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Say Hello to your 2020/21 Liberation Coordinators

LUU’s Liberation Coordinators (LibCos) are a team of students appointed to take the lead on liberation issues within the Union, the University and the City of Leeds. They lead on campaigning around issues affecting BAME, Disabled, LGBTQ*, Women and Working Class students here at Leeds, providing a stronger voice for marginalised groups on campus.

As part of their work, last year’s LibCo team led several Give & Take Events, including Islamophobia in Academia and a digital workshop with Women Conversation Leeds. Taking the lead on History Months too, their fantastic work and campaigning included a Black History Month Campus Map, Social Model of Disability Zine, and an LGBTQ+ Guide to Leeds.

We had lots of applications to be a part of the LibCo team this year, and after a competitive interview process we’re really pleased to introduce you to the new team for 2020/21:

Ana-Sofia Velasco

Ana-Sofia identifies as Disabled, Women, Working Class.

Regina Osei-Bonsu

Regina identifies as BAME, Women, Working Class.

Alex Lewis

Alex identifies as BAME, LGBQ+, Women.

Alexandra Slee

Alexandra identifies as Women, Working Class.

Ruby Fatimilehin

Ruby identifies as BAME, LGBQ+, Women.

Lily Darling

Lily identifies as Disabled, LGBQ+, Women.

Danielle Yu

Danielle identifies as BAME, Women, Working Class.

Laila Fletcher, Equality and Diversity Officer and former Liberation Coordinator, said:

“As a LibCo, not only do you get to support students, you can enable their voices to be heard, represented and celebrated. It provided so much character growth for me, leading to my current position, but also allowed me to realise how small actions can impact students in a massive way. I’m looking forward to working alongside the new LibCos team this year!”

If you’re interested in getting in touch with the LibCos, or being involved in events and campaigns, you can find their details using our handy representative finder. Or, get in touch with our Political Engagement Team to find out more.