The CSN committee is made up of students and newly qualified members from across the UK and Europe.
Meet the CSN committee
Susanna Farrell - President
Job title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Hertfordshire County Council
Region: South East
"I am in my final year of studying CIPFA after starting in 2022, and am in my third year of volunteering with the CIPFA Student Network. When I am not studying or working, you will probably find me organising student events or singing with one of my choirs!"
Modestus Okafor - Vice President
Job title: Principal Accountancy Assistant
Organisation: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: Midlands
"I am on the CIPFA Apprenticeship Level 7 pathway and have completed the AAT qualification. I have 2 degrees B.Sc in Architecture and M.Sc in Management Information Systems. I am the oldest of 9 and a father of 2 (a boy and a girl). My youngest (daughter) has achondroplasia which is the most common form of dwarfism."
Maddie Burgess - Junior Vice President
Job title: Trainee Accountant
Organisation: London Borough of Lewisham
Region: South East
"I’m 25 and relocated to London from the South coast. I am 1 year into my CIPFA journey and working as a Trainee Accountant at Lewisham Council with a history of finance, beginning my career journey in banking, studying Accounting BSc in Bristol with a year abroad spent in Montpellier, France studying International Business. I was inspired to join the CIPFA Student Network to build relationships with likeminded peers and develop my confidence with networking and public speaking. I am hoping to bring some innovative ideas to the CSN to influence graduates to start their career in Public Finance and help grow the CIPFA Network."
Secretary – Thea Handy
Job title: Finance Business Partner
Organisation: London Borough of Camden
Region: South East
"I started studying for my CIPFA qualification in September 2022. I have so far completed 11 exams and am due to sit the final exam in December 2025. I joined the CSN to expand my network and work with others to improve the student experience at CIPFA. Outside of work, you will probably find me curled up with a good book or staring lovingly at my dog Mabel."
Treasurer – Aisling Hargadon
Job title: Divisional Accountant
Organisation: Southwark Council
Region: South East
"I am in my third year of CIPFA, and about to start studying for the Strategic Case Study. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet other trainees at CSN and CSE events and wanted to get involved to ensure others have even more opportunities to connect. Outside of accounting I love finding new interesting places to eat in London, playing monopoly deal like it’s a competitive sport, and listening to Taylor Swift."
Events Officer – Bryher Tyrrell
Job title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Hertfordshire County Council
Region: South East
Amy Bowden- Communications Officer
Job title: Divisional Accountant
Organisation: London Borough of Southwark
Region: South East
"I'm currently in the final stages of my CIPFA qualification, which I began in September 2022 after completing a History degree at the University of Nottingham. Since joining the CSN in September 2023, I've had the opportunity to take part in some fantastic events, including the annual conference and various regional forums. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, watching football, and listening to Taylor Swift - though not necessarily all at once!"
Ben Harrison - Outreach Officer
Job title: Trainee Accountant
Organisation: London Borough of Lewisham
Region: South East
Aliba Haque - EDI Officer
Job title: Service Accountant – Adult, Health and Integration
Organisation: London Borough of Hackney
Region: South East
Anna Roszyck - Deputy Treasurer
Job title: Trainee Accountant
Organisation: London borough of Richmond upon Thames
Region: South East
Morgan McIntosh – Past President
Job title: Finance Manager Children's & Family Services
Organisation: London Borough of Barnet
Region: South East
I joined CIPFA in 2020. A senior manager asked me to attend the CIPFA Student Network and I felt obliged to attend. It was OK but I felt we could achieve more, reach more students and have more events.
This led to me becoming the President of CIPFA SE where I delivered Excel and PowerBI courses, a boat trip, pub quiz and a trip to Africa. I'm hoping to help increase the offering to the National Student Network.
Vacant positions
- Deputy Secretary
- Deputy Event Officer
- Deputy Outreach Officer
- Student Network Members
If you are interested in becoming part of the CSN committee please apply by filling out the expression of interest form and return to Regions@CIPFA.org.
For more information download the CIPFA Student Network Executive Roles and Responsibilities