Meet the Committee 2026-27
President - Dasha Scanlan-Oumow
Hi everyone! Im Dasha, a final year student at Cambridge and I am so excited to be BSEVA President this year. Whether you are a first year, or heading into your final year, horse mad or just curious, I hope BSEVA can give you some interesting talks, a great Congress and some exciting opportunities! Keep an eye out on our Instagram for updates and get in touch if you have any questions.
Vice-President - Deep Shergill
Hi, my name is Deep, and I am in my final year at the University of Liverpool. I am delighted to be serving as one of the Vice Presidents of BSEVA this year and am excited to pursue a career in equine medicine. I really enjoyed attending the BSEVA talks this year and can't wait to help organise even more engaging events in the coming year. I also loved attending Congress, where I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and chatting with fellow veterinary students who share a passion for equine practice. I'm looking forward to contributing to another fantastic year for BSEVA and helping create valuable opportunities for students to learn, connect, and get involved.
Vice-President - Mara-Ioana Paun
Hi! I'm Mara, I am a 4th year student at the Royal Veterinary College and I will be serving as BSEVA Vice-president in the upcoming year. I'm super excited to work with the amazing members of the committee to grow our community and benefit as many students as possible! I have loads of great ideas for the upcoming year, so stay close and follow BSEVA on our socials to hear about them!
Congress Lead - Beth Graves
Hiya! I’m Beth, a 4th year at the University of Liverpool. I’m so excited to be the BSEVA congress lead and see all our plans come together! I’ve also recently been appointed President of LEVS for the upcoming academic year, and I’m looking forward to combining these roles. I’m an endurance rider at heart but my love for all things equine started long before that and continues to grow through international opportunities, extending far beyond the sport. I can’t wait to welcome you this year to what’s sure to be an engaging and inspiring event.
Secretary - Lauren Mass
I am the new secretary for BSEVA and a 4th year at the Royal Veterinary College. For the past year, I have served as the secretary for the RVC SEVA, and was recently voted in as president for the upcoming academic year. I am originally from California and have loved horses my entire life - with a special shoutout to the thoroughbred horse - which has been my favorite for as long as I can remember. I am thankful for the experience to be gaining perspective and exposure to equine medicine in the United Kingdom and excited to be joining the BSEVA committee this year.
Treasurer - Chota McDonnell
Hi! I am Chota, a final year vet student at Nottingham, and the new Treasurer for BSEVA. I have been surrounded by horses my whole life, and feel so lucky and excited to soon begin a career in equine veterinary. I have loved getting involved with BSEVA the past year, and I am really excited to help make this years BSEVA bigger and better, as well as get to know students from other vet schools!
Social Media - Isla Macvicar
Hi I’m Isla, a third year on the four year course at the University of Bristol and I am excited to be working as one of your BSEVA social media secretaries this upcoming year. Having been a horse enthusiast my entire life, I look forward to sharing some equine medicine content that will help us all learn more and know each other a little better. We have a big year ahead of us and lots of plans, so keep an eye out on the BSEVA website, instagram, emails and Facebook. If you are involved with your Universities Equine Veterinary Society please keep in touch - we really look forward to working with you!
Social Media - Emma Daykin
Hi my name is Emma, a fifth year at Nottingham, and I will be one of the BSEVA social media secretaries this year! My interest in equine medicine started before uni with my own horses, and has only grown through vet school! I loved congress this year, especially meeting so many lovely people, and I’m so excited to be part of BSEVA committee and inspire more vet students to have the same opportunities! see you on the socials!!
