Committee
The Melbourne University Tennis Club operates on a volunteer basis. Committee members donate their spare time to maintain and improve the club for the benefit of the wonderful community at and around the university.
Executive Team
Kiki Jiang
President
This is my 3rd year with MUTC and I am also in my 3rd year of Data Science. With my experience and passion in tennis, I am thrilled to bring out the best year for MUTC!
Armin Naghdi
Secretary
I have an active lifestyle and you can find me most days on court.
Socials Team
Toby Mills
Head of Socials
Hey I’m Toby and chances are, you’ve probably seen me dancing on the unimelb tennis courts to my favourite songs! This gives you a clue on some of my favourite things in life. That’s tennis, music and dancing. Can’t wait to see you having fun on the courts!
Niki Jandial
Socials Officer
Ciao I’m Niki! A Saguttarius by birth, business student by choice. I’m passionate about the little things in life and love a conversation about art! Mum of 3 dogs and an animal lover till the end of time. PS I’m always down for Yo-Chi post tennis!
Erika Aina
Socials Officer
I joined MUTC last year with no tennis experience but with the help of club socials and coaching, many improvements have been made. Outside of tennis, I love the great outdoors and I’m the happiest when I’m by the beach. I’m currently doing a Masters in Nursing Science and recovering from my 3rd ankle injury this year.
Farid Azhan
Socials Officer
I'm Farid, hailing from Malaysia and currently pursuing a degree in Commerce. I like to play sports (tennis) or enjoy episodes of 'Suits.' Fun fact: I've been in Australia for 2 years and have attended the Australian Open each year. Looking forward to my third consecutive visit next year and would love to share this experience with any of you fellow tennis enthusiasts here!
Christina Cui
Socials Officer
I am sporty and love being outdoors. I have had a strong passion for tennis since childhood. I enjoy all outdoor sports including hiking or camping. I am always mesmerised by all kinds of terrestrial or aquatic animals, especially the deep ocean and marine life.
Grace Hou
Socials Officer
Hey my name is Grace Hou, I’m a vet student at Unimelb. I’ve always enjoyed playing tennis with friends and loved all the fun and chaos it brings. Apart from tennis, I’m also a big fan of cafes and bar hopping :) Looking forward to a great year with everyone!
Linda
Socials Officer
I am from China, Changsha and I love spicy food. My hobbies include hiking, and playing percussion in a band. I enjoy meeting and chatting to different people in MUTC. And I would love to learn more about different cultures and languages.
Aindri Variavanathan
Socials Officer
I am a first-year BCom student with tropical roots (born and raised in Sri Lanka!) I WILL make friends with every dog I see. Tennis has been a constant throughout my life. My storage is always full…(I take MANY videos).
Sean Bay
Socials Officer
I’m a first year bachelors of science student from Singapore. I have been playing tennis for almost 10 years, but honestly, I'm not that good…
Marketing and Communications Team
Serena Yang
Head of Marketing and Communications
I’m a fourth-year BCom student, born and bred on clay courts. I love old rom-coms and any movie starring Adam Sandler. I’m currently working with an amazing marketing team to bring you the best of MUTC!
Chloe Liu
Marketing and Communications Officer
Hi I’m Chloe :)) I’m currently studying physiotherapy and enjoy cafe hopping, painting and playing random sports in my free time!
Solai Venkatachalam
Marketing and Communications Officer
Hey there I’m Solai. I am a second year commerce student who loves to play tennis, read books and travel the world. I enjoy content creating and capturing moments and am really excited to be working with the Marketing team.
Tiffany
Designer
Hi I’m Tiff! I’m a big foodie whose snack drawer is always empty. I love dogs and the beach. In my spare time I like to paint and spend time with friends :)
Competitions Team
Junaid Hossain
Head of Competitions
Director and Head Coach of University Tennis Academy with 20+ years of coaching experience. On the MUTC Competitions Team for the 8th year running. Loves bringing tennis to people's lives and seeing them make friendships and connect. Off court you can find me in the gym or with a coffee in my hand up for a chat anytime!
Mohit Suresh
Competitions Officer
An enthusiastic coach at the University of Melbourne. Engaged in playing tennis at a high level with a rich history of competition. Actively pursuing a Master of Data Science, blending analytical skills with sports strategy. Passionate about mentoring and guiding new talent on and off the court.
Technology Team
Jonathan Wu
Head of Technology
I’m Jono! I’m MUTC’s Head of Technology, and a full-time software engineer. I built our website and am responsible for all things tech at the club! When there are no more bugs to smash in my code, I pick up the racket and smash some balls on court instead. Fun fact: I lost my voice screaming in the stands at 4am during the Kokkinakis vs Murray match!
How do I join the committee?
We are hiring for 2024, here are our available roles: Socials Officer Please note that all positions are volunteer based.