Our Team
Manvinder Randhawa - Founder, CEO
Manvinder is the visionary behind the “Inspired By You” (IBY) Vision Foundation—a registered charity and not-for-profit dedicated to empowering young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and disadvantaged backgrounds. With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and engineering sector, she has led major technology programs that have positively impacted millions of Australians. Read More
Vanessa Mitchell- Director, Communications & Marketing
Neil Sequeira - Director , Board Chair
Neil is a Chartered Accountant with nearly 3 decades of deep experience across industries. With his curious nature, he loves pinpointing high-value high-impact problems, framing them insightfully, and assembling skilled people to solve those problems. He brings operational and strategy experience in startups and large businesses, his deep, versatile and multi-disciplinary technical skills, and an unwavering focus on helping people. He is a natural connector, sense-maker, and optimist. Read More
Michelle Rowland - Director, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Michelle Rowland is an experienced community leader with over 15 years in settlement services, community development, and social justice advocacy. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Swinburne and a Master’s in Social Work from Monash University.
Michelle has led government-funded and philanthropic programs supporting diverse communities and has a strong track record in building cross-sector partnerships, securing funding, and driving inclusive policy change—particularly in multicultural engagement and family violence prevention. Read More
Aliye Geleto Anota - Head of Innovation and Impact
Aliye Geleto Anota is an experienced educator and cybersecurity expert with over 15 years across academia, industry, and defense. He has held teaching and leadership roles at institutions including Victoria University, Holmesglen, and Federation University, designing programs that equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Aliye’s work spans digital forensics, cybersecurity strategy, and defense-related initiatives with organisations such as the Australian Defence Force and ECA Group. Read More
Paullomi Thomas - Head of Strategy
Paullomi Thomas is a strategic thinker and systems orchestrator who thrives at the intersection of structure, insight, and impact. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience, she brings clarity to complexity—whether through enterprise planning, transformation governance, or executive decision support. Passionate about equity and inclusion, Paullomi has served on a not-for-profit board in the education sector, mentored youth through national programs, and supported social enterprises. Read More
Ted Chang - Finance & Compliance Advisor
Ted Chang is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience spanning financial reporting, budgeting, grants, and process improvement. He is passionate about supporting purpose-driven organisations with sound financial practices, compliance, and sustainable growth. Ted brings a practical and collaborative approach to helping not-for-profits meet their governance and funding obligations.
Angela Holbery- Risk, Compliance Governance Lead
Angela Holbery is a purpose-driven leader with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, specialising in CX solutions, outsourcing, AI, automation, and digital transformation. She brings deep expertise in sales, program delivery, and managing diverse global teams, with a strong lens on governance and measurable impact.
Passionate about giving back, Angela is committed to making a meaningful difference in the community. Read More
Zita Ann Raja- Program Designer "Discover Your Future Path"
Zita Raja is a creative, systems-oriented thinker passionate about using design to empower young people and foster meaningful change. With a background in business analysis and a Master of Design Futures from RMIT, she brings a unique blend of service design, systems thinking, and human-centered approaches to her work. Read More
Gowri Penkar -Program Designer, “Discover your Future Path”
Gowri Penkar brings over 25 years of global experience in service design, strategic design, and research across the tech, fintech, digital marketplace, and consultancy sectors. She holds a Master’s in Design Futures from RMIT, with a research focus on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) leadership and CoDesign. A passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, Gowri is committed to mentoring and developing self-leadership—particularly within CALD communities—to help them thrive in Australian work environments. Read More
Huma Handa -Storytelling & Communications Lead
Huma Handa is a freelance content writer who has not shied away from wearing different hats. She holds a Master’s in French and is also a translator and teacher. With a post graduate diploma in journalism and communication, she has written content for a music magazine, newspapers, landing pages for websites, promotional material for baby products, real estate, and technical support. She has edited financial report publications as well as proofread a novel published by Penguin India. Read More
Kanchan Kaur - Operations & Admin Lead
Kanchan Kaur is an agile and community-driven professional with a background spanning claims consulting, administration, and education. Her journey—from teaching mathematics to streamlining operations in fast-paced industries—reflects her passion for structure, service, and impact.
At IBY VISION Foundation Ltd, Kanchan found alignment with her values of empathy, inclusion, and youth empowerment. Read More
Juhi Jain - Impact Data & Insights Lead
Juhi is a solution-oriented technology leader with over 13 years of experience delivering full-cycle engineering and machine learning systems across diverse sectors including finance, telecom, banking, and manufacturing. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and AWS Cloud Machine Learning specialist, Juhi brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and strategic project delivery. Read More
