Meet Our Board

Guided by leaders with both professional expertise and lived experience, our Board shapes the vision and impact of Happy Brain Education's programs.
Teba Mazin
CEO

Teba Mazin

Teba has worked with HBE since 2017 and has been involved in various programs and roles across the organisation.

Mohammed Yassin
Chair

Mohammed Yassin

Mohammed, a former refugee from Iraq, has been living in Australia for 21 years. He is a dedicated community advocate.

Chris Godsil
Board Member

Chris Godsil

Chris joined Happy Brain Education in 2022. Chris is an innovative and energetic senior manager with 12 years of leadership.

Elysha Png
Board Member

Elysha Png

Elysha is Head of Operations & Strategy at education technology startup Vygo, supporting world-class education opportunities.

Omar Al-Kassab
Board Member

Omar Al-Kassab

Omar is a management consultant with experience assisting boards and executive teams to solve their most complex problems.

Hamid Khattak
Board Member

Hamid Khattak

Hamid is the College Director and Principal at Deakin College whereby he has oversight of all programs.

Jacki Wang
Board Member

Jacki Wang

Jacki Wang is currently the Deputy General Counsel (Regulatory) at law firm MinterEllison and joined the board in 2021.

Lead
Our Governance

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.

Pillar One

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.

Pillar Two

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.

The Charter of Commitment

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.”

The Happy Brain Board

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.