Meet Our Team
Daizy Maan
Co-founder
Daizy is passionate about youth leadership, startups and empowering South Asian women. She was a delegate for the Australia India Youth Dialogue, currently leads the start-up program at Deakin University – SPARK Deakin and has served as the youngest Director for Australia’s largest Community Bank network (NSX:CSH) from 21 -26. In 2020 she was listed on Asian Woman Festival’s Power List amongst women across the world making a difference. She’s Punjabi Australian and based in Melbourne, Australia.
Rumali Kularatne
Community Manager
Rumali was raised in United Arab Emirates and moved to Australia in 2016. She’s completed a Bachelors of Arts, majoring in Media Communications and recently completed a Masters of Education from Monash University. She works as an Engagement Manager at Monash University where she works on initiatives to prevent sexual harm and foster safer and inclusive communities for everyone. Rumali joined ASAC so she could “invest my time in getting to know our community and building connections to mobilise our collective strength.”
Nikkitha Kumar
Member Officer Advocate
As a Project Manager for the government, I specialize in policy and strategy development. Beyond my professional role, I volunteer as a yoga instructor at a women’s aged care center, promoting the benefits of movement for mental health. I am passionate about community engagement and bringing people together. In my personal time, I am learning Carnatic vocals and exploring meditation and self-healing. My diverse interests reflect my commitment to fostering well-being and connection in both my career and personal life.
Navpreet Kaur
Member Officer
I’m interested in all things science, research and insights-backed in shaping polity and strategies to drive social change. My work canvas has included mainstream and community health spheres as well as the government sector.
I’m passionate about fostering and maintaining connections to a shared community, through a common-unity that is underpinned by a fundamental sense of kindness and seva. This is what draws me to the wonderful work that ASAC has been pioneering for the South Asian diaspora in Australia. Growing up between cultures, countries and continents, I know this is exactly the type of inclusive, supportive, collaborative and innovative community I needed while growing up myself.