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MEET THE COMMITTEE

Diana Dunlop

Chairman

chairman@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As Chair, Diana helps with the smooth running of the committee. Some of her happiest memories in Oxford have been with OUPC so she hopes to ensure that others have the same experience. 

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College: Kellogg 

Reading: MSc. Evidence Based Healthcare

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Rueben 

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Matt Byrne 

Captain

captain@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As Captain, Matt oversees player development, organises fixtures and tournaments, leads tactics sessions, and facilitates off-field training sessions for our teams. 

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College: Green Templeton

Reading: D.Phil Cancer Science

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Rueben 

Melissa Guckenberger

Polo Manager

polomanager@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As Polo Manager, Melissa liaises with the coaches to organise lessons during term-time for all skill-levels, and coordinates taster sessions. 

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College: St Edmund Hall 

Reading: Biodiversity, Conservation and Management

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Maleva

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Sufiyan Analim

Secretary

secretary@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As OUPC Secretary, Suf organises communication in the committee, supports the chairman's role, and manages the Club email account, the Weekly Email, the membership database, and meeting minutes.  

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College: Worcester

Reading: MSc. Tax 

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Lola

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Yuhan Li

Treasurer

treasurer@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As Treasurer, Yuhan handles anything money-related and plays a crucial role in managing the club’s finances. 

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College: 

Reading: D.Phil 

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Honey  

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Ekaterina Baliaeva

Stash Officer

sponsorship@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As stash and sponsorship officer, she will work with the Chairman and treasurer in managing the sponsors, which includes organising and promoting the annual stash order and sourcing and contacting additional sponsors and donors.

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College: Somerville 

Reading: D.Phil

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Lola

Elias Alessandro

Press and Social Media Officer

press@oupoloclub.co.uk

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As Press and Social Media Officer, Elias handles the social media pages, as well as the club’s website. She also liaises with Press contacts for the club’s publicity. 

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College: 

Reading: Art

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Smarty

Karina Oakley

Social Secretary

social@oupoloclub.co.uk

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Karina's primary responsibilities include organising and overseeing all social events and engagements for the club for both playing and social OUPC members. 

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College: St Johns 

Reading: Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Imperio

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Hector Worsley

Head Coach and Polo Manager at Oxford Polo

info@oxfordpolo.co.uk

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It is fair to say that Hector is a natural horseman, since childhood he has been a keen rider covering a wide variety of equine disciplines. His polo career took off in 2007 with his local Pony Club and subsequently for Stowe School, then at Kirtlington Park Polo Club and beyond. Hector’s hard working determined attitude and natural affinity with horses has led to him managing Oxford Polo. Awarded Coach of the Year at Oxford University’s prestigious Sports Awards, Hector’s coaching skills are second to none for both beginners and established players.

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