Of Italian descent, and bilingual in Italian and English.

Ms Greco has more than 20 years of employment, board and volunteering experience
in aged care, welfare, and multicultural community management. She has made significant contributions across various sectors, and her experience in management
and governance roles brings a wealth of experience to the South Australian Multicultural Commission.

Ms Greco is currently employed in the area of alcohol and drug harm prevention working with community groups and clubs across South Australia.  She serves as a Director on the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Board and holds the position of Chair of the Heritage and Monument Committee.

Ms Greco is Past President of the Campania Sports and Social Club Community Centre SA Inc., which she supported in a community development capacity for 13 years.

In 2004, she helped establish Co.As.It (SA) Inc., the leading organisation for Italian aged care services, fostering community cohesion and addressing emerging trends and issues. Responding to community needs, Ms. Greco developed the "Ciao" language application for iPhone/iPad, designed to help aged care workers communicate effectively with their Italian-speaking clients and community. Following the success of this initiative, she oversaw the development of similar applications with the Vietnamese, Greek, and Bhutanese communities.

Ms Greco holds qualifications in Community and Project Management and Leadership, further underpinning her commitment to community cohesion.

Born in Punjab, India and migrated to Australia in 2004 on a student visa and completed a Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) from RMIT University and a Graduate Diploma of Management from CQUniversity Australia in Melbourne.

Since 2007, Mr Grewal has been involved in a range of community organisations and activities in South Australia.

He has been an active and integral member of the Indian Australian Association of South Australia since 2016. He was the former President of the Association, and served on its Management Committee in different positions. He has also served as the Chairperson of the Association’s annual Indian Mela event.

In his various roles with the Indian Australian Association of South Australia, Mr Grewal has liaised and worked with all levels of government, key stakeholders and other multicultural organisations to provide advice and support, and to deliver on projects and services that benefit our Indian and wider communities.

Mr Grewal is a founding member of the South Asian Multicultural Association of South Australia, which brings together several associations from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

He is also a founding member and current adviser to the United Taxi Association of South Australia, and the founding member and Secretary of SBS Sports & Cultural Club.

Arriving in Australia in 2005, Dr. Aslan is a Turkish-born Australian community leader. He brings a wealth of experience from many years of living and working in Albania. His extensive knowledge of the languages and culture of the Balkan Peninsula enhances his expertise and provides him with a profound understanding of the region and its people.

Dr. Aslan currently works for Multicultural Youth Education Support Services (McYESS Foundation Ltd), a non-profit organisation, where he manages Community Development and Public Relations programs, emphasising multicultural principles and fostering connections with diverse families and communities. During his career in South Australia, he has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, forming valuable connections with Middle Eastern, Indian Subcontinent, and Eastern European community groups.

Dr. Aslan’s experience and community involvement support him in his roles as an Advisory Board Member with Welcoming Universities; Member of the Committee for Adelaide; Member of the Multicultural Communities Council of SA; Advisor to the Ghan Kilburn City FC; Adjunct Member of the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion (CRESI) at UniSA; and Member of Flinders Law of Advisors. He has been involved in numerous celebrations and has organised various intercultural events and forums that promote and support a cohesive multicultural society.

He is a progressive, empathetic community leader and academic who passionately advocates for multiculturalism, social cohesion, intercultural & interfaith dialogue, democratic resilience, social justice, and peace by bringing communities together through meaningful engagement. In 2023, he received a Community Sector Award as a finalist at the Governor’s Multicultural Awards Ceremony.

Dr. Aslan is an Industry Adjunct, affiliated with Education Futures at the Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion (CRESI) at UniSA. He received a PhD degree in an interdisciplinary field (Education Studies, Sociology, Cultural Studies) from Western Sydney University.

A community leader with demonstrated capabilities in improving settlement support outcomes for displaced Ukrainians in South Australia.

Ms Belej is an active member and longstanding volunteer with the Association of Ukrainians in South Australia.

