MEET THE TEAM

Saroni is an Actor, Co-chair, Entertainment Diversity Committee & Federal Councillor – MEAA. A cancer survivor, facing invisible disabilities, she is a Body activist & DEI champion. Director, SRf Creatists, producers & ecosystem partners for global creative projects, she’s the Creator & Producer of Mahatma Peace Symposium, Super Naari - A Period Equity Initiative & Lashkaaraa Diwali Couture Show

Prateek is a seasoned IT professional with a career spanning over 20 years. He has worked with technology giants such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, HP, Dell and MongoDB, specializing in Cloud Architecture.

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Patricia was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2016 for her extensive contribution
and services to the International humanitarian aid and development sector. Currently the Partnership Development Manager with Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), advancing 2030 UN-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda.

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Matthew is a strategic leader with 15 years+ experience across banking, retail, law, and e-commerce. He has led major transformation programs for clients including Transport for NSW, Westpac, CBA, and BHP Billiton, with a focus on governance, risk, and continuous improvement. Known for turning vision into impact, Matthew empowers teams, builds trust, and drives inclusive change. He brings strengths in crisis leadership, stakeholder engagement, and policy development, with a strong alignment to SRf’s mission of peace, sustainability, and social equity. Board Member at Girraween Athletics, he contributes expertise in crisis leadership and policy, he holds credentials from Saïd Business School, Oxford and University of Sydney.

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Joe is a Chartered Accountant with 15 years+ experience across the public and private sectors, including roles at BHP, Coca-Cola, WSP, and local and state governments. He has held key positions such as Financial Accountant, Commercial Manager, and Finance Business Partner, with a strong track record in financial strategy, reporting, compliance, and commercial management.
Joe holds distinguished credentials in Accounting, Applied Accounting and Project Management from Huddersfield University, UK, Oxford Brookes University, UK, and Central Queensland University. Having worked across the UK, Europe, South Africa, Africa, and Australia, he brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership.
He is the founder of Suss X Active, a sportswear brand that supports girls and women in sport. A former St John Ambulance volunteer and parent of a neurodiverse child, Joe brings lived experience, compassion, and financial leadership to SRf’s mission of social justice, sustainability, and community empowerment.

Dr Aggarwal is a former Professor, Delhi University, Founder & President of Shanti Sahyog – a Gandhian NGO, Shanti Sahyog Centre for Nonviolence. A Gandhian scholar, she has also extended her understanding of Gandhi‘s ideology promoting his legacy of Nonviolent Conflict Resolution and vision of a World beyond War. 

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Dr. Mukherjee was conferred with the highest civilian award, the Padma Shri for Medicine by the President of India in 2019. A leading medical practitioner, he has been treating poor patients free of charge and runs a low-cost pathology laboratory for the past 50 years in Ranchi, Jharkhand.​

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Rushdifa holds a Degree in Law and Public Policy & Masters Degree in Social Justice from the University of Sydney. She is passionate about shaping young minds by teaching preschool children, combining her expertise in policy, human rights, and education to create meaningful change

Specializing in people-centered service and solution delivery, Benoît focuses on stakeholder management, strategic partnerships, and policy implementation. He fosters collaboration, crafts sustainable strategies, and creates systems that enhance well-being and inclusivity in the community​

Mannav is a Masters Student of Architecture at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning. In situ, he aims to explore the intersection between the built form and its governance. Social issues allow for this liminality to occur and hence why he devotes his time to volunteering to study the intricacies of the human tapestry.​​​​

Sanskriti is a political economist with a Masters Degree in International Relations from University of Sydney. Dedicated to advancing peace, sustainability, and gender equality, she has developed impactful curricula for Comprehensive Sexuality Education in schools and universities across India. She is passionate about fostering a society where equality thrives and sustainability becomes a way of life​​

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Adarsh has a robust background in IT support, customer service, and sales. Adarsh managed IT support for clients across multiple regions such as Deloitte, while excelling in ServiceNow development and user acceptance testing. With a Masters in IT in Business Information Systems from the University of Technology Sydney, Adarsh received the prestigious Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship and has made notable contributions by enhancing student experiences at UTS Careers

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Amal brings a strong foundation in economics, data science, and business strategy to his role at SRf, where he focuses on building human resource potential to drive global peace initiatives. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Actuarial Science at the University of New South Wales, Amal is deeply committed to applying analytical excellence and innovative thinking to advance peace economics and sustainable development. Guided by a vision of creating equitable, data-informed solutions for global challenges, he channels his skills and leadership to support SRf’s broader mission. A proud recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Silver Award, Amal is passionate about empowering communities and building a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world.

Sarah holds a Degree in Finance & Marketing from the University of Sydney. With a passion for digital marketing and financial planning, she is committed to driving community-engagement through innovative social media strategies. By blending her academic expertise with hands-on experience, Sarah works to create meaningful connections and foster positive change within multicultural, vulnerable societies.