Postgraduate Student Academic Representatives

Helena Chalfon

Hello! My name is Helena, and I'm your MSc CCJP student representative for the year. I'm from São Paulo, Brazil, but I've lived in London long enough to arguably call myself a Londoner.

I'm here to make your lives a little less complicated and a little brighter during this MSc journey. Alongside the other Social Policy MSc reps, I'll be regularly collecting feedback on shared concerns, whether academic, professional or welfare-related, and working to bring solutions to them.

Feel free to send me an email or catch me after a lecture. I'm always happy to chat. And in the wise words of High School Musical, we're all in this together!

Roisin Byrne

Hi everyone! My name is Róisín and I'm very proudly from Dublin, Ireland. I'm delighted to be one of the academic representatives for the General Stream of the MSc International Social and Public Policy this year. I graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2025 with a BA in Political Science and Social Policy. During my time here, I was a student representative and co-founded a policy journal with my classmates. The past year I've worked in the Irish media regulator, and my research interests include cross-border policymaking on the island of Ireland.

In my role I'll be working to ensure your experience for the next year runs as smoothly as possible! This means collecting and communicating feedback to the Department, whether that's academic or wellbeing-related, or any other concerns you may have. I'm very approachable and always down for a chat (and cup of tea!). I want to hear any of your queries, concerns or ideas that you may have for the Department. I'm really excited for the year ahead and I am very grateful for the opportunity to represent my peers!

Please feel free to reach out to me at R.Byrne2@lse.ac.uk.

Ashwini (Ash) Muruganandam

Ash is from Singapore and holds a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice from UNSW Sydney. Her professional background spans international policy, research, strategic intelligence and regional cooperation, with a particular focus on migration, human trafficking and transnational organised crime across the Asia-Pacific.

She brings extensive experience in student advocacy and institutional leadership, having previously served as President of the UNSW Criminology Society and Faculty Student Representative for Law and Justice. In these roles, she championed initiatives to strengthen academic support, expand mentoring opportunities and improve graduate employability through industry partnerships, career development initiatives and professional networking opportunities. She also founded a professional network connecting over 5,000 students, academics and practitioners.

As Academic Student Representative, Ash is guided by the principles of integrity, inclusivity and accountability. She believes meaningful representation extends beyond listening to student concerns; it requires constructive dialogue, equitable opportunities and a commitment to translating feedback into tangible improvements. She is dedicated to ensuring that every student feels heard, respected and empowered to shape their academic experience.

Ash welcomes feedback, suggestions and concerns from all members of the ISPP General Stream and can be contacted at a.muruganandam@lse.ac.uk.

Chungmi (Ella) Lee

Hi everyone! I'm Chungmi (Ella) Lee from South Korea, and I'm your Student Academic Representative for the MSc International Social and Public Policy (Development Stream)!
Before coming to LSE, I studied International Studies at Kyung Hee University in Seoul and worked in public diplomacy, broadcasting, and international communications, including with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Korean Red Cross.
Having visited over 40 countries, I've developed a love for meeting people from different backgrounds and hearing their stories. I think that's one of the best things about being at LSE — there's always something new to learn from the people around you!
As your Student Rep, I want everyone to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences, whether it's feedback on our courses, suggestions for improvement, or anything else that could make our time at LSE better. I'll do my best to make sure your voices are heard by the department and keep you updated on any discussions and changes along the way!
Outside of studying, you'll probably see me around campus filming content for our department, as I've also recently taken on the role of Student Content Creator for LSE Social Policy! So if you ever spot me with a camera, feel free to come and say hi!
I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone and making this a great year together!

Anoushey Khan

Hi! I’m Anoushey from Lahore, Pakistan, currently doing my MSc in ISPP (Education), and I’m really happy to be one of your Student Academic Reps in the Department of Social Policy this year! My job is to make sure your experience in the department is a positive one, so whether it’s feedback on the course, an academic challenge you’re facing, or just an idea for making things better, I’d love to hear from you. And if you’d rather skip the serious stuff, I’m always up for a chat about your Letterboxd top 4. No formalities needed, so feel free to reach out anytime!

Information will be added here in due course

Emmy Paust

Hi everyone! I’m Emmy from Cologne, Germany and I’m really looking forward to learning and working together with all of you throughout the programme. As your Student Representative for the ISPP NGO Stream, please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you have any questions, ideas, or concerns. You can contact me at e.m.paust@lse.ac.uk. Always happy to help!

Information will be added here in due course

Nolan Kuemmerle

Hello! My name is Nolan, and I’m excited to be the MSc ISPP Fudan stream representative. I’m originally from Germany, but I've spent the last 21 years living in China, Mexico, and the U.S. (and now London!). As representative, I look to facilitate communication with the department regarding any queries, receive and relay feedback, and keep everyone up to date with important events and deadlines. Please reach out with any comments and concerns regarding our program.

Beyond the formalities, I’m happy to chat about anything else and answer any questions you have about our transition to Shanghai! You can best reach me at n.f.kuemmerle@lse.ac.uk

一起加油！