Lydia Garrett
Lydia is ever curious, delighted by interactions with each and every person she meets. She speaks several languages including Arabic and relocated to Australia from the UK three years ago. She loves solving problems by enabling people to get out of their silos, to listen to those with a different perspective. As Chief Operating Officer […]
Mahir Momand
Mahir Momand is an internationally recognised development expert whose career spans more than two decades across Afghanistan, Canada, and Australia. His professional journey reflects commitment to economic empowerment, community development, and humanitarian impact. Mahir’s leadership experience includes senior roles at the United Nations and the World Bank, where he contributed to major economic development programs, […]
Dr. Bilquis Ghani
Born in Afghanistan, Dr Bilquis Ghani is a distinguished academic, cultural theorist, and social justice practitioner whose work bridges the worlds of arts, research, and community advocacy. She currently serves as a Lecturer in Arts at the University of Canberra, where her teaching and research focus on cultural theory, decolonial studies, and the role of […]
Louise Petschler
Ms. Louise Petschler brings deep expertise in public policy, governance, financial services and community‑sector leadership to HADIA Foundation. Her career spans senior roles across government, consumer advocacy, and national industry bodies, giving her a rare breadth of experience that strengthens HADIA’s strategic direction and organisational capacity. Louise previously served as CEO of the Customer Owned […]
Michael Funston
Mr. Michael Funston brings a wealth of professional experience and leadership to HADIA Foundation, strengthening the organisation’s governance, strategic direction, and operational integrity. As a former lawyer and senior manager, Michael’s career spans roles that required deep expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and community-sector leadership. His previous positions include Senior Lawyer and Manager at […]