I love being part of making a difference for students who are in financial hardship, enabling them to follow their dreams of furthering their education.

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Julia McDougall

Member of the board for OUSET

Having enjoyed studying with the OU so much, which did wonders for my confidence and self-esteem, I wanted to give something back.

It is no exaggeration to say that for someone in difficult circumstances the opportunity to do a degree is life-changing. It opens the doors to so many possibilities, and as a trustee for OUSET I can play a small part in making that happen for them.

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Danielle Smith

Member of the board for OUSET

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Mark Walker

Member of the board for OUSET

I am an OUSET Trustee as well as OU Students VP - Student Welfare so I can appreciate how important OUSET is. I know from experience how vital it can be having needed OUSET’s help.

When an Undergraduate my PC died and I went into panic mode. I tried to find another PC from friends but to no avail at same time as asking for financial help from friends, the OU and others but to no avail. It was a fellow OU Student who suggested OUSET and to cut a long story short if it wasn’t for OUSET I would not be writing this as an OU Postgraduate student as I would not have graduated. Therefore my way of thanking OUSET for the small thing they did to help me that created a huge positive outcome is being a Trustee and helping OU students when we can.

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Beth Metcalf

Member of the board for OUSET

I am the current Chief Exec for the OU Students Association, and as such I am invited to be a Trustee for OUSET, a charity which supports our students when they find themselves in financial hardship.

Outside of work I am involved in a number of poverty prevention initiatives and so I am honoured to be involved in this work to ensure that we are supporting individuals to gain life changing qualifications in a range of circumstances. I am passionate about what we do and the individuals we help and would encourage anyone interested to get involved in our work!

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Sharon O’Kelly

Member of the board for OUSET

My role as the Vice-Chancellors delegated trustee allows me to contribute to OUSET which is dedicated to supporting students in financial need and ensuring they have the chance to gain life-changing qualifications.

I am genuinely passionate and excited about the impact OUSET can make and encourage others to join us in our mission to empower individuals through education.

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Michael Bryan

Member of the board for OUSET

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Gemma Church

Senior Fundraiser

It’s a pleasure to be a part of OUSET’s work, helping Students experiencing financial hardship.

As an OU Student myself, I can truly see the benefit further learning can bring. This combined with my love of charitable work drives me to go the extra mile for OUSET.

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