Taher Gadiwala

Vice President - Communities & Trustee @Aston Students\' Union

Birmingham, GB

Director & Vice President (Communities)| Trustee Board Member | Civic Leader | Aston Students’ Union |Championing Student Voices As the elected Vice President (Communities) of Aston Students’ Union — the first and only person to hold this role — I served as the face of the student body, leading a £2M organisation dedicated to enriching university life, strengthening civic engagement, and amplifying student voices. My leadership combined visionary governance, advocacy, and community-building to create meaningful impact across campus and beyond.Key Highlights & Achievements:Pioneering Leadership – As the first and only VP Communities, established the role’s legacy by delivering transformative student engagement, welfare, and civic action initiatives.Signature Events – Spearheaded and Hosted Astonbury Festival, Welcome Week, Mayoral Election Voter Registration Drive, and Cultural Celebrations (Diwali, Holi, Black History Month), boosting student participation and community belonging.University of Sanctuary Impact – Founded Aston STAR (Student Action for Refugees), strengthening Aston’s status as a University of Sanctuary and embedding refugee support into student life.Advocacy & Representation – Represented students in high-level decision-making forums, influencing policy on housing, wellbeing, equality, and inclusion.Civic Leadership – Partnered with Citizens UK on housing and work action teams and engaged with the Birmingham Commonwealth Association to connect students to civic and global opportunities.Strategic Governance – As Trustee Board Member, oversaw financial management, risk, and long-term planning for a £2M non-profit, ensuring sustainability and innovation.Empowering Students – Built platforms for student voice and leadership, mentoring volunteers and societies, and championing inclusivity at every level.

Aston University

Master's degree, Marketing & Analytics

Amity University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services