2024 Youth Leadership

Thomas Maguire-Nguyen

Thomas is an active member of the Monash Youth Committee, an inclusive group of young people committed to creating greater connections between the Monash youth and Council. Thomas assists with new member inductions, speaking at community events and organising Youth Committee social events and was recognised for his contribution to the group by being elected as chair of the Committee.

He founded Per Vocem Vita - a youth-staffed and youth-led community organisation that runs Public Speaking and Debating Workshops for primary schools. Thomas now acts as the director and is a key figure in helping the organisation grow to 60 youth volunteers.