Gunn Pungpapong
Hello, I’m Te and I’d love to be your Ophthalmology Society treasurer for next year!
Having developed an interest in ophthalmology through clinical and placement experience, I am passionate to play an active role in shaping the society’s ethos and future. As the treasurer, I recognise and aim to champion the values of responsive communication, financial transparency, and proactive problem-solving.
My previous leadership experiences include Vice President of my school’s Medical Society and more recently as AMSEP officer of this year’s AMSA committee, in which I lead the planning of an international medical student exchange with Thailand. Thus, I believe I am well-equipped with and have developed leadership skills vital in maintaining effective logistical and communication processes as treasurer, as well as a deeper understanding of the challenges of a society’s budget and cashflow.
If elected, I aim to:
- Strengthen finances through means such as obtaining Union funding through annual budgeting, as well as securing sponsorships through working in conjunction with the Sponsorship Officer; this allows for subsidisation of other aspects such as reduced event and social prices
- Promote financial transparency among committee, updating all members on budget activities and enabling suggestions and improvements to be made in an informed and collaborative manner
- Clearly define a financial plan with achievable aims and an early emphasis on early budget allocation and strategic resource distribution; by clearly communicating this and being receptive to subsequent committee and general member input, I can identify areas where subsidisation is most needed