Meet your Executive Board! Elected by the Senate, our team is dedicated to ensuring graduate students receive better representation and higher engagement in the campus community. Find out more about our team below.
President, Kavin Sakthivel
Kavin is a graduate of Georgetown’s Master’s in Real Estate program and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Intelligence at the School of Continuing Studies while building his venture. He previously served as Vice President of Finance at GradGov, where he strengthened student representation and engagement across Georgetown’s graduate community. Kavin was recognized with the “Spirit of Georgetown” Award for his commitment to community leadership and service. He brings together his extensive background in social service, finance, real estate, and technology to drive forward-thinking initiatives for the graduate community.
EVP, Keaton Ballard
Keaton Ballard is a graduate student leader and marketing and communications professional who was recently elected Executive Vice President of GradGov, following her service as a GradGov Senator. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications at Georgetown University. She also works as a Marketing & Communications Consultant at the Washington International Trade Association. Organized, collaborative, and detail-driven, Keaton brings a strategic communications lens to Senate operations, with a focus on transparency, accessibility, and effective engagement across the graduate student community. She is especially committed to strengthening internal communication, amplifying student voices, and supporting systems that allow GradGov to operate more efficiently and inclusively.
Chief of Staff (Appointed by the President), Benjamin Racz
Benjamin Racz, a U.S. Coast Guard officer with eight years’ active service, is in Georgetown University’s Cybersecurity Risk Management program through the Information Assurance Advanced Education initiative. He led a 24-person watch at Joint Interagency Task Force South, integrating intelligence to disrupt drug trafficking and dismantle transnational crime. Previously, as Intelligence Operations Officer for Sector New York, he oversaw collection for the port and served as the first maritime-intel liaison to the FBI’s Cyber and Joint Terrorism task forces. A 2017 Coast Guard Academy graduate with JPME credentials, Racz will return to service in a cybersecurity role.
Come meet our Executive Board at GradGov events or at the GradGov office in the Leavey Center. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at gradgov@georgetown.edu if you have any questions or comments.
