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Introducing the Executive Committee Many of our members ask who we are and would like to know a bit more about us. In addition our recent membership survey, and previous experience, has revealed that many people would like more positive role models who are prepared to be open and honest about who they are and what they do. This is what some of the committee members have written about themselves: Dr Justin Varney, Co-Chair and lead for External Relations Well, I work currently as a locum consultant in Public Health in London where I've developed a local, regional and national role around lesbian and gay issues relating to healthcare. Before I did public health I was a GP VTS but defected to a more nine to five job which panders to my meglomaniac tendancies. Outside of work I am deputy chair of the CPHMCH and an elected member of the EOC at the BMA, I'm an independant advisor to the Metropolitan Police and a trustee of the Consortium of LGBT Vol Sector Organisations. I also do work around the homeless at a national level and am from September President of the Section of Public Health and Epidemiology at the RSM. I'm a huge movie nut with varied tastes ranging from slushy romance to action, horror and sci fi. I travel quite a bit but mainly to New York where my baby godson is. I live in SE London in the Peckham area and am happy to be contacted by GLADD members if I can be of any use, at meetings I'm usually the big cub/bear looking one who's usually smiling so come over and say hello. Dr Orla Lacey, Co-Chair Dr Rafik Taibjee, Honorary Treasurer I'm a Senior House Officer in Paeds at Sandwell, and am training to be a GP in the Black Country and Birmingham. I've been involved with GLADD for 6 years. I like good food, performing arts, letting my hair down on the dance floor and meeting friends for drinks as well as flying planes and singing in choirs. I am interested in complementary medicine like acupuncture and Ayurveda. My other involvement is with the BMA, where I have been involved with junior members for 8 years now, in various guises, being on the GP Registrars Committee and Deputy Chair of the Junior Members Forum. I also inspect medical schools as part of the quality assurance mechanisms as a 'Visitor' for the GMC. If you want to organise an event for GLADD members drop me a line and I'll try and arrange some money to help. I'm normally the one with sticky labels at GLADD events, so please say hi if you see me. Dr Richard Dodds, Member without portfolio Hi - I'm the secretary on the GLADD committee this year, with a particular focus on developing an online area for members. I've been part of GLADD since 2000 and on the committee for the last three years. I'm regrettably planning to stand down this year owing to work commitments, so if you're interested in getting involved with the committee's work (especially as secretary) then do get in touch. It's a chance to do something different and worthwhile as well as working with a nice group of people. Workwise, I'm currently a foundation year 2 doctor in south-west London, and like to get outdoors in my spare time either on foot or by bike.
Chris Eades, Honorary Secretary Jenna Hathway, Student representative I'm a 2nd year medic at St George's, London and absolutely loving it! I'm a mature student (I'm 27) - my first degree was in Biology so I am well accustomed to student life... I'm a keen hockey player and big
show off - I'm a member of the Georges revue and musical societies.
This is my first year of being a member and serving on the committee of GLADD and I'm very proud to be involved with all it has to offer. I feel that GLADD has an important social role for students as well as political role. We are all only too aware of the difficulties we face as LGBT students and having a large social network to draw upon is invaluable. Therefore the student reps encourage the GLADD student members to be proactive and organise their own events, which we can help with if necessary. I look forward to hearing from you with any concerns or ideas that you may have. Jerry Walsh, Member without Portfolio Dental Rep Position is currently vacant |