The CSN committee is made up of students and newly qualified members from across the UK and Europe.
Meet the CSN committee
Susanna Farrell - President
Job title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Hertfordshire County Council
Region: South East
"I am in my final year of studying CIPFA after starting in 2022, and am in my third year of volunteering with the CIPFA Student Network. When I am not studying or working, you will probably find me organising student events or singing with one of my choirs!"
Modestus Okafor - Vice President
Job title: Principal Accountancy Assistant
Organisation: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: Midlands
"I am on the CIPFA Apprenticeship Level 7 pathway and have completed the AAT qualification. I have 2 degrees B.Sc in Architecture and M.Sc in Management Information Systems. I am the oldest of 9 and a father of 2 (a boy and a girl). My youngest (daughter) has achondroplasia which is the most common form of dwarfism."
Secretary – Thea Handy
Treasurer – Aisling Hargadon
Job title: Divisional Accountant
Organisation: Southwark Council
Region: South East
"I am in my third year of CIPFA, and about to start studying for the Strategic Case Study. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet other trainees at CSN and CSE events and wanted to get involved to ensure others have even more opportunities to connect. Outside of accounting I love finding new interesting places to eat in London, playing monopoly deal like it’s a competitive sport, and listening to Taylor Swift."
Events Officer – Bryher Tyrrell
Amy Bowden- Communications Officer
Job title: Trainee Accountant. I've worked in Adult Social Care Finance and Strategic Finance.
Organisation: London Borough of Lambeth
Region: South East
"I'm studying towards BPFM and DSDA at the moment, so I'm around a third of the way through the PAQ. I decided to volunteer for the CSN after having really enjoyed some of the CIPFA regional events and wanting to connect even more students with one another. When I’m not studying for exams or at work, you’ll most likely find me training for a half marathon."
Morgan McIntosh – Past President
Job title: Finance Manager Children's & Family Services
Organisation: London Borough of Barnet
Region: South East
I joined CIPFA in 2020. A senior manager asked me to attend the CIPFA Student Network and I felt obliged to attend. It was OK but I felt we could achieve more, reach more students and have more events.
This led to me becoming the President of CIPFA SE where I delivered Excel and PowerBI courses, a boat trip, pub quiz and a trip to Africa. I'm hoping to help increase the offering to the National Student Network.
Vacant positions
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Event Officer
- Junior Vice President
- Outreach Officer
- EDI Officer
If you are interested in becoming part of the CSN committee please apply by filling out the expression of interest form and return to Regions@CIPFA.org.
For more information download the CIPFA Student Network Executive Roles and Responsibilities