Your School & Student Community Organisers (SCOs) are here to enrich the sense of community here at Herts. This year's team were appointed towards the end of the last academic year, so you can trust that they're familiar with the student experience already and are invested in making it the best it can be.

Each month we profile some of our standout SCOs. For the month of October, we're shining a light on Brandie & Tito!

• Brandie
• Women Student Community Organiser
• • Brandie has gone above and beyond in her role as Women’s Student Community Organiser, demonstrating exceptional passion and initiative in improving the experiences of women students at Herts. Her ‘Find Free Period Products at All Times at Herts SU’ campaign has been particularly impactful, ensuring period products are available at events and outreach activities while raising awareness through social media. The initiative has received wonderful feedback from students who feel more supported and considered by the SU.
• • Brandie has also delivered engaging breast cancer awareness and domestic abuse outreach stalls, helping students challenge common myths, recognise warning signs and learn about available support. Her leadership of the ‘We Wear Pink Walk’ further brought the community together, receiving positive engagement both in person and online. Through her creativity, consistency and commitment to women's wellbeing, Brandie has become a recognisable and trusted presence on campus, making a genuine difference to how supported and connected women students feel at Herts.
• • As a returning SCO, Brandie has continued to build on her experience by turning important conversations into practical initiatives that benefit students. Her proactive approach ensures that women's wellbeing remains a priority across the wider SCO team's activities, not just within individual campaigns. Her enthusiasm, thoughtful leadership and dedication to making Herts a more inclusive environment make her a thoroughly deserving winner of the SCO Spotlight.

• Tito
• Race Equity Student Community Organiser
• • Tito has been an outstanding Race Equity Student Community Organiser throughout September and October, consistently going above and beyond to strengthen student engagement, representation and community. She has helped deliver multiple Freshers induction talks, led engaging outreach stalls and created impactful social media content, including National Hate Crime Awareness videos and content supporting National Coming Out Day and Black History Month.
• • Her creativity, professionalism and dedication have established her as a recognised and trusted face on campus, with students looking to her for guidance and support. Tito also consistently steps up to support the wider SCO team and ensures student voices are heard by raising feedback with her line managers. Her initiative, compassion and commitment to race equity have made a meaningful difference to students' experiences, helping create a more inclusive university where everyone feels represented and valued.
• • Beyond her core responsibilities, Tito has shown remarkable willingness to step in and take on additional responsibilities whenever needed. She brings energy and fresh ideas to her work, finding creative ways to connect with students both online and in person. Her dedication to ensuring students feel heard, included and supported makes her a truly deserving winner of the SCO Spotlight.

Keep your eyes peeled each month for our SCO of the Month drop. In the meanwhile, you can keep up-to-date with our SCOs over on Instagram (@HertsSUStudentLeaders).