Meet the Team

EYPUK is ran by two bodies: the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees. Together, these two bodies are jointly responsible for the daily running of the organisation.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (also known as the Exec) is elected by members to fulfil an elected term of one year on the National Committee of EYPUK. They are the direct liaison to the wider member community and help run regional fora, plan EurVoice events, coordinate our communications, and facilitate and prepare social events. They work closely and on a daily basis with the Board of Trustees and their respective advisors. The President of the Executive Committee leads the other members and reports to the Board of Trustees during committee meetings.

Members of the Executive Committee 2025/26

  • Sophie Woodward

    President
    Hey! I’m Sophie (she/her), and I have the joy of presiding EYPUK this year. My EYP experience started somewhat unconventionally around three years ago; I’m here thanks to a poster advertising EYP in Brussels, our direct membership route and, overwhelmingly, the incredible people I met along the way. My favourite part of this organisation is working with new members, de-mystifying EYP and creating an environment where everybody feels welcomed and empowered… So please do get in touch if you’d like to get more involved, have any questions or just fancy a chat about EYPUK! Outside of EYP, I’m a second year French and German student at the University of Edinburgh, and can usually be found reading, hiking, or trying to justify doing more EYP sessions abroad.

  • Teo Mewett

    Regional Forum Coordinator
    Hello! My name is Teo, and it’s an absolute privilege to be one of this year’s Regional Coordinators, alongside Alba! In this role, I help oversee the organisation and delivery of all of our regional fora, whilst working with our incredible Head-Organisers and officials. I began EYP in 2024 with a very back-to-front means of joining… Since then, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to attend a number of events here in the UK, and I cannot wait to branch out further in Europe over the next year! Outside of EYP, I’m enjoying a post-A-Level gap year with lots of travelling, baking and flying my drone!

  • Alba Tenesa Navarro

    Regional Forum Coordinator
    Hey, I’m Alba! I’m one of the Regional Coordinators this year alongside Teo. I’m 18 and originally from Edinburgh, though I’ll soon be moving to Glasgow to study Law and Spanish. I first joined EYP in early 2024, and since then I’ve had the chance to take part as both a delegate and an official at sessions across the UK and abroad. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we get up to this year as a charity!

  • Caroline Soppitt

    Member Development Officer
    Hello! I’m Caroline (she/her) and I am this year’s Membership Development Officer. This role will see me organise social and training events throughout the year and support new and existing members to get the most out of EYP. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! I have been involved with EYP for around two years, and have found such a supportive community as well as countless opportunities to learn new skills and make friends. I can’t wait to see what the charity achieves this year! Outside of EYP, I am in my first year studying Maths and Spanish at St Andrews University and love playing the violin, going for walks and reading. Hope to see you at an EYP event soon!

  • Ben Campbell

    Communications Coordinator
    Hello! I’m Ben and I’m one of our Communications Coordinators for the 2025/26 term alongside Isaac. My journey with EYPUK started back in 2022 at one of our regional sessions, since then I have participated in several events in the UK and abroad. Additionally, during the last term, I held the position of Fundraising Officer. EYP is something I'm truly passionate about. I love what it's helped me achieve and hope to bring that passion to everything I do. Outside of EYP, I'm an avid cinephile; very, very afraid of heights; and a current Physics student at the University of Edinburgh.

  • Isaac McAreavey

    Communications Coordinator
    Hi, I'm Isaac McAreavey, one of the new Communications Organisers alongside Ben for this term on the EYPUK NC board. I’m looking forward to helping expand our social media presence, hopefully through consistent, high-quality posts and some novel ideas! I first took part in the Tromsø International Session, but for various reasons it took me a while to become fully engaged with EYP. Now I’ve come to my senses and am working hard to get as involved as possible - now through the NC - in an organisation that does so much good for youth empowerment! Outside of EYP, I’m in my final year at the University of York, studying Economics and Politics. I also play the bassoon and piano in several orchestras, which takes up most of my spare time.

  • Rose Macdonald

    Events Officer
    Hello! I’m Rose and I’ll be EYPUK’s Events Officer for 2025/26. I’m really looking forward to working with my fellow Exec Board Members to develop and expand on the events we run this year. Over the past two years, I have been very fortunate to experience the inspiring and enriching activities of EYPUK, and I am so grateful for everything I’ve learned. I’m truly excited for the chance to give back to this incredible community and to support the creation of these amazing opportunities for other young people. Outside of EYP, I’m studying Computer Science and Physics at the University of Edinburgh, but I’m also an avid cinema-goer, vintage shopper and badge maker!

  • Robin White

    EurVoice Coordinator
    Hello, I am Robin, this year’s EurVoice Coordinator. I share this role with Catherine whose profile will also be on this page. At current, I have been involved with EYP for three years. Within this role one of our main aims is improving EYPUKs outreach. If you have any ideas or thoughts, please reach out!

  • Catherine James

    EurVoice Coordinator
    Hello! My name is Catherine, and it is an honour to have been elected as one of the EurVoice Coordinators, alongside Robin, on the EYPUK Executive for 2025–2026. EurVoice seeks to provide a supportive environment for young people across the UK to discuss social issues, share their ideas, and broaden access to EYP by encouraging meaningful engagement with politics.Outside of this role, I’m currently a second-year medical student at Imperial College, London.