For the past two years, as the Association’s Program Manager of Help Ukrainians Australia, Ms Belej has managed the community support program that assists displaced Ukrainians in South Australia. Her work sees her collaborate with all levels of government and key stakeholders to advise on continuous improvement of settlement support services. She also promotes and celebrates Ukrainian culture and develops fundraising initiatives and social events that nurture community engagement for new arrivals. Additionally, she collaborates with community leaders of interstate and national Ukrainian organisations to enhance advocacy efforts for Ukrainians.

Ms Belej volunteers her time as a Cultural Liaison for the Association and is a member of its management committee. She also volunteers as a committee secretary, website creator and administrator for the HOPAK Ukrainian Dance School, which operates within the Association. In these roles, Ms Belej advises the Association’s Board on all matters relating to displaced Ukrainians and the HOPAK Ukrainian Dance School.

On Australia Day in 2023, Ms Belej was a community representative guest speaker at the AusLights on the River program, hosted by the Australia Day Council of SA.

As a former international student from Malaysia and a settled migrant in Adelaide for over a decade, Ms Goh deeply understands the challenges and opportunities these individuals face navigating this new environment in South Australia. Ms Goh has over seven years of experience working in the international student and education sector, particularly career services.

Fluent in multiple languages, including Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and various Chinese dialects, Ms Goh’s passion has always been supporting international student, future students and migrants in their pursuit of employment opportunities. Her passion for the international student space was further developed when she was invited to be a board member for StudyAdelaide in 2021.

In January 2023, Ms Goh founded Migrant Women Professional Network, a platform aimed at empowering migrant women through connections and professional development by providing a safe space for networking. Since then, Ms Goh has organised monthly events, engaging over 1000 participants from more than 50 countries.

In 2023, through the success of her professional network and her engagement with migrant women in Adelaide, Ms Goh was selected as one of 40 young South Australian leaders for the ForceForty program, formerly administered by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Born in Guangdong Province, China, and migrated to Adelaide in 1992 with her parents who came to Australia through the skilled migration pathway.

Ms Houston brings 20 years’ experience working across many facets of South Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities, in both her professional career and her volunteer work with South Australia’s ethnic Chinese community.

Ms Houston is Vice President of the Tong De Association of SA Inc. which focuses on aged and community wellbeing. She previously served on Executive Committees of the Overseas Chinese Association of South Australia, Hong Kong Australia Business Association-SA Chapter, and the Australia China Business Council of SA Branch.

She is also a board member of the Australian Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., supporting the development and delivery of trade and investment initiatives between Australia, China and South East Asia.

Ms Houston is a public sector employee, currently employed as the General Manager, Major Programs, at the Department of Primary Industries and Regions and has extensive global trade and engagement experience in the education, food and agribusiness sectors.

Arrived in Adelaide in 2014 from Kathmandu, Nepal, as a first-generation skilled migrant.

Since her arrival in South Australia, Ms Khadka has actively volunteered her time with various multicultural organisations, focusing on preserving and promoting Nepalese cultural heritage.

She is currently the Coordinator of the Charity and Grants Program Management Committee at the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Australia. From 2021-2023 she was the National Women Coordinator at the Association and served on its Board.

Ms Khadka is the Founder Principal of Adelaide Nepal Vidhyalaya (School of Nepalese Language and Culture) and continues to serve as a volunteer teacher at the school.

Ms Khadka is also a Board Member of Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia where she has advocated for the capacity building of culturally and linguistically diverse community-based organisations. She also consistently works towards fostering community engagement and growth, and addressing common issues faced by migrant women.

Ms Khadka’s experience includes her term on the South Australian Multicultural Commission from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024.

Alongside her professional role as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health Services, SA Health, she is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Flinders University.

A third-generation Greek migrant, with a background and interest in Greek, Italian and Iranian language, and culture.

Ms Kourakis previously served on the Administrative Council for the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, assisting with organising large Greek community events such as the Greek Odyssey Festival and the Greek Theofania Festival.

