Meet Our Board
Mohammed Yassin
Mohammed, a former refugee from Iraq, has been living in Australia for 21 years. He is a dedicated community advocate.
Omar Al-Kassab
Omar is a management consultant with experience assisting boards and executive teams to solve their most complex problems.
Hamid Khattak
Hamid is the College Director and Principal at Deakin College whereby he has oversight of all programs.
Hans Moningka
Hans Moningka serves on the Board of Happy Brain Education, contributing leadership and strategic guidance.
Adam Zanaty
Adam Zanaty serves on the Board of Happy Brain Education, supporting the organisation’s long-term vision and impact.
Linna Abdi
Linna Abdi joins the Board as an Observer, contributing perspective to Happy Brain Education’s governance and programs.
How Our Board Leads
Our Board members bring diverse expertise and commitment to guide Happy Brain Education's mission, ensuring transparency and long-term impact through two core pillars.
Strategic Oversight
Visionary Strategy
Setting organizational vision and defining long-term strategic direction.
Financial Stewardship
Ensuring financial sustainability, transparency, and rigorous accountability.
Risk & Governance
Overseeing comprehensive risk management and policy compliance.
Executive Support
Empowering leadership through strategic decision-making and mentorship.
Community Connection
Mission Advocacy
Championing our youth-led mission and core values across the community.
Strategic Synergy
Cultivating impactful partnerships with donors, schools, and organizations.
Adaptive Impact
Ensuring our programs evolve to meet the genuine needs of students.
Impact Analysis
Rigorous monitoring and measurement of our long-term social contribution.
Our Promise to Youth
“Our Board brings together diverse perspectives, professional expertise, and lived experience to guide Happy Brain Education. Each member is deeply committed to our mission of levelling the educational playing field for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.”
Through strategic oversight, governance, and community advocacy, our Board ensures that Happy Brain Education remains:
Sustainable & Scalable
Building a resilient foundation that allows our impact to grow alongside the emerging needs of our students.
Deeply Impactful
Measuring success not just in numbers, but in the transformed lives and confidence of the youth we serve.
True to Youth-Led Values
Ensuring that every decision is co-designed and reflective of the lived experience of our youth community.