Meet your CSP BAME network student officer

Learn more about Trish Yala's role as the new CSP BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) network student officer and how you can get involved. 

‘Hi, my name is Trish and I’m your CSP BAME student officer. The BAME network endeavour to promote a more inclusive CSP and physiotherapy community, aimed at helping the profession better serve a diverse population. 

Trish Yala, Student Officer for the BAME Network
Trish Yala

My role is to bring the student perspective to the leadership team and to encourage students to engage with BAME network activity which includes online and in-person events.

 

‘The BAME network is free to join for all CSP members, and we will endeavour to support you throughout your student journey if you face any specific challenges. We will also help you network with professionals in our supportive community. The BAME network also influences CSP leaders in implementing new policies through activities such as presenting motions at the annual representative conference. We look forward to welcoming you to the CSP BAME network.’ 

BAME Network Members at the 2024 Annual Diversity Networks Day
BAME network members at the 2024 CSP annual diversity networks day

If you have any queries about the BAME network, please get in touch via email at bame@csp.org.uk or click here to learn more  and watch a recording of the latest CSP BAME network event for Black History Month with the theme of ‘Reclaiming narratives’. 

Diversity Networks come together
Members of the CSP diversity networks come together at the annual diversity network day

CSP diversity network student leadership opportunities 

If you identify as belonging to the DisAbility or LBGTQIA+ networks and learning about Trish’s role has inspired you, then you could be our next diversity networks student officer. The CSP DisAbility and LBGTQIA+ networks both have vacancies for student officers on their leadership teams and this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills while representing the student voice. If you'd like more information, please contact studentenquiries@csp.org.uk  

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