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Meet the passionate individuals behind IWE. Our leadership, advisory members, and volunteers work together to drive our mission forward, strengthen community connections, and create lasting positive impact through collaboration, expertise, and shared commitment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Operating Structure & Governance IWE

CMRC Board
CMRC CEO – Program Director
Melissa Monteiro
ExCo
Volunteers
Advisory

IWE Team Members

IWE Program Director & CMRC CEO
Melissa Monteiro
ExCo
Melissa – CEO
Mansi – Marketing
Shipra – Finance
Sybil – Governance

Projects Leads
Volunteers
Deepa Nair
Sanjeev
Ketan
Shantana
Upala
Aurelia
Seetha
Reyn ah

As needed from the community
Advisory team
Renu N
Reena J

Legal – Mithu Gopalan

Roles and Responsibilities of ExCo

Melissa Monteiro: (Chair)

Mansi Bhatia: Marketing (Secretary)

Shipra Tewani: Finance (Treasurer)

Sybil Crasto: Governance (Vice Chair)

  • Approve strategy, policies, and budgets.
  • Ensure financial accountability and risk management.
  • Secure funding and manage donor/stakeholder relations.
  • Monitor progress against vision, mission, and objectives.
  • Appoint subcommittees or working groups.
  • Plan and execute projects, workshops, and events.
  • Engage with members and the community.
  • Provide feedback to the Executive Committee.
  • Manage operations and outreach.
  • Report progress regularly.

Executive Committee = Strategy & Oversight & Implementation & Action

Advisory Team = Guidance, networks, credibility

Roles and Responsibilities Advisory Team

Renu N

Reena J

Strategic Guidance – advise on long-term vision, risks, and opportunities.

Advocacy & Influence – represent IWE in networks and media.

Mentorship – support committee members.

Resource Mobilisation – assist fundraising and partnerships.

Cultural Integrity – ensure cultural respect and inclusion.

Advisory Team is non-governing and non-executive and provides expert guidance.

Community Leaders – diaspora leaders.

Policy Experts – social and policy professionals.

Business Leaders – mentorship and funding.

Researchers – academic and empowerment experts.

Legal Professionals – governance and compliance.

Youth Leaders – next generation leaders.

Roles & Responsibilities of Volunteers

Anu Kaur (Lead)
General Volunteers
Event Support Volunteers
Community Outreach Volunteers
Administration & Logistics Volunteers
Marketing & Media Volunteers
Program Support Volunteers
Health & Wellbeing Volunteers
Fund Raising & Partnership Volunteers

Activities

  • Workshops, seminars, and skills development training.
  • Networking and mentoring programs.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs.
  • Advocacy campaigns and policy engagement.
  • Cultural events and intergenerational connection.

Together, We Can Empower More Women

Join us in our mission to support, uplift, and empower women. Whether you are seeking support, want to volunteer, or wish to partner with us, your involvement can make a meaningful difference.

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Ashu Rana

Ashu Rana is a Master of Social Work student working with CMRC collaboratively on the Glamour for Goodness Project, leading creative design and event planning initiatives that promoted inclusivity, empowerment, and community engagement.

Pinki

Pinki is a Master of Social Work student, is engaged with CMRC on the  Glamour for Goodness  Project, working closely with women from diverse cultural backgrounds to strengthen social connections and promote community inclusion.

Sayam Durrani

Sayam Durrani is an MSW candidate partnering with CMRC on the Glamour for Goodness Project, leading equity-centered creative design and event planning. Their research-informed, participatory approach advances inclusive, accessible programming and measurable community engagement.

Thanh Tu Nguyen

Thanh Tu Nguyen is a passionate social work and community development student working with CMRC based in Sydney, dedicated to empowering multicultural women through creative enterprise and social connection.

Ashu Rana

Ashu Rana is a Master of Social Work student working with CMRC collaboratively on the Glamour for Goodness Project, leading creative design and event planning initiatives that promoted inclusivity, empowerment, and community engagement.

Pinki

Pinki is a Master of Social Work student, is engaged with CMRC on the  Glamour for Goodness  Project, working closely with women from diverse cultural backgrounds to strengthen social connections and promote community inclusion.

Sayam Durrani

Sayam Durrani is an MSW candidate partnering with CMRC on the Glamour for Goodness Project, leading equity-centered creative design and event planning. Their research-informed, participatory approach advances inclusive, accessible programming and measurable community engagement.

Thanh Tu Nguyen

Thanh Tu Nguyen is a passionate social work and community development student working with CMRC based in Sydney, dedicated to empowering multicultural women through creative enterprise and social connection.

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