General Representatives may contribute by attending the monthly MGAEC meetings, contributing to decision making and voting on issues of concern, conducting background research to support an MGA submission, liaising with graduate students to find out what the current issues are, contributing to one of the many subcommittees, and volunteering at an MGA event.
The learn more about this position, read the extract from the MGA Constitution.
Sneha Sivakumar
General Representative
Course: Master of Public Health
Faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Campus: Alfred Hospital
Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and your area of study?
Hi! I’m Sneha Sivakumar, an international student from Chennai, India, currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at Monash University with a specialisation in Global and Planetary Health. Before coming to Monash, I completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, which sparked my passion for health equity, global health systems and improving access to healthcare. Outside of my studies, I enjoy meeting new people, getting involved in student life and exploring everything Melbourne has to offer.
What is your role within the MGAEC, and what are you hoping to achieve over your term in office?
I’m excited to be serving as a General Representative on the MGA Executive Committee. During my term, I hope to ensure that graduate students feel heard, represented and connected to the wider Monash community. I want to contribute to initiatives that make university life more inclusive, create opportunities for students to build meaningful connections, and advocate for issues that matter to our diverse graduate cohort.
What are your personal interests? What do you do for fun?
Moving to Australia as an international student showed me how important a supportive student community can be. I joined the Executive Committee because I want to help create that sense of belonging for others, which is the strongest quality of any good student community. I’m passionate about making MGA a welcoming space where every student feels valued and empowered to get involved.