Randhir Amoganathan

Randhir completed his Law degree in 1992 in United Kingdom, with an MBA in 1993 at Keele University and an MSC (Econs) from the London School of Economics in 1994. He specialised in software contracts management in UK and was an In-House Legal Counsel in Singapore. Migrating to Australia in 2008, he is admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the High Court of Australia and the High Court of New Zealand. In 2018, he founded Obvia Legal to provide legal services in commercial, contracts, wills. estates, as well as migration and citizenship. A contract specialist since 2012, Randhir has represented clients at the Magistrates, District Court in Perth and Bunbury, and Federal Magistrates Court and Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Perth. He is currently a member of the Business Network International (BNI), a Board member of the College of Law (WA) Alumni Association. and the Secretary of the WA-Singapore Business Connect Inc (WASBC). He is most passionate about migrant and refugees issues. In his spare time, he likes to read, especially on Greece and Rome, catch up on foreign films and spend time with his family. Currently, Randhir also serves as a Human Rights Convener for the UNAAWA. 

Dr Sandy Chong Yee-Ling

A Harvard alumna, Sandy is the winner of 2025 Oustanding Senior Leadership for Women in Tech; 2020 Australia Community Citizen of the Year; 2020 Executive of the Year US Stevie International Business Award for; 2019 Asia’s Top Sustainability Women of the Year; 2016 Singapore Management Consultant of the Year Awards.  Sandy earned her PhD in Info. Systems (2003) and has over 15 years’ experience leading International Business, Strategic Communication, and Strategic Alliance projects across public-listed, private & non-profit organisations.  An active contributor of the SDGs, Sandy strongly believes that education & leadership are key to economic empowerment for youths & women. Appointed Ministerial Advisor Board Member for Innovation & Digital Economy, Noongar Chamber of Commerce, Sandy is the Auspire Ambassador for the Australia Day Council, Ambassador for the Valuing Children Initiatives, is the Chair of ASEAN Business Alliance and a Member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Expert Network.

Sandy has represented Australia as a delegate at the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN HQ in New York, and served as Special Rapporteur for Youth Workers at the 105th International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conference in Geneva.  Her passion in connecting business with philanthropy helped raise funds for UN Women, Special Olympics Australia & Homeward Bound. In addition to serving on boards & mentoring high achievers, Sandy is an avid traveler, composer & painter.

Melanye Wawrik

Melanye is a dedicated professional with a Juris Doctorate and is currently completing her Master's Dissertation in International Law at the University of Western Australia and undertaking a Practical Legal Training to be become admitted to the Legal Profession. She holds three Bachelor's degrees from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in Art (Photography), Spanish and Latin American Literature, and Language Studies (Romantic Languages). Passionate about education, multiculturalism, space exploration, sustainability, and national security alliances, Melanye has over a decade of experience as a Private Tutor for students with additional needs and currently serves as an Education Assistant. Active in her community in the Eastern Hills of Perth, she participates in various committees and advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In her free time, she enjoys sustainable farming on her small farm and traveling to visit her extensive family worldwide. Melanye's love for helping others is evident in her professional and community endeavours, making her a valuable asset in every role she undertakes.

Lucia Chen

Lucia's passion for the UN's mission are in education, human rights, and environmental sustainability, resonates deeply with UNAAWA's work. Her goals joining UNAAWA as the UN Day Chair aligns with her deep commitment to promoting cultural understanding and cooperation. Her goal is to leverage my expertise in multicultural marketing to enhance UNAAWA's initiatives, helping to bridge cultural divides and foster a more inclusive community.

Lucia leads Sensory Media Agency as its Managing Director, specializing in strategic marketing that connects the Asian and Chinese markets with Australian businesses. With a rich background in marketing and a strong commitment to cultural integration, Lucia is poised to bring valuable perspectives and initiatives to UNAAWA. She aims to leverage her role to enhance multicultural interactions and understanding within the association.She aims to extend her skills to support the United Nations' mission in Western Australia.

Han Hee

Han Hee is a modern polymath with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, a lawyer, a management consultant, a systems engineer and an artist manager.  He started his career as an IT professional and later trained at Arthur Andersen to be a Management Consultant specialising in e-Business and Converging Technologies (Media, Telecommunication and Computing).  He founded multiple internet technology and entertainment businesses and he had produced top selling music records with tier-1 artists in the Greater China region.  In the past 10 years, he has been practising migration law and other areas of law in Western Australia.  His areas of interests include web 3.0 legal and regulatory matters, commercial, corporate, family and migration laws.Han is always passionate about issues related to education, environment, human rights and gender equality.  In particular, he co-founded the Asian Community Council of Western Australia (ACCWA) to raise public awareness, particularly amongst the Asian Australian community, regarding the importance of ending racial discrimination in all of its forms in accordance with the United Nation’s Convention. Han completed his Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences degree in 1993 at the University of Western Australia (UWA), and years later with a Juris Doctor degree from UWA's Law School.  Han is currently the President of ACCWA.

Amanda Cumberbatch

As a seasoned CFO in the non-profit sector, Amanda is driven by a profound commitment to fostering financial excellence and strategic growth while staying true to our organisation’s mission and values. Her journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of clarity and innovation in complex financial landscapes, always with the aim of amplifying  impact in the communities she serve.

Joseph Caruso

Joseph began his early education studying Chemistry and Engineering, later expanding into Carbon Reduction, Battery Minerals, and Energy Applications, and completed Business Management studies at Ashridge Business School in the UK. He currently holds executive and secretarial directorships within the Caruso Group of Companies, operating across Mining, Energy, Civil Contracting, and Water Infrastructure sectors in Australia and abroad.

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He collaborates with the University of Sydney’s School of Chemistry on pioneering research into water production from the atmosphere amid changing climate conditions. His philanthropic work includes support for the SJOG Foundation, Prostate Cancer Australia, World Vision, and the Caruso Family Post-Doctoral Fellowship into blood diseases through the Perth Blood Institute.

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Internationally, he serves as Australian Patron for Miracles UK, aiding families affected by poverty and land mines, and has long contributed to UNAAWA in leadership roles, promoting the UN mission across Australia and globally.