The Kennedy School Student Government is the primary liaison between students and faculty members, staff, alumni, families of students, and the wider Harvard community on issues that matter to HKS students.
It’s not just about the degree.
Studying at Harvard Kennedy School is also about making lifelong friendships, cultivating community outside the classroom, and building on the skills you already have to take with you beyond HKS.
That's where the Kennedy School Student Government (KSSG) comes in.
Elected by you and your classmates, KSSG organizes events throughout the academic year, including the spirited formals, family-friendly gatherings, and the HKS Talent Show. More importantly, they represent the entire HKS student body, conveying your ideas and concerns to the administration and faculty members.
KSSG members share one goal: to ensure that your HKS experience is rewarding and memorable.
Every Aspect of HKS Life
KSSG members are led by an executive committee comprised of a student president, an executive vice president, and 12 vice presidents who focus on:
- Academic Affairs
- Climate Action
- Communications, Technology, and Operations
- Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism
- Families
- Finance
- Gender Equity, Empowerment, and Leadership
- Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
- Internal Affairs
- International Student Affairs
- Professional Development
- Student Activities
Each degree program class also elects representatives to serve as KSSG members. The main elections are held each fall, with executive committee members serving one-year terms.
2025-2026 KSSG Executive Committee
| President | Jerwin Tiu MPP 2026 |
| Executive Vice President | Carlos Hernán Ramírez MPA/ID 2027 |
| VP Academic Affairs | Ying Wang MC/MPA 2026 |
| VP Climate Action | Mohammed Aldossary MPA/ID 2027 |
| VP Communications, Technology, and Operations | Aditi Dash MPP 2026 |
| VP Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism | Ruhee Wadhwania MPP 2026 |
| VP Families | Dipesh Pherwani MPA/ID 2026 |
| VP Finance | Liam Chai MPP 2026 |
| VP Gender Equity, Empowerment, and Leadership | Kris Li MPP 2026 |
| VP Health, Safety, and Wellbeing | Julia Long MPP 2026 |
| VP Internal Affairs | Jake Perry MPP 2027 |
| VP International Student Affairs | Diego Suárez MPP 2027 |
| VP Professional Development | Michael Gritzbach MPA 2026 |
| VP Student Activities | Catherine Zhu MPP 2027 |
| Harvard Graduate Council (HGC) | Avi Ranjan Chaudhary MPA/ID 2027; Eman Muamar MPP 2027; Marissa Ng MPA 2027 |
Contact the Office of Student Services team if you are looking for a full list of the current Kennedy School Student Government representatives.
Advocating, supporting, and recognizing HKS students