Your Student Council

Kian Peek
Chair of Student Council
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I am a second-year Paramedic student, who feels strongly that student welfare and health are extremely important throughout their years of studying. I aim to ensure that every single student in the College gets the best possible experience and support, by attending CPD events, webinars, and sharing other useful resources on mental health and wellbeing.

I have previously stood on committees for football refereeing, as a support worker, youth representative, and vice chairperson. I am an active supporter of the Rainbow Laces campaign which promotes diversity and the LGBTQIA+ within the football industry. 

Georgina Heron-Edmends 
Vice Chair
South East
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Hi, I’m Georgina, a first-year Student Paramedic at the University of Brighton, completing my placement with South East Coast Ambulance Service. 

Before beginning my degree, I had the privilege of working in youth voice initiatives, where I brought young people’s stories and perspectives to the forefront of change through advocacy within charities and parliament. These experiences taught me the importance of inclusion and lived experience in driving meaningful change.   

I am passionate about shaping the future of paramedicine and making healthcare more equitable by fostering innovation and promoting health empowerment in local communities. To me, being a member representative is about more than the future career—it’s about ensuring students have a voice in developing a dynamic and inclusive profession that adapts to society’s evolving needs. 

Outside of my studies and placement, you’ll often find me volunteering with young people, playing the saxophone, or out and about with my camera. I believe that together, we can build a unified and impactful student voice, driving positive change within the paramedic profession and beyond.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch - I wish all the students in the South East the very best with their studies! 

Sean Shanahan
East Midlands
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Hello everyone! I’m Sean, a third-year BSc Paramedic Science student at Nottingham Trent University, and I’m excited to have recently been appointed as the East Midlands representative. I look forward to working with you all and ensuring the voices of students in our region are heard. 

Before starting my degree, I gained experience in several healthcare roles, including community pharmacy and telephone triage. These have helped me develop strong communication, organisational, and advocacy skills- qualities I now bring to this role. Currently, I work in the switchboard at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, where I also help train new colleagues. In my spare time, I volunteer with Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport, supporting patients in getting to their medical appointments. 

I’m particularly passionate about mental wellbeing and inclusion; especially during placements, where support may sometimes feel lacking. My involvement with initiatives like the #Me Project, which helps university students build resilience and manage mental health, has deepened this commitment. I also aim to create better platforms for national student feedback and collaboration, so we can identify and address regional differences in the student paramedic experience. Outside of work and study, I enjoy spending time in nature, travelling, as well as exploring music and film. I’m also kept busy by my two cats, Fox and Latte 😁 

Above all, I’m committed to representing all paramedic students with integrity. Please feel free to reach out to me with any ideas, concerns, or points for discussion! 

Chloe Anderson
Scotland
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Hello! It fills me with great joy to have been elected as the new Scottish Representative on the CoP Student Council. I am currently in my second year of the BSc Paramedic Science programme at Glasgow Caledonian University, and alongside my studies, I work for Scottish Autism, where I used to hold the role of Colleague Representative for the South West of Scotland. In my free time, you’ll most likely find me birdwatching, knitting or out on a nice walk! 

I believe that to thrive after we qualify, we must first feel supported to thrive as students. So, over the next two years, my goal is to be an open and approachable link between Scottish students and the CoP, by listening, always having my emails open, liaising closely with class reps from every Scottish university, and hosting regular meetings where any Scottish student can join, share their views, and shape the work I take forward! 

I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Student Council members to compare student experiences across the UK, learn from each other, and ensure that the Scottish Student voice is amplified appropriately. 

In addition, I’m passionate about exploring disparities in course content, highlighting what works well across programmes while identifying areas where meaningful changes could be made, supporting clarity around NQP job opportunities, and advocating for the inclusion of mental health first aid training within paramedic science programmes. I’m also keen to explore the potential for more standardised ambulance layouts, an initiative that could support students on placement, NQPs working relief, and ultimately improve the efficiency and consistency of patient care. 

