Student Trustees
The Board of Trustees includes two Student Trustees.
Student Trustee
- Current post-holder: Ms Xenia Levantis (she/her)
- First appointed: 1 July 2023
- Current term of office ends: 30 June 2025
Biography
Xenia Levantis is a Social Policy PhD student—funded by the ESRC. Her research examines uses of evidence in contemporary policy processes. Xenia is trustee of QAA.
She is the former President of Norwich University of the Arts SU and a past member of the OfS student panel and Bristol SU trustee board.
She has achieved Master’s degrees in Public Policy and Policy Research from the University of Bristol. Outside her studies, she is involved in various cooperative societies.
Xenia is also a member of the Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee.
Student Trustee
- Current post-holder: Mr Leonardo Coppi (he/him)
- First appointed: 1 July 2024
- Current term of office ends: 30 June 2025
Biography
Leonardo Coppi is in the fourth year of his Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. During his first year, he represented the interests of Badock Hall’s residents to the University as its Junior Common Room President.
Leonardo is also heavily involved with the Students’ Union, having previously sat on its Democratic Standards Committee, currently serving as a Trustee and Co-Chair of its board, chairing Finance and Risk committees, and serving as a member of EDI, Representation, and Oversight groups.
Named in the 50 Most Influential 2024 list, Leonardo is a keen advocate for social justice and is motivated to drive change and work towards building a better society.
Leonardo is also a member of the Honorary Degrees Committee.