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MGA Executive Committee 2025 - 2026


HARD GORAKHIA

Master of Business


Faculty of Business and Economics

Caulfield Campus

 

General Representative

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.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and your area of study?

Hi, I’m Hard Gorakhia, an international student from India currently pursuing a Master of Business at Monash University with a specialisation in Project Management. I have a background in Environmental Engineering and experience in sustainability, operations, and leadership. I’m actively involved in volunteer roles as a General Manager at MSMF, MSC Advisor, and MGA Volunteer Leader. I’m also passionate about sports, fitness, music, and travelling.

 

What is your role within the MGAEC, and what are you hoping to achieve over your term in office?

As a General Representative on the MGA Executive Committee, my goal is to be a strong voice for all postgraduate students, especially international students who often face unique challenges.

I started my journey with MGA as a volunteer, supporting events and student initiatives, and later stepped into the role of Volunteer Leader, where I coordinated teams and helped ensure smooth delivery of events. These experiences sparked my passion for student advocacy and community building. 

With this role, I hope to continue helping students feel supported, heard, and connected. I also aim to grow my leadership skills and contribute to creating a more inclusive and engaging campus experience for everyone at Monash.

 

What motivated you to join the executive committee? What drives you to make a difference in your graduate student community?

I joined the MGA Executive Committee because I want to support graduate students by representing their needs and helping create a better university experience. At the same time, I see this role as a chance to develop my leadership and communication skills, which are important for my growth as a business student and future professional.

What drives me is making a real difference for my peers while also growing personally and building a network that will help me succeed beyond university.

 

MGA's 2025-2026 Committee Members

 

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