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☕'s on Me, David Quan 权丁文 Cambridge Union Election Special Series: Freddie Bishop - Speakers' Officer Candidate

Episode 106 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Freddie Bishop is a first-year undergraduate reading History & Politics at Newnham College. Raised by a single mother in a Council house in St Albans, her journey to Cambridge has been one reliant on persevering past numerous challenges with the help of a fantastic support system. Her journey has made her see the importance of outreach and education pushing her to become a CAMbassador. Whilst attending an all girls state secondary & sixth form, she developed a passion for debating and politics through helping run STAGS Talks; a politics and debate group open to all year groups. This led her to secure best Position paper for her school at Mulberry MUN whilst also being Head of Yearbook Committee, part of the Student Council, a Learning Ambassador, and part of the Talented and Gifted scheme for performance in History.

Whilst at the Union she has been Senior Speakers Co-ordinator in Easter ‘25 securing Dr Ilan Pappe, Dr Mary L. Trump, and a few more that did not make the term card. She is currently a Speakers Co-ordinator for Michaelmas ‘25 and an Events Manager (you may notice her in the header image of Charlie Kirk’s Spectator article). She is also a Junior Editor on the Cambridge Journal of Political Affairs, the Social Media Manager for Newnham Ents Instagram, an voracious book worm with a passion for social justice, a two time Emergency Debate paper speaker, and an avid floor speech giver. In running to be Speakers’ Officer for Lent Term 2026, she aims to make the Term card packed full of things Union members love whilst also delivering new ideas and focuses.

Promising society collaborations, constructive dialogue that challenges problematic viewpoints with proven facts and ensuring that members feel comfortable to express their views at high profile events without fear of harassment through preventative measures, speakers from across the political spectrum and outside of the West, a bi-weekly feedback & suggestion forms to enable members to have their say, live performances and workshops, Head to Heads, and guaranteeing that STEM students also have a chance to hear from and network with innovators in their fields. She hopes to bring new faces to the Union by putting on events that make people want to purchase a membership card or finally use it, whilst also satisfying current Members.

"An amazing after midnight ‘Coffee’s on Me, David Quan 权丁文‘ Podcast with juice, a fun end to an extremely eventful day with David having interviewed Cambridge Chancellor Dr Mohamed El-Erian earlier at the Union. David was extremely welcoming and friendly whilst also asking some hard-hitting questions regarding my aims, political sympathies, and giving me a few difficult questions in an attempt to challenge my ability to remain neutral/diplomatic. We explored my journey from council house to Cambridge and how my amazing support system gave me the confidence to apply and find my place in the Cambridge Union.” - Freddie #Ready4Freddie

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