MEET THE COMMITTEE
Camilla Hyslop
Captain
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As Captain, Camilla oversees player development, organises fixtures and tournaments, leads tactics sessions, and facilitates off-field training sessions for our teams.
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College: Worcester
Reading: D.Phil in Geography and the Environment
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Odd Job
Melissa Guckenberger
Polo Manager
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As Polo Manager, Melissa liaises with the coaches to organise lessons during term-time for all skill-levels, and coordinates taster sessions.
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College: St Edmund Hall
Reading: Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Maleva
Matt Byrne
Chairman
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As Chair, Matt helps with the smooth running of the committee. Some of her happiest memories in Oxford have been with OUPC so he hopes to ensure that others have the same experience.
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College: Green Templeton College
Reading: D. Phil in Cancer Science
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Rueben
Ayaka Shinozaki
Secretary
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As OUPC Secretary, Ayaka organises communication in the committee, supports the chairman's role, and manages the Club email account, the Weekly Email, the membership database, and meeting minutes.
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College: Wolfson
Reading: D.Phil in Dept. of Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Chespa
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Martha Wiesenbart
Treasurer
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As Treasurer, Martha handles anything money-related and plays a crucial role in managing the club’s finances.
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College: St Antony's
Reading: M. Phil in Economics
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Honey
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Nasma Dasser
Stash Officer
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As stash and sponsorship officer, she will work with the Chairman and treasurer in managing the sponsors, which includes organising and promoting the annual stash order and sourcing and contacting additional sponsors and donors.
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College: Christ Church
Reading: Computer Science
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Blackadder
Diana Dunlop
Press and Social Media Officer
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As Press and Social Media Officer, Diana handles the social media pages, as well as the club’s website. She also liaises with Press contacts for the club’s publicity.
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College: Wadham College
Reading: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Smarty
Daria Kwiatkowski
Social Secretary
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Daria's primary responsibilities include organising and overseeing all social events and engagements for the club for both playing and social OUPC members.
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College: Lincoln College
Reading: M. Phil in Classical Archaeology
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Mambrou
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Ben Evans
Ball President
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As Ball President, Ben will be overseeing and organising the much anticipated OUPC 2025 Polo Ball.
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College: Kellogg College
Reading: M. Phil in Politics
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Smarty
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Hector Worsley
Head Coach and Polo Manager at Oxford Polo
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It is fair to say that Hector is a natural horseman, since childhood he has been a keen rider covering a wide variety of equine disciplines. His polo career took off in 2007 with his local Pony Club and subsequently for Stowe School, then at Kirtlington Park Polo Club and beyond. Hector’s hard working determined attitude and natural affinity with horses has led to him managing Oxford Polo. Awarded Coach of the Year at Oxford University’s prestigious Sports Awards, Hector’s coaching skills are second to none for both beginners and established players.
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Lachlan Molesworth
Sponsorship Officer
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As sponsorship officer, Lachlan will work with the Chairman and Treasurer in managing the sponsors, contracts, and negotiate our Club's position. This post includes helping promoting the annual 'stash' order and sourcing and contacting additional sponsors and donors for the Club.
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College: Christ Church
Reading: MSc Law/ Tax
Favourite Oxford Polo pony: Cobra
