VUPA team is here for you!
You can contact us directly on our emails, use the contact form or send us a message on Facebook.
You can contact us directly on our emails, use the contact form or send us a message on Facebook.
2020 VUPA Board - recieving the CAPA citizen of the year award - absent; Carmelina, Omella and Pooja
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Ruwangi Fernando
President David Lopez Vice-President - Coursework Carmelina Monea Vice-President - Research Vacant Treasurer |
Cara Brown
Gen Secretary Natalia Mendes Garcia Equity & Diversity Officer Rowan Begley-Coad Events / Social Media Officer |
Meet Your 2021 VUPA Board Members
Ruwangi FernandoPresident
Course – Doctor of Philosophy
College & Campus – College of Engineering and Science, Footscray Park Campus Languages – English, Sinhalese, Tamil What do I want to achieve for VU postgrads in 2021? This is my first term serving as President of the VUPA, and I am keen to begin this journey as we face unprecedented challenges and obstacles. I am confident that we have a lot to offer our graduate community and I am extremely passionate and focused about supporting people through inclusion. VUPA hopes to support the graduate students during these challenging times especially focusing on mental health and wellbeing services. Something interesting about me? I love to learn about different cultures, travel around Australia and meet and engage with like-minded people. |
David LopezVice President - Coursework
Course – Master of Busininess Analytics
College & Campus – City Flinders Languages – English, Malayalam What do I want to achieve for VU postgrads in 2021? Greater support and voice for the post graduate - course work students and more presence for VUPA among post grad students. Continue the discussion with the management on extending the working hours of the library. Mental wellbeing is something that is overlooked by many. I would strive to make a change to this status quo by aiming to educate students on this subject, through VUPA. Something interesting about me – I am pursuing my second Master’s degree. Passionate about human resources. Love to explore new places. |
Carmelina MoneaVice President - Research
Course – Masters of Research
College & Campus – Research Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Footscray Park Language – English, Italian I'm interested in... connecting with the postgraduate community |
Cara BrownGen Secretary
Course – Masters of Applied Research College & Campus – Research Institute of Health & Sport, Footscray Park Language – English, I'm interested in... building a community of post-graduate students who feel supported and engaged in university life. My university journey began as a mature-aged student which had its challenges. So, I hope to provide mature-aged students with the support they need to complete their degrees and achieve their goals. Something interesting about me? ....I love to play sports and get outdoors although, I also love to watch movies and cook. |
Rowan Begley-CoadEvents/ Social Media Officer
Course – Master of Research
College & Campus – Research Institute of Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Footscray Park Languages – English What do I want to achieve for VU postgrads? – I would like to assist Postgraduate students in finding the events, outlets and resources to become more active within the postgraduate community at Victoria University. I would also like to assist in the process of giving postgraduate students a fulfilling and enjoyable experience at Victoria University. Something interesting about me? – |
Natalia Mendes GarciaEquity Officer
Course –Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management
College & Campus- City Flinders Languages – English, Portuguese , Spanish. What do I want to achieve for VU postgrads in 2021? Since we have many students from all over the world, I would like to help ensuring everybody has an equal opportunity, and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. Moreover, learning about the differences between students and placing a positive value on those differences. Something interesting about me? I love traveling, gardening, cooking, getting to know new people, new cultures and being exposed to new experiences. |
