Celebrating 35 Years of Purpose-Driven Leadership
25/09/2025
Leadership Victoria, in proud partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong and the City of Casey, is pleased to announce the Series 1 cohort of the Future Impact Community Leadership Program, a program designed to elevate citizen leadership and strengthen community resilience.
With generous support from the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust as part of the ‘Citizen Leadership for Resilient Victorian Communities’ project, Leadership Victoria will deliver five series of the 5-day Future Impact Community Leadership Program in peri-urban areas of Melbourne, bringing together leaders from business, public sector, and community/not for profit organisations who are passionate about driving positive social impact where they live and work.
Participants for Series 1 were selected based on their demonstrated commitment to leadership and community contribution. To be eligible, participants need to live and/or work in the City of Greater Dandenong or City of Casey Local Government Areas, have at least one year of leadership or management experience (including in volunteer, sport, or community roles). They must also have a commitment to strengthening their leadership capabilities, learning from and collaborating with a purpose-driven peer group, and contributing to meaningful community projects.
Leadership Victoria welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, encouraging participation from people across sectors, generations, abilities, backgrounds and lived experience.
Meet the 2025 Series 1 Cohort
|
Full Name |
Role |
Organisation |
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Aaron Wijeratne |
Director Academic Services |
Boundless Learning |
|
Ali Aziz |
Community Development Manager |
Keysborough Learning Centre |
|
Farwa Zaidi |
Business Support Officer |
Victoria Police |
|
Jacob Kness |
Employment Programs Manager |
Aspergers Victoria |
|
Jeriberi Niyongabo |
Guest Experience Officer |
Knox Leisureworks |
|
Lesley Hodge |
School to Work Manager |
South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) |
|
Mary Tresize-Brown |
Manager Young Mothers Transition Program & Primary to Secondary Transition |
South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) |
|
Mohini Chand |
Registered Nurse |
Monash Health |
|
Rabia Adnan |
Project Administrator |
ResourceCo |
|
Rohit Kamaraju |
Commercial Manager |
D-Way Construction |
|
Rose Maree Samuels |
Musician |
DJ MzRose Music Entertainment |
|
Sanskriti Mehta |
Learning and Development Business Partner/Instructional Designer |
Sportsbet |
|
Selba-Gondoza Luka OAM |
CEO |
Afri-Aus Care Inc. |
|
Sifatullah Ulfat |
Community Safety Program Officer |
Greater Dandenong Council |
|
Soheang Pak |
Director |
The Cambodian Association of Victoria |
|
Stephanie Major |
Human Resources Officer - HRIS |
AMES Australia |
|
Taziona Banda |
Clinical Education Coordinator |
Palliative Care South East |
|
Thi Huyen Thanh Do |
Manager Hub Operations |
AMES Australia |
|
Winnie Nelson |
Manager Education Hub Operations |
AMES Australia |
|
Zumreen Muzamil |
Program Director |
Monash Health |
This cohort represents a vibrant cross-section of local leadership, individuals who are ready to grow, connect, and lead with impact.
If you or someone you know is ready to lead with purpose in your community, expressions of interest for upcoming series of the Future Impact Community Leadership Program can be sent to programs@leadershipvictoria.org
