Dorian Valentine
They/Them
Trans Students' Officer
I’m Dorian, your Trans Students' Officer! My role is geared towards supporting trans students on campus, representing their interests, listening to their issues and campaigning for their rights, both on campus and off.
Course:
Liberal Arts
Hometown:
Leek, North Staffordshire
Fun fact about me:
My degree specialisation is in Diverse (namely, queer and disabled) Japanese Narratives (both sociocultural and media) - talk to me about it!
My role and what I hope to achieve this year:
In my role, I will be working to support trans students in their university experience, acting on the reports of intentional and systemic discrimination which can harm trans students' wellbeing and marginalise them. Particularly in such a hostile social and political environment, and with transphobia being so readily espoused by media outlets and politicians, it is more important than ever that trans students are able to reach out to someone who understands their struggles for support and guidance, and I hope that myself and Isra can fulfil that role while fighting for intersectional liberation and an equitable university experience for everyone.
trans@warwicksu.com
Isra Raj
She/Her
Trans Students' Officer
Hello! I’m the joint Trans Students’ Officer this year. Along with Dorian, I will be here as a voice and advocate for all of the trans students at Warwick and our rights, to engage in research of and listen to the issues that affect us all, in order to make this campus a safer and more accommodating place for all trans people.
Course:
Psychology
Hometown:
A very small town just off of London.
Fun fact about me:
I cosplay…. A lot
My role and what I hope to achieve this year:
I am super excited to get to work, and I have a broad range of plans for this year! Along with focusing on coordinating campaigns that address key issues, such as the government’s continuing and abject failure on trans rights, I also hope to enhance trans-centered pedagogy on campus, through student-led lectures, guest speakers, and engagement with current projects with and within the University. I also hope to carry out research to help focus on the intersectional needs of transgender students, and of course continue the running of the Gender Expression Fund.
trans@warwicksu.com