Ms Kourakis is passionate about the growth and representation of the Greek youth community, assisting with engagement, empowerment, opportunities and initiatives for young people.

Through her personal connections, Ms Kourakis has firsthand experience of the challenges facing refugees and their families. This includes visa issues, obtaining and retaining employment, higher education qualifications, medical assistance, and the impact of settlement on their emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Her tertiary qualifications include a Bachelor of Law and Legal Practice/Bachelor
of International Studies – Majors; Modern Greek and International Politics.

Ms Kourakis is a passionate, accomplished and results-driven lawyer, currently employed
in a criminal prosecutorial role. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the legal sector, specialising in criminal and family law, and she has an in-depth knowledge of the legal, social and systemic issues confronting people of diverse backgrounds.

Mr Pandey is of Indian origin, arriving in Australia in 2012.

Since 2015, Mr Pandey has been the South Australian President and National Spokesperson of the World Hindu Council of Australia. He has longstanding experience as a community leader in the Indian and Hindu communities in South Australia.

He has launched several initiatives in Australia including the World Association of Hindu Academics, Hindu Economic Forum of Australia, and the VHP Sports Association. He also founded the Australian Jewish Hindu Alliance Australia, to create a forum for better understanding and cooperation between the Jewish and Hindu communities.

In addition to his community leadership role, Mr Pandey is actively engaged in supporting the community at grassroots level, including setting up a women’s and men’s helpline, with a focus on victims of domestic and family violence, and suicide prevention in multicultural communities.

Mr Pandey is a Board Member with the Australia Day Council of South Australia, Multicultural Ambassador for Cricket Australia, and StudyAdelaide’s Audit and Risk Committee. In November 2023, after six years of service, Mr Pandey stepped down as a Board Member of the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia.

Mr Pandey’s experience includes his term on the South Australian Multicultural Commission from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024.

Mr Pandey is also a Captain in the Australian Army. Earlier this year, he was awarded the prestigious Bronze Commendation for outstanding contribution and unwavering commitment to his duties and fellow soldiers.

Mr Pandey is a public sector employee, and is currently the Senior Manager, Compliance
and Contract Management with the Department for Education.

Born in Afghanistan and arrived in Australia in 2001 as an asylum seeker fleeing persecution.

Since arriving in Australia, Mr Razaiat has been a community support worker delivering linguistic, cultural and settlement services to culturally and linguistically diverse community members. His desire to help others and contribute to the community led to his work with government to settle new arrivals and to provide volunteer services to temporary protection visa holders across Australia, including those isolated in regional areas.

Mr Razaiat is a respected leader in the Middle Eastern and wider community of South Australia. He is the founder of the Afghan United Association of South Australia and co-founder of the Wali-e-Asr Centre in Edinburgh North, which supports the Afghan community in South Australia.

Mr Razaiat was the joint winner of the 2020 Governor’s Multicultural Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement. He holds a Master of Theology and Islamic Studies, and Master of Laws (Applied Migration Law).

For more than 18 years, Mr Razaiat has worked as Settlement Services Manager of the Middle Eastern Communities Council of South Australia.

Mr Razaiat’s experience includes his term on the South Australian Multicultural Commission from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024. His work and consultancy at the national level includes his position as Chair of the Australian Hazara Federation and as a member of the Australian Multicultural Council 2025-2028.

He is also currently studying a Juris Doctor-Postgraduate Law Degree at Flinders University.

Born, raised, and residing in the Barossa, Mr Rothe has connections at the grass roots level.

Having Filipino heritage, he has strong links to his local Filipino community and regularly attends their events.

Mr Rothe’s experience in the hospitality sector provides him with an insight in the challenges businesses face, particularly those in regional areas. He is able to bring a real-life perspective as a young person living regionally.

Through his studies in International Relations and Political Science, and his connection with international students, he is able to bring a fresh voice to the Commission on the challenges impacting young people as well as international students.

Mr Rothe will provide a unique youth and regional insight to the South Australian Multicultural Commission, based upon his lived experience.

