Our 2024 Executive Team
President
Mackenzie ClarkMackenzie is a Bachelor of Advanced Science student, studying physics and applied mathematics at UQ. He likes soccer, art and hoarding old and interesting books he doesn't need. He has been apart of PAIN for the majority of his degree, managing the soccer team PAIN FC for the past 2.5 years. As President, Mackenzie is responsible for overseeing the general day-to-day running of activities and looking important at events.
Secretary
Lachlan CoxLachlan is in his fourth year studying a duel degree in physics and mathematics. He likes guitar, golf, and soccer too! Fun fact: Lachlan has hit a hole-in-one playing golf (no one is yet to verify this, but he's sticking to the story). As Secretary, Lachlan is responsible for the club's formal correspondence and taking minutes during our weekly meetings.
Treasurer
Karl ThompsonKarl is a third year computer science student. He likes watching horror movies for fun (he's getting checked out) and playing his guitar, and he recently returned from an internship in Vietnam. As Treasurer, Karl is in charge of the club's finances, running the club vending machine, and managing our audit at the end of the year.
Vice President
Sam Jimenez-SwainSam is a fourth year dual mathematics and physics student, with an interest in pursuing mathematical physics research. He likes surfing, eating crazy amounts of food, soccer and going to the gym. This year Sam is the club's vice president, which means he is in charge of helping the rest of the exec team function and pick up any slack during busy parts of the year.
Communication Officer
Lachlan HanrahanLachlan is in his Honours year, working in the SQD lab at UQ to improve Josephson Junctions via laser annealing (he's basically just messing around). Lachlan likes reading vintage sci-fi, listening to shoegaze, and watching old films. Lachie joined PAIN for the first time when he was elected as an executive. As Communications Officer, Lachlan manages the club's social media, assists in advertisement for events and contributes to club activities.
Marketing and Design Officer
Aeryn WilsonAeryn is in her second year of a bachelor of pharmacy (honours). She has a passion for helping people within the medical field and for learning about all kinds of science (including physics!). Aeryn loves to bake, be by the ocean, and watch the ballet. Aeryn was a competitive and classically trained dancer for most of her life, predominantly in ballet, contemporary and acrobatics. As Marketing and Design Officer, Aeryn creates all of the clubs graphic designs for events, and designs our merchandise!
