By Kunal Chan Mehta, FSB’s Public Relations Manager   

With appreciation, FSB celebrates its elected Student Union (SU) leadership team — a spirited and strategic ensemble set to strengthen student solidarity, stimulate shared progress and spark change across all FSB campuses. Their ascent marks not just an electoral victory but a vivid vision for an empowered, inclusive and ever-evolving academic community. 

While FSB’s SU operates independently, its communication with FSB is both principled and powerful — a union of ideas and ideals that magnifies student voices and multiplies opportunities for professional collaboration and growth.  

“FSB’s SU represent the pulse of progress in our ever-adaptive academic ecosystem,” shared Mr Mohammed Zaidi, FSB’s CEO. “The proactive engagement of our SU leaders exemplifies the leadership qualities we aim to instil in all our students. We anticipate a fruitful collaboration that will further enrich FSB’s entire academic community.”  

A SU President with Purpose  

At the helm is newly appointed SU President Georgiana Camelia Duma, based at FSB Croydon, whose commitment to community care and campus cohesion is personal and professional. As a seasoned activities coordinator in healthcare and hospitality, she brings with her decades of experience in organising inclusive events and well-being activities: “My mission is to infuse joy and genuine support into every student’s journey,” Georgiana says. “Our SU must be a place where every student, regardless of background, feels bold and brave enough to be heard.

Georgiana is also focusing on mental health workshops and accessible peer mentoring programmes — all delivered with her trademark of compassion and creativity. 

Visionary Vice Presidents and Voices for Every FSB Student 

Fatme-Aicha Jelilati, Sheffield SU Vice President, leads from the frontlines and is a resolute advocate for representation, rights and respect. “I believe every FSB student deserves a seat at the table,” Fatme-Aicha affirms. “My role is to elevate unheard voices and build bonds across cultures whilst creating an inclusive and inspiring place to study.” 

From her time as a class representative, Fatme-Aicha has already built trust among peers and now channels that momentum into greater mental health advocacy through workshops and in-class visits. 

At FSB Croydon, Ana-Maria Kerekes, FSB’s Croydon SU Vice President, brings the precision of a quality auditor and the empathy of a healthcare specialist to her new role.  Ana-Maria is dedicated to strengthening student services and championing culture: “Our diversity is our strength. I aim to co-create a campus life that reflects every student’s identity and imagination,” she shares. 

Manav Singh Sandhu, SU Vice President at FSB Digbeth, with an extensive background in operations and security, promises a future of safe, seamless and student-led experiences. Calm under pressure and confident in coordination, Manav is focused on planning, safeguarding and strategic improvements in student engagement. “Success starts with safety and support,” Manav notes. “I’m here to help our events thrive and make our ideas take flight.”

“Leadership, to me, is about listening before leading and advocating before acting,” said Zohra Parveezi, SU Vice President at FSB Leicester. “I believe that with open dialogue and genuine commitment to student wellbeing, we can build a culture where every student not only belongs but thrives.”

“We are not here to simply serve — we are here to stand up, speak out and shape the future of FSB. Every student’s concern is our campaign. Every voice matters and every student counts,” added Georgiana Camelia Duma, FSB’s SU President. 

Katarzyna Czech, Trainee Dean of Learning and Teaching, said: “The newly elected FSB SU team embodies the ambition and resilience we value most in our student community. With leadership like this, one thing is clear – FSB’s future is not just bright, it’s brilliant.”  

For any questions, please contact the author, Kunal Chan Mehta, at kunal.mehta@fairfield.ac.  

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Editor’s note: A special thank you to FSB’s Student Union for their time and contributions during interviews conducted on 15 April 2025, which greatly informed the development of this article.