About Me

I am a principal lecturer at the University of Westminster, where I have been chair of my local branch since 2013.

I have always sought to defend our members and represent their interests to the best of my abilities, through some hard challenges. But I am convinced that when we stand together, we win!

I am in my second term as a member of UCU’s National Executive Committee (NEC). I am also vice-chair of UCU’s Higher Education Committee (HEC).

My other current union responsibilities include:

  • member of UCU HE team of national negotiators
  • chair of the Education committee
  • member of Womens and Migrants standing committees
  • member of Recruitment, Organising and Campaigns committee
  • London Region Health and Safety representative

I have also been a delegate to the TUC and to the Womens TUC in 2022 (I will also be a delegate in 2023). And a delegate from my local branch to the UCU Congress for the last 6 years!

You can follow me on Twitter: @chondrogianni and on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/maria4ucu.

Email me at maria4ucu@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.