Committee

The Queens’ College Junior Combination Room (JCR), a.k.a QJCR, is the union of undergraduate students at Queens’ College, Cambridge. It is led by the JCR Committee, elected to collate and express the views of JCR members and enhance the community with social events, welfare initiatives and more, all in accordance with the constitution and policy of the JCR.

Meet the JCR Committee 2025-2026

Duncan Paterson

Duncan Paterson he/him

President
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Hi everyone. I’m Ben, a second-year Engineer from Staffordshire, and your JCR Vice President for 2025-26. My favourite thing about Queens’ is the incredible range of people that coalesce to form our community, from all different backgrounds and all corners of the world. I’m responsible for representing Queens’ JCR on the Student Council (within the wider SU), and for organising this year’s Big QJCR survey at the end of Easter term – a great opportunity for us to make our voices heard and which college acts upon. I also sit on various committees within Queens’, so please do contact me if you have any questions or feedback.

Eunji Shin

Eunji Shin she/her

Secretary
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Hi everyone! I’m Eunji, a first year Law student and I am excited to be your QJCR Secretary! My favourite thing about Queens’ has to be the close-knit community, cheap meal deals and, of course, we cannot forget about the sound of ducks and birds which make the perfect way to wake me up in the morning! Within my role, I plan to implement insightful student spotlights, publishing ‘A Day in The Life’ videos and other fun content! Also, I would love to work closely with the QCJR team to maximise our use of social media to boost awareness of crucial topics such as mental health and access initiatives! Looking forward to the year ahead~

Femi Owolade-Coombes

Femi Owolade-Coombes he/him

Treasurer
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Hi, my name’s Femi, I’m a first-year chemical engineering and biotechnology undergraduate student from Southeast London. My role involves allocating the JCR budget, ensuring the many societies and events for undergraduates at Queen’s are appropriately funded and sorting out college stash. Whilst treasurer I aim to make the process of setting up societies and accessing funding simpler and more accessible whilst also exploring new stash designs based on feedback from the undergraduate student body. I’m always keen to hear how we can more effectively assign the JCR funding to benefit Queens’ students, so please do get in touch with your ideas and suggestions!

Hi! I’m Grace, a first-year Engling and the QEnt’s President. My role involves organising social events for everyone. I love the outdoor social spaces in Queens’, and I think they should be used more! I want to create events that are both club-like and more relaxed. I am excited to introduce a non-gown formal event, jazz nights with hot chocolate this spring, and improved bops and karaoke nights at the bar. Please email me with any suggestions for events or themes for the bop!

Lucas Van Heuven

Lucas Van Heuven he/him

Access Officer
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I’m Lucas and I’m a first year from Nottingham studying Geography. As your Access Officer I will work alongside our wonderful Schools Liaison Officer to help organise the various existing access schemes. This includes college tours, outreach in our link areas, and the Queens’ roadshow. Furthermore, I want to make the financial side of student life here at Queens’ much more transparent, making prospective students with budgeting concerns more aware of the various hidden costs of cambridge life, and the wide range of (often unknown) bursaries. I would also like to improve/create schemes that give disadvantaged students more supercurricular opportunities for personal statements. My favourite thing about Queens’ is our beautiful grove!

Helena Tadić

Helena Tadić she/her

Academics Officer

Hi I’m Martha, a first year HSPS student and the environment officer! My favourite thing about Queens’ has to be the people (and brunch). My goal is to work towards implementing green policies to reduce carbon emissions and creating opportunities for the student body to get involved with sustainable initiatives, so please come to me with any ideas you have!

Hi everyone! I’m Freddie, a 2nd year economist from East Sussex. As your Sports and Societies Officer, I promote our college societies and encourage people to get involved, as well as running events like a Sports Day with our Oxford sister college. I also organise the Sports and Societies Fair in Freshers’ Week to give everyone a chance to sign up to Queens’ societies. Do get in touch if you have any questions or suggestions, and go follow @queens_societies on Instagram!

Keiza Douglass

Keiza Douglass she/her

Food Steward
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Hi, I’m Megan and I am a first year PBS student. My favourite thing about Queens’ is that there is always a friendly face walking around college. As Trans and Non-binary Welfare Officer I aim to ensure the use of preferred pronouns is normalised in all aspects of life around Queens’.

Jasmine Khabie-Zeitoune

Jasmine Khabie-Zeitoune she/her

Female and Non-Binary Welfare Officer

Hi! I’m Jasmine, the women’s and nb officer. I am in first year and study biological natural sciences. My favourite thing about Queens is my invariable 6-item brunch combo waiting for me after my Saturday lectures. I would love to ensure that women and non binary people feel at home and well represented in Queens’

My favourite thing about Queens’ is its incredibly friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community, as well as its great access to town. I love how the college balances the rich history with a welcoming, supportive environment.

My favourite thing about Queens’ is the fact we have the best brunch in Cambridge. It’s such a nice opportunity to hang out with friends after a long week and enjoy a hot meal for an absolute bargain. As Class Act Officer, I am really excited to raise the profile of the Class Act campaign in Queens’ and support Class Act students. I am looking forward to facilitating more exciting events to help students connect with one another.

Sophie Tanner

Sophie Tanner she/her

Faith Officer
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Hi everyone! I’m Sophie, a first year HisPol, and my role on the JCR is to be a friendly face for people to approach with any queries or concerns about faith related matters - be that the using the faith centre, dietary requirements or exam arrangements. My aim this year is to continue developing a super friendly interfaith community at Queens’ through new events, including a community outreach event. Do get in touch with any ideas or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you!

Maintaining the international spirit in the queens’ community by hosting more themed events. Ensuring all international students feel supported and involved in college.

Heya, I’m Verise! I’m a PBSer and one of your first year representatives. We’re responsible for planning your freshers week. We know that the transition into a environment full of strangers can be an exhausting time, so we aim to make the process of navigating new friendships (and your new home!) as easy and enjoyable as possible. Outside of the JCR, you’ll usually find me trying to do five things at once. I like to do some gymming, basketball, kickboxing, with a smattering of orchestra and theatre in an average week. Oh, and my supo work. If you have any questions or worries, feel free to pop me a message :)

Hi, I’m Yash! I’m a mathematician, and one of the first year representatives. Our main goal is to help people hit their stride once they come to Queens’, by organising events in Freshers’ Week. College (and university) life can be so overwhelming, so we want to make sure students settle in well and quickly. Aside from the JCR, I love playing table tennis with friends, listening to indie pop, and trying new food spots. We’re here to help, so don’t be hesitant to reach out if you’ve received an offer and have any questions :)

Thomas Griffiths

Thomas Griffiths he/him

Computer Officer
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Hi, I’m Thomas, a first-year compsci. As the Computer Officer, I manage the qjcr website and assist with IT-related matters. If you have any suggestions for either, or new ideas, drop me an email