  • Erin Warren

    Fundraising Officer
    Hey! I'm Erin (she/her) and I'm this year's Fundraising Officer! I've been involved in EYP for a couple years now and this is my second year on the exec. I'm looking forward to working with everyone and seeing where EYPUK goes this year! Outside of EYP I am going into my third year studying Law and Politics at Cardiff University!

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is largely made up of members who have served on the Executive Committee and also individuals who have great expertise in fields ranging from education, the law, politics, accounting and local government. The primary purpose of the Trustees is to be both financially and legally responsible for the charity and to help set the strategic goals and business plan for the future of the organisation. The Trustees are led by the direction of the Executive Committee and wider members to help ensure that EYPUK is an organisation that is growing in a sustainable manner.

Members of the Board of Trustees 2025/26

  • Meera Kaiser

    Chair
    Hey! I’m Meera (she/her), and I am the Chair of EYPUK’s Board of Trustees. My role is to lead and support our Trustees who are financially and legally responsible for the charity. I provide advice and structure to the work of the executive board, who run the day-to-day operations of the charity, with a particular focus on obligations and long-term strategic goals. I have been involved since 2019, and have previously been a Regional Coordinator, the Executive Board President, and the Regional Events Trustee, as well as Head Organising one of our National Sessions. I have also represented EYPUK internationally in various capacities. EYPUK is a strong platform for youth empowerment and discussion, promoting non-formal education, academic debate and active citizenship across the UK, and I hope to continue its positive impact.

  • Daniel Brown

    Vice-Chair and Regionals
    Hello, I’m Dan (he/him), I’m 21 years old and I am currently studying my masters at the University of Oxford. I am originally from Sussex, but I have spent the last three years studying at the London School of Economics. At EYP United Kingdom, I am responsible for overseeing our Regional Fora, ensuring that our Regional Coordinators, Head Organisers, and officials are fully supported. Additionally, as Vice Chair, I am also on the Senior Leadership Team alongside, which oversees the direction of the Charity and its decision-making. I’ve been involved with EYP since 2021, and have had the opportunity to go to so many cool places around Europe and to meet amazing people. I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of getting involved!

  • Megan Bell

    Treasurer
    Hi! My name is Megan (she/her) and I am the Treasurer of EYPUK. I'm excited to continue my time as a Treasurer and enter my final year with the organisation. I will be responsible for all of EYPUKs financial activities including our budget, collecting participation fees, and applying for sponsorships and grants. Outside of EYP, I have recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Anatomy and Development and am now working in the care sector. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about EYPUK finance or my role in general!

  • Claudia Cacciola

    Nationals
    My name is Claudia (she/her), I’m 22, and I am in my final year studying law at Queen Mary University of London. I am from South Wales and I have been a member of EYP since 2021. It is a pleasure to be on the Board of Trustees as Nationals Trustee. My role consists of overseeing our National Selection Conferences. Please reach out for any questions regarding our Summer or Autumn Nationals Sessions.

  • Beccie White

    Events & Policy
    Hello! My name is Beccie White (she/her) and I’m going into my fourth year studying French and International Relations at the University of St Andrews. I’m really excited to be stepping into this new role working alongside Rose, our Events Officer. The policy aspect of my role will be focusing on updating and improving EYPUK’s policies across the board. In my spare time I enjoy doing yoga, reading and travelling. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to discuss all things policy or events!

  • Emily Reynolds

    Member Development
    Hello! My name is Emily (she/her) and I’m the Members Development Trustee for EYPUK. I am 19 and originally from near Glasgow, but have just started my third year of studying Medicine at the University of Dundee. My role as Members Development Trustee mainly involves helping our Members Development Officer organise an exciting set of events for our members, including regular training and social events. I am also responsible for leading the process of sending EYPUK members abroad. I have been involved in EYP since 2021, and since then I have had the opportunity to attend lots of amazing events across Europe. If you have any questions at all about my role, upcoming opportunities, or just in general then feel free to get in touch!

  • Caragh Rooney

    National Safe Person
    Hello! My name is Caragh (she/her) and I’m the National Safe Person of EYP UK. I’m 22 and just finished my degree in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh. As NSP I’m in charge of making sure that everyone feels comfortable as part of our organisation, so please feel free to reach out to me if there’s anything that doesn’t feel right to you! You can also find out more about safeguarding in our organisation by checking out the policy on our website.

  • Katie Richards

    Communications
    Hello, I’m Katie (she/her), and I’m our Comms Trustee. My job is to lead the Communications Team and help EYPUK to be recognisable, appealing and easy to understand. I’ve been involved since 2019 when I attended an event with my school, but I became really invested in EYP when I was midway through University. I have been to EYP events in more than 5 countries across Europe, and I cannot emphasise enough how much I have benefitted personally from being a part of this organisation. I am Welsh but based in Manchester, where I completed a degree in Psychology, and I now work for the University of Manchester.

  • Molly Boulton

    EurVoice
    My name is Molly (she/her) and I am the Trustee for EYPUK’s outreach programme, EurVoice. EurVoice aims to offer young people from less advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to develop their communication and critical thinking skills through free and inclusive forums across the UK. Each session allows the young people to discuss and debate issues that affect their local community and that are most important to them, as well as the chance to communicate with prominent local decision-makers and stakeholders. My role is to support the EurVoice co-ordinators in providing these events and increasing EurVoice’s outreach. Having been involved in this incredible organisation for over 6 years, I’ve seen first hand what an incredible impact Eurvoice has had on many young people, and I am excited to be part of the furthering of this important scheme.