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Migrated to Australia from the Philippines in 1990 and has been actively involved with the Filipino community in South Australia for over 30 years.

With over 20 years’ experience in the Australian Health Industry as a registered nurse, Ms Rowe has expanded her expertise to include quality assurance, education, training, and support for culturally and linguistically diverse organisations.

She is fluent in Tagalog and skilled in interpreting and translating Filipino, and she has made significant contributions to various community initiatives.

Currently, Ms Rowe serves as the Chair of the Community Language School SA Board, and as President of the Filipino Ethnic School of SA, promoting Filipino culture and language. She is also Secretary of the Filipino Australian Nurses and Carers Association. Additionally, she represents community language educators with AFESA-Community Languages Australia Council.

She has previously served as a board member for the Australian Foundation for Fostering Learning in the Philippines. Ms Rowe has recently completed the Multicultural Women’s Leadership Program furthering her skills in advocating for women, at work and in the community. She is also a community educator in raising awareness in the prevention of family and domestic violence and in 2022 was crowned Mrs Earth Australia, advocating for environmental awareness and sustainable practices.

Arrived in Pennington at the age of three with her family as a refugee in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. In Vietnamese, Khuyên means to “encourage and motivate”.

In South Australia’s last Local Government elections, Mrs Tran was elected Councillor for the Woodville Ward in the City of Charles Sturt.

She is an active member and volunteer within the Vietnamese community in South Australia, recently elected as the first female President of the Vietnamese Community of Australia
(SA Chapter) Inc. since 1978.

With 30 years’ experience as a language teacher, Mrs Tran is a volunteer Vietnamese school teacher as well as the Principal of the Vietnamese Community School in South Australia.

In 2024, she received the National Community Language Schools Award for her commitment to growing community language schools and extending the profile of the sector in South Australia. She also received the 2018 Community and Language Schools Primary Teacher of the Year Award.

Mrs Tran is a member of the Migration Museum Co-Design Reference Group and is an OzAsia Festival Ambassador.

Her experience also includes her term on the South Australian Multicultural Commission from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024.

Mrs Tran is a Program Coordinator/Lecturer at the new Adelaide University’s Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science. In the area of business education, she has a strong interest in teaching and learning pedagogies about building high performing teams and strong communities.

Arrived in Australia in the late 1970s as a refugee, having left war-torn Vietnam with her mum on a fishing boat. They lived in a Malaysian refugee camp for over 12 months, before arriving in South Australia to be reunited with Ms Vi-Alternetti’s father.

Ms Vi-Alternetti’s lived experience, her personal connection with Italian migrants, and her metropolitan and regional employment have given her a strong understanding of the current breadth of challenges and issues that culturally and linguistically diverse communities experience.

Ms Vi-Alternetti has extensive experience in senior executive leadership roles and board experience in Local Government. She is currently a Board Member with the Local Government Professionals (SA), the Sector Lead (Local Government) with South Australian Leaders of Gender Equity and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

She is currently employed as the General Manager, Infrastructure and Environment with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. In this capacity, Ms Vi-Alternetti can provide valuable regional insight and be a voice for local regional communities.

Mr Yengi is a dedicated and accomplished leader, driven by a passion to serve and empower others. As a respected Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA) with over 10 years of experience in the South Australian Government, he has held various finance and auditing roles.

He is committed to advocating for the interests of diverse communities in South Australia
and believes that economic empowerment is key to successful integration and wellbeing.

A leader in community organisations and professional bodies, Mr Yengi has served
as President and Board Chair of the African Communities Council of South Australia,
and Board Treasurer of the Australian Migrant Resource Centre since 2020.

Mr Yengi has driven and contributed to numerous flagship events and projects within South Australia’s African communities, including chairing the Inquiry into challenges facing young African South Australians.

Mr Yengi is especially dedicated to inspiring young people, and frequently shares his experiences and insights with them, to help them achieve their goals.

Mr Yengi's experience also includes his term on the South Australian Multicultural Commission from 2021 to 2024.