Thank you so much for placing your trust in me. I cannot wait to work with all of you to ensure that the Scottish student voice is not only heard, but truly valued. 

Aaron Harlow-Stephenson
North East 
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 I am a final-year BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out-of-Hospital Care student at the University of Sunderland, representing the North East region on the Royal College of Paramedics Student Council. My pathway into paramedicine has been shaped by a strong desire to contribute to high-quality pre-hospital care and advocate for those entering the profession. Prior to and alongside my studies, I have worked as a Clinical Care Assistant, an Advanced Ambulance Technician, and a retained firefighter. These roles have given me extensive frontline experience and a well-rounded understanding of the realities, pressures, and rewards of working in emergency services. 

During my degree, I also completed an elective placement with Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, which broadened my insight into advanced pre-hospital critical care, mentorship, and professional standards. This experience reinforced my passion for continuous development and highlighted the value of strong communication. 

As the North East Student Council Representative, I am committed to ensuring that student voices across our region are heard, respected, and meaningfully represented. I am particularly focused on improving placement experiences, supporting student wellbeing, and addressing practical issues that affect day-to-day training, including improvements to student uniform and consistency across the North East. 

Through this role, I aim to strengthen the link between students and the Royal College of Paramedics by gathering feedback, promoting transparency, and encouraging open dialogue. I want to contribute to initiatives that enhance the learning environment, raise professional standards, and build a supportive and inclusive community for all student paramedics. 

I am proud to represent the North East and look forward to working collaboratively with my peers and the wider College community to support meaningful progress within our profession. 

Summer Cook-Trout
London
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My name is Summer, and I am a third-year student paramedic at City St George’s, University of London. I am so excited to continue my role as the London Student Representative!  

I have loved my time as a student paramedic so far, and my experiences have taught me a lot about the needs of students and the importance of ensuring our voices are heard at both local and national levels.  

I am particularly passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of our community. Paramedic education and clinical practice can place us under significant pressure, and I want to ensure there is a focus on keeping this conversation at the forefront of paramedic education, to ensure we are all given the best opportunity to thrive in education and our careers in the future.  

I also want to create opportunities for engagement, feedback, and collaboration. I believe representation should not only reflect our needs but empower all students to contribute actively to the future of the profession. As student members, we can improve paramedic education and ensure the needs of students are met for years to come! I truly am looking forward to representing the voices of London's student paramedic community.  

Morgan Allan
North West
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Hi, my name is Mo and I am a third-year Paramedic Student at Edge Hill University.  

In my role as the student representative for the North West My goal is to ensure the voices of student paramedics are heard within the College of Paramedics. I am also passionate about advocating for neurodiverse and disabled paramedic students and improving inclusivity within the ambulance service, as I believe that encouraging the inclusion of neurodiverse paramedics in the workforce is key to overcoming the barriers to healthcare and worse health outcomes faced by neurodiverse patients. 

Prior to starting my degree I was involved in various projects within the NHS to improve mental health care, including the Safewards project led by King’s College London and NHS England, which aimed to reduce rates of conflict and containment in mental health units.  

In my free time you’ll find me cuddled reading or watching TV and knitting or crocheting with my two cats. I also love to run and go to dance classes. Looking forward to starting my work in this new role. Wishing you all the best with your studies, please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or concerns via the email above. 

Ben Overland
West Midlands
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I’m Ben I am a 3rd year student paramedic studying Keele’s 4-year integrated masters in paramedic science. I’m really excited to be the West Midlands student representative! 

I want to do all I can to improve the student paramedic experience both locally in the West-Midlands and beyond. As a 3rd year student, I know and face the successes but also the challenges that unfortunately can hamper the experience of being a student paramedic. 

I also understand how much this degree means to everyone studying it and for this reason any issues raised with me will be met both with compassion and determination to provide students with answers. I am passionate that all voices deserve to be heard, especially those that have historically been underrepresented, so I understand the importance of ensuring everyone’s views are represented by the council. 

