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About Us
Board
Maryum Chaudhry
Chair
With over two decades of leadership across government, not-for-profit and community sectors, Maryum is a Ministerial appointee and Non-Executive Director at Holmesglen Institute, founder of the Sanad Foundation, and a former Victorian Multicultural Commissioner. She has held senior roles at inTouch and the Islamic Museum of Australia, served on multiple community boards, and brings strong expertise in policy, governance, and multicultural community leadership.
Dr. Senem Eren
Deputy Chair
Dr Senem Eren is a psychologist with over 20 years’ expertise in trauma, positive psychology and cultural influences on mental health, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Ibn Haldun University and founder of Metamorphosis Consulting. Australia’s first Muslim to earn a PhD in Psychology, she is an experienced clinician, researcher and community leader with governance roles across multiple organisations and national recognition for her contributions to mental health and wellbeing.
Diala Meknas
Treasurer
Diala is a senior finance professional with expertise in governance, compliance, and organisational sustainability, previously Finance Manager at Malek Fahd Islamic School and now with Forsight Australia, holding qualifications in accounting, psychology, and corporate governance.
Sherene Hassan OAM
Board Member
Sherene Hassan OAM is a nationally recognised intercultural educator and former Vice President of the Islamic Council of Victoria, with over two decades of interfaith leadership and more than 1,000 education sessions delivered across Australia. As Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Islamic Museum of Australia, she is a respected bridge-builder between communities, honoured for her contributions with multiple state and national awards.
Faye Spiteri OAM
Secretary
Faye Spiteri OAM is a nationally recognised leader in aged care and multicultural community advocacy, serving as CEO of Fronditha Care and formerly its first female President and Chair. With senior executive experience across government, industry and family violence sectors, she has been honoured with multiple state and national awards for her leadership and service.