National Office Bearers
Ashlyn Horton
President
Hey! I’m Ashlyn (she/her), your 2025 National President. I’m a 4th year student at the ANU, studying maths and international relations, and I’m originally from Nambour, QLD. I’ve been involved in student unionism and activism since I started uni, so I’m super excited to be your NUS president this year!
No one understands better than us that the higher education system in this country is at a breaking point.
Every student in Australia deserves an education that prioritizes their growth and potential, not their economic value. We deserve an education that doesn’t trap us in poverty or burden us with overwhelming debt. We’re committed to fighting for a tertiary education system designed for students, not driven by profit.
Aidan O'Rourke
General Secretary
Well Hello!
My name is Aidan O’Rourke, and I am honoured to be your National General Secretary for 2025. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Economics/Law at the mighty University of Technology, Sydney.
This is a critical year for the NUS to defend student activism and continue our fight for the rights and welfare of Australian university students, both domestic and international. It is important to me that we are a forward thinking and active team in 2025. Students are stronger together, and therefore I will make every effort to ensure that the NUS is welcoming and transparent for new and continuing member organisations.
James McVicar
Education Officer
education@nus.asn.au
Lucy Fawcett
Welfare Officer
welfare@nus.asn.au
Ellie Venning
Womens' Officer
womens@nus.asn.au
Brandon Lee
Queer Officer
queer@nus.asn.au
Briana Symmonds-Manne
Queer Officer
lgbtqia@nus.asn.au
Jess Wallace
First Nations' Officer
firstnation@nus.asn.au
Olivia Stronach
Disabilities Officer
disabilities@nus.asn.au
Sarah Rizwan
International Officer
international@nus.asn.au
Tapenaga Reupena
Ethnocultural Officer
ethno@nus.asn.au
Jye Langley
Small & Regional Officer
sr@nus.asn.au
Ella Marchionda
TAFE Officer
tafe@nus.asn.au
National Executive
Mayank Sajwan
Kevin Li
Millie Myers
Suchi Kalia
Paulasta Majumdar
Dylan Adams
Nick Goodyer
Libby Austin
Ella Byrne
Thomas Ellis
Tharun Bala
Neeve Nagle