The first member of staff with a remit entirely focused on supporting the welfare of students, Fellows and staff joined St Catharine’s last week. Effective from 13 January 2020, Mary Simuyandi has been appointed as the College’s Welfare Officer.
“The newly-created role of Welfare Officer is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the welfare of the St Catharine’s community. In order for us to work effectively to support all areas of life in College, we need to ensure that all members of the community are supported to fulfil their potential and do their best. I am delighted to welcome Mary, who will be working collaboratively with others in College to make sure our programme of welfare activities remains relevant, effective and accessible.”
Dr Miranda Griffin (2007), Senior Tutor, St Catharine’s College
Having grown up in Cambridge, Mary was most recently the Mental Health Lead at a secondary school and sixth form college in London, where she coordinated mental health and counselling services and pastoral support for over 1,500 students.