I am also a co-chair for the NHS England Midlands Multi-professions Learners Council, where I advocate for student paramedics across the midlands, articulating the problems facing student paramedics and feeding back on NHS England strategies for AHP learners across the midlands. I am also the well-being officer for Keele’s paramedic society where I am committed to improving the experience of paramedic students at Keele 

Joel Newton
Yorkshire and the Humber
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My name is Joel, I am a second year BSc Paramedic Science student at Sheffield Hallam University and the Student Paramedic Council Representative for Yorkshire and the Humber. I am honoured to represent the area I was born and raised in, and I look forward to working with the College to give the students of Yorkshire an equal voice to be heard and represented fairly. 

Alongside this, I also volunteer with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, where I have been lucky to meet a mixture of students from universities across the county, and I look forward to meeting many more. Through this, I have gained a broad perspective of the strengths and the challenges this region faces, for both students and ambulance staff. 

My goal with the College is to be an advocate for every student paramedic in Yorkshire and ensure that student paramedics can be supported through events, tackling issues to enhance student engagement, and pushing for improvements to learning through collaboration with students and universities. I believe using feedback from students constructively will help create a positive change for the role and contribute to improving the student experience, forming a better future for the profession. If you have any ideas or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via my College of Paramedics email address. 

Salieu Jobe
Military
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I am currently studying on the BSc (Hon) Paramedic Science 2024 course at The University of Central Lancashire. I began my service with the army August 2012, originally joining as an Electronics Technician I transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corp (now Royal Army Medical Service) as a Combat Medical Technician in September 2017. 

My time in the army has given me experiences, opportunities, and a point to view unique to service personnel. With the military I have worked in many aspects of healthcare including primary care, hospital ED, prehospital, and remote/austere medicine. 

My goal as the military student council representative is to advocate for the small cohort of military students. Ensuring that while few our voices are still hear within the paramedic community. I believe as military students we should endeavour to be a part of the wider community and not separated. 

Although my focus is on military students I welcome contact from any student paramedic. 

Sophia Erskine
Northern Ireland
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I am a second-year Paramedic Science student at Ulster University and I am really pleased to be joining the College of Paramedics Student Council. I applied for this role because I wanted to become more involved with the profession beyond university and placements, and to better understand how the College supports students and future paramedics. 

Throughout my training, I have developed a strong sense of professionalism and responsibility, particularly through placement, reflective practice and working towards meeting competency standards. Being part of the Student Council is an opportunity for me to continue developing these areas, learn more about the wider profession, and take on additional responsibility alongside my studies. 

Outside of university, I am very involved in sport, particularly Camogie and Gaelic football, which has helped shape my work ethic, resilience and ability to work as part of a team. Sport has taught me the importance of commitment, preparation and supporting others, all of which I feel transfer well into paramedic training and professional development. 

In this new role, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of professional bodies and student involvement within the College, while also contributing positively to meetings and projects where I can. I am motivated to make the most of this opportunity and to continue developing both personally and professionally as I work towards qualifying as a paramedic. 

Bronagh Poulston
Eastern
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Hi, I’m Bronagh, and I am currently in my second year. 

I am passionate about empowering student voice, allowing fellow students to build confidence throughout their training. Having had the opportunity to do this on a smaller scale, I am excited to advocate on behalf of a wider group of peers. Understanding the benefits and challenges we face as students and working to ensure we all feel supported and empowered to achieve our best is something I feel honoured to be able to do. 

Balancing university, placements and everyday life can be challenging at times. Over the last year, I have found that maintaining a commitment to sports, creative outlets and prioritising friendships helps me best maintain this balance and wellbeing. This balance will enable me to provide the best support to my fellow students.   

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, and I will do my best to help! 

PJ Kinsella
Wales
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VACANT
South West