Meri Braziel has over 25 years in the global telecommunications and ICT industry, beginning her career with Sprint International as Finance Manager of EMEA and has held several Managing Director and CEO roles of technology companies in the UK. From 2011-2015, Meri was CEO of Keycom plc, an internet service provider to public sector organisations, including higher education, military, and hospital accommodation. She is also a co-founder the Women in Telecom and Technology networking group. Meri graduated with a BSFS from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in International Economics and a Masters Degree in European Studies from Johns Hopkins School for Advanced International Studies.

Islam Elserougi
Undergraduate Officer, Leeds Becketts Students' Union
(Details to follow)

Jo Jones, Director of Student Services
Leeds Beckett University
Jo has extensive experience of leading student services in Higher Education, and is the Director of Student Services at Leeds Beckett University, a Senior Assessor for the University Mental Health Charter and a qualified mental health professional.

Steve Gilley
Director of Infrastructure, University of Bradford

Steve has over 35 years' experience in property both in the public and private sector, and has held a number of senior positions in Higher Education. Most recently Steve was on the board of University of Bradford as Director of Infrastructure responsible for Estates, IT, Sustainability and Health & Safety. Prior to Bradford, he worked at University of Leeds, where he was responsible for the significant redevelopment and remodeling of the estate over a fifteen year period. Having initially trained as a Quantity Surveyor, Steve worked in Project Management in banking and consultancy before entering Higher Education. 

Sue Green
Deputy Director of Residential Services, University of Leeds

Sue is Deputy Director of Residential Services at the University of Leeds, where she plays a key role in leading the University's accommodation services and shaping the residential experience for students. She works across operational delivery and strategic planning, helping to ensure students are supported in a safe, well-managed and community-focused environment.

Sue has 40 years of experience within higher education residential services, developing extensive experience in accommodation operations, student support and service improvement. She has contributed to the evolution of large-scale residential provision within a complex university setting, balancing student wellbeing, regulatory responsibilities and financial stability.

As a Director and Trustee of Unipol, Sue brings the perspective of a major university accommodation provider to the Board. She contributes to governance and strategic oversight, supporting Unipol's work to improve housing standards and ensure student accommodation remains responsive to changing sector expectations and student needs.

Sue is committed to delivering high-quality residential services that enhance students' time at university and support their wider success. 

Douglas Muzawazi, Director of Student Engagement, Leeds University Union

Doulgas is Director of Student Engagement at Leeds University Union where he leads a broad membership services portfolio including clubs and societies, student representation, democracy and campaigning, advice and support, marketing and communications, student events and programmes. With over 12 years experience in students' unions, Doug began his journey in 2010 as Activities Officer at Sheffield Hallam Students' Union, where he studied Sports Business Management and completed a postgraduate degree in Events and Conference Management.

Doug has held sector-wide leadership roles, including Chair of the NUS Black Staff Network (2019-24), co-chairing a national senior leaders membership services network, and serving as a trustee for Sheffield-based youth charity Element Society. He brings to the Unipol Board deep expertise in student engagement, equity-focussed leadership, and strategic development across student experience. He is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of students' unions. 

Doug is a keen cricketer, playing for Whitley Hall CC in Sheffield.

Jacqui Short
Director of Resources & Operations, Leeds Beckett Students' Union

Jacqui is Director of Resources and Operations at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, leading Finance, HR, Governance, and Data & Digital. She oversees financial sustainability, compliance, risk management and long-term planning within a complex charitable environment.

With over a decade in the students’ union sector, Jacqui brings substantial experience in audit and regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and people leadership. A University of Leeds Chemistry graduate, she has deep roots in the city and a strong commitment to supporting students through sustainable, well-managed services. 

Chris Warrington
University of Leeds/Vice Chair AMOSSHE

Chris Warrington is Director of Student Experience and Support at the University of Leeds leading the institution wide approach to the student experience and support, working in close partnership with Leeds University Union. Chris's role includes leadership of the key student experience and support teams and services including the welcome team, the student information services, international student support and the disability, counselling, mental health and wellbeing services. Alongside the specialist services Chris's role includes managing the University's relationship with Leeds Student Medical Practice and the University's Chaplaincy. Chris serves on the Board of Unipol Student Homes and as external trustee on Huddersfield Student Union Board. Chris is Vice Chair (CPD) at AMOSSHE, the Student Services organisation. 

Catherine Cho
Head of Corporate Governance, University of Leeds

Catherine is Head of Corporate Governance at the University of Leeds. She joined the University since 2001 following a brief stint in private legal practice as a corporate commercial lawyer. Her broad portfolio of work includes ensuring the University's compliance with governance-related regulatory and statutory requirements; overseeing secretariat support for the University's principal governance committees and related companies; managing corporate events and governance projects; and leading policy development and formal casework processes. Catherine is currently the Company Secretary for the University's childcare centre, Bright Beginnings. Catherine brings to Unipol a wealth of knowledge in corporate governance, audit, risk management, and safeguarding, alongside experience of providing pastoral support to university students through her years as a warden in University accommodation. Outside work, Catherine is a founding member of her village's community fruit orchard (what she lacks in expertise she makes up for in enthusiasm!) and is head coach for the Farsley Cricket Club's junior girls section. 

Officers of Unipol Student Homes

Sam Bailey-Watts, Chief Executive
Nikki Verity, Deputy Chief Executive 
Elizabeth Smith, Director of Finance
Victoria Tolmie-Loverseed, Director of Standards and Company Secretary
Tony Vyse, Director of Compliance and Development
Tom Hill, Operations Director
Nicola Brown, Hub Director
Andrew Livesey, IT Director
Sally Ramsey, Marketing and Sales Director

All contactable at:

Unipol Student Homes
155/157 Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 3ED