MEET THE COMMITTEE
Diana Dunlop
Chairman
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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
Matt Byrne
Captain
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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
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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
Sufiyan Analim
Secretary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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