Meet the GSA Staff
GSA Leadership Team
GSA is an independent association dedicated to supporting all enrolled graduate students at the University of Melbourne. We provide representation, events, training, and support, serving as the heart of graduate student life. Our Senior Operational Management team is at the centre, working tirelessly to ensure a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all members and graduate students.
Sajal Goundar
Chief Executive Officer
(he/him)
Sajal has many years of experience in financial, governance and operational management specialising in higher education sector. Sajal is committed to advancing the graduate student experience through the GSA. He aims to work within the wider University community and beyond to further the objectives of the GSA in the areas of representation, academic excellence, transition to work, building community, providing impactful services and organisational sustainability. Furthermore, Sajal’s goals are to bring stability, increase engagement, continuous improvements with collaboration and inclusivity, promoting a respectful and caring environment.
Christina Murambi
Manager, Policy & Advocacy
(she/her)
christina.murambi@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Christina has over 9 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and social work, and holds a master’s degree in Human Rights Law and Social Work. Christina leads GSA’s policy and advocacy work and engages with relevant UoM departments to address graduate student concerns and needs. She also aims to further GSA’s reputation as an effective advocacy and representative organisation.
Kelvin Hoang
Manager, Business Operations and Finance
(he/him)
kelvin.hoang@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Kelvin has over 20 years of experience in the education sector working across a number of universities and RTOs, where he held various managerial positions with staffing and budget of over $30m. Kelvin's achievements include implementing financial control and budget processes, managing multimillion-dollar research projects, facilitating major work projects, and providing financial performance analysis. As the Manager of Business Operations and Finance, Kelvin oversees the Finance, Audit, HR/OH&S, IT Strategy, Business Continuity, Building/Facilities, Risk, Quality and Compliance areas. Kelvin aims to lead in the operational areas to ensure GSA can offer effective and efficient programs to support graduates at University of Melbourne, whilst at the same time assisting Management in delivering its business plans. He is passionate about graduate students’ welfare and is committed towards the stability of the organisation.
Munaf Bhatkar
Manager, Student Engagement
(he/him)
munaf.bhatkar@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Munaf is dedicated to enhancing students' lives and fostering inclusive communities. With extensive experience in various sectors including the University, events, finance, and student accommodations, he crafts exceptional student experiences. Through leadership in student engagement, program coordination, and education, Munaf excels in connecting and amplifying engagement within the GSA community and beyond, particularly supporting graduate students. He believes in empowering student experiences for future success and is committed to nurturing such environments.
GSA Staff
Liana Moore (she/her)
Student Engagement Coordinator
liana.moore@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Shradda Gurung (she/her)
Student Engagement Officer
shradda.gurung@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Lisa Murden (she/her)
Student Information Officer/Reception
lisa.murden@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Mahdieh Imanzadeh (she/her)
Student Engagement Officer-Grad Groups
mahdieh.imanzadeh@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Jieling Deng (he/him)
Activities & Events Officer
Jieling.Deng.1@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Nidhi Sikka (she/her)
Student Engagement and Accommodation Support Officer
n.sikka@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Eliza Davis (she/her)
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
eliza.davis@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Elizabeth Swain (she/her)
Content Marketing Officer
elizabeth.swain@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Patrick Ryan (he/him)
Graphic Design Officer
ryan.p@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Trevor Nguyen (he/him)
Finance and Administration Officer
Trevor.nguyen@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Tasneem Abdu (she/her)
HR & OHS Officer
tasneem.abdu@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Kavisha Garg (she/her)
Governance and Executive Officer
K.garg@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Hiruni Walimunige (she/her)
Co-Manager – Policy and Advocacy
hiruni.walimunige@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Lily Day (she/her)
Co-Manager – Policy and Advocacy
lily.day@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
Jaime Morrison (she/her)
Policy and Advocacy Officer
jamie.morrison@gsa.unimelb.edu.au
GSA Graduate Catalyst Program
The Graduate Catalyst Program is an initiative led by GSA aimed at offering mentorship, leadership, and development opportunities for graduate students. This program provides participants with practical work experience that facilitates their transition to the professional environment, while also supporting the organizational goals of the GSA.
The program engages graduate students as casual staff and provides casual work opportunities at various times during the year depending on GSA activities and its resourcing needs.
Graduate Catalyst Program Casual Staff 2025:
Mohamad Desgia Adinadya Putra
Student Engagement Support Officer
Kalyani Vatsala
Student Engagement Support Officer
Fahima Habib
Student Engagement Support Officer
Andi A. Asy’ari
Student Engagement Support Officer
Jaishini Sivaram
Student Engagement Support Officer
Gerard Tuii Anapu
Student Engagement Support Officer
Mathew Birtman
Student Engagement Support Officer
Arfaa Feezanul Islam
Business Operations Support Officer
Janna Dingle
Policy and Advocacy Support Officer
Tanisha Lamichhane
Policy and Advocacy Support Officer
Lucas Ferensisco Batlajery
Marketing and Communications Support Officer
Chunxi (Cecilia) Ji
Marketing and Communications Support Officer
Turbold Ganbold
Financial Management Support Officer