Sylwia Jurasz

Student Governor 19+

One year term (Appointed in November 2025)

Member of the Quality and Standards Committee

Sylwia Jurasz is proud to serve as the 19+ Student Governor at Preston College. Sylwia is currently studying for a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Mental Health), a field that reflects Sylwia’s professional experience and personal passion.

Sylwia has worked in the healthcare sector for over ten years, supporting individuals with dementia and complex needs. Throughout this time, Sylwia has developed a strong commitment to person-centred care and to promoting dignity, understanding and positive mental health outcomes.

Sylwia’s studies are helping her to build on that experience, deepening her knowledge and enabling her to apply new insights directly to her work.

As Student Governor, Sylwia is dedicated to being a 19+ student voice in the boardroom, ensuring that students’ experience and perspectives help shape the decisions that affect them. Sylwia believes in creating an inclusive, supportive environment where every student can thrive. Outside college and work, Sylwia loves spending time outdoors. Nature and hiking help her recharge and maintain a healthy balance between study, work, and wellbeing.

Sylwia is passionate about lifelong learning and about making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Register of Interest

Any Directorships including companies or organisations which are doing or seeking to do business with the College, or with any of its associated companies: None

Current employment and any previous employment in which you continue to have a financial interest (including self-employment): Works in healthcare sector

Employment by companies or organisations which are doing or seeking to do business with the College, or with any of its associated companies: None

Paid or unpaid positions or connections with other educational institutions, including universities, colleges and schools: None

Other appointments (voluntary, remunerated or otherwise), e.g. trusteeships, directorships, local authority memberships, magistracy, tribunals etc. other paid or unpaid public appointments or elections to office: None

Membership of any professional bodies, trade associations, special interest groups or mutual support organisations: None.

Shareholdings – Companies in which you hold more than 1% of the share capital: None

Spouse, partner or other close family member with a direct financial interest in the supply of goods or services to the College, or a significant shareholding in the company or other body which supplies goods or services: None

Spouse, partner or other close family member with positions or connections with other educational institutions, including universities, colleges and schools: None

Any contractual relationship with the Corporation [or any company or other organisation connected with the Corporation]: None

Any other interests which you consider are appropriate to disclose and are not covered by the above: None