Chloe Luu

Co-Convenor

Chloe, originally from Vietnam and a French resident for the past 12 years, brings a strong background in Marketing and Brand Management within the French gastronomy and food service industry. Her deep passion for wine and gastronomy, combined with interpersonal skills and a multicultural perspective, has driven her involvement in numerous projects dedicated to combating food insecurity and championing food sustainability. She has also served as an advocate for inclusion and diversity, being the ambassador for her company's campaign for two consecutive years. Now based in Melbourne, Chloe has joined the UNAA Young Professionals Victorian Committee with the goal of elevating the association's profile and fostering connections among young professionals in Victoria who are committed to advancing the United Nations' goals and missions.

Chethana Mudunna (Che)

Co-Convenor

Chethana is a PhD Candidate in Global Health at Monash University, with a passion for health equity, social justice and human rights. Her expertise lies in mental health. Her current research is focused on adolescent mental health in Sri Lanka, with an emphasis on using schools as tools to promote mental well-being to adolescents. Chethana is also actively involved in various other areas of public health including migrant mental health, health equity for culturally and linguistically diverse communities and patient-reported outcome measures. Through her work, she is a passionate advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Particularly, Goal 3- Good health and wellbeing for all. She strongly advocates for the right to health and the need to address the roots of social injustice to reduce disparities in healthcare for vulnerable populations. In the future, Chethana hopes to pursue a career in global and public health policy, where she can influence and implement strategies to improve well-being and address health inequities. Through the UNAAV YP, she hopes to facilitate connections with young professionals to create positive social change and contribute to advancing the goals of the UN.

Christopher Alory

Communications and Marketing Lead

Chris is a web designer with several years of professional experience and holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Media and Digital from Collarts (Australian College of the Arts). He is skilled in front-end development, web design, and multimedia content creation, with proficiency in HTML and CSS. Currently, Chris is employed at Northern Health, where he leads and manages web projects aimed at enhancing user experience and accessibility. His key projects include developing a comprehensive Catch-up Education website and launching tailored websites for Poolstar’s various brands. His responsibilities include designing and coding web pages, using tools like Photoshop for image editing, and implementing web languages to create customized digital environments for different products, ensuring both functionality and visual appeal.

Vasundhara Gupta

Communications Coordinator

Vasundhara strives to have a positive impact on people and the world around her. Professionally, she has extensive experience in various industries in multiple departments from marketing and quality analyst to project manager. After working in experiential education, hospitality, and IT industries for the last decade, she has found that her passion and calling lie in the humanitarian field. She is actively involved in regional Victoria's youth and mental health support groups. With a passion for working with youth, mental health, and women empowerment, she engages with various originations. She is multi linguistic, with English, Hindi, and intermediate French skills and pursuing her studies in International Relations and Diplomacy. With her involvement with UNAA Young Professionals Victoria committee, she hopes to contribute with her skills towards the committee's goals and increase the involvement of young professionals while expanding her knowledge of the United Nations and contributing to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Roberta Fregolent

Events Co-Lead

Roberta has a background in program management within the nonprofit and international development sectors. Her experience lies primarily in global health, with a focus on mental health and paediatric oncology. She has lived and worked in Italy, Peru, the UK, and now Australia. Roberta has contributed to programs implemented in various countries, including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, the DRC, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Currently, Roberta works as an Implementation Coordinator at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, collaborating with the Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne to implement mental health initiatives for children and young people. Previously, she worked as a Program Manager at an international NGO focused on improving access to quality paediatric oncology services in low- and middle-income countries. Roberta is passionate about bringing people together—facilitating connections and conversations to bridge the gap between theory and action. She finds it incredibly rewarding to see research and ideas transform into practical, sustainable solutions that positively impact healthcare and lives. Committed to health equity, Roberta joined the UNAAV YP Committee as Events Co-Lead Lead to foster connections between like-minded professionals and contribute to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being.

Delysha De Menezes

Events Co-Lead

Delysha is a driven communicator and change advocate currently working at Monash University in Change Management, Communications, and Project Coordination. Her work is dedicated to fostering innovation, focusing on addressing complex challenges through clear communication and strategic collaboration. With a passion for education and equality, Delysha’s journey began in India, where she gained experience in marketing partnerships and event management at ELLE and ELLE Decor India. This experience deepened her appreciation for Indian culture and artistry. Her time volunteering with Teach for India fueled her commitment to advocating for education in underrepresented communities and promoting access to opportunity for all. Delysha holds a Master’s in International Business from the University of Melbourne, which deepened her commitment to inclusion, and respect for diverse cultures. As Events Co-Lead for the UNAAV Young Professional Committee, Delysha is excited to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to education, gender equality, reducing inequalities, and promoting peace and justice.

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Events Coordinator

Isha Chawla

Operations Lead

Isha is a dedicated professional who wants to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Goals. Through the Young Professionals Network, she wants to establish and nurture strong relationships with both existing and new members, who will play a critical role in contributing to strategies for improving outcomes. As a volunteer, she has worked in child’s rights, education & protection. She participated in designing and delivering education modules through AIESEC programmes. In the professional world, Isha has 6 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering Degree and a masters in Healthcare Management where she was awarded the gold medal for best academic performance. Through the years, she has specialised in project management, focusing on improving partnerships and communication. Currently, she is responsible for the implementation and management of a Paediatric Cancer Registry in Victoria. The goal of peace, good health and well-being, along with reduced inequalities by the UN are very close to Isha’s heart, and she is motivated to contribute to the same.

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Operations Coordinator

Shahzad Halmurad

Partnerships Coordinator

Shahzad is an International Relations graduate form Monash University with a passion for UN and SDG-related work, as well as an interest in ways in which international affairs and community and grassroots development are intertwined. Having volunteered in various not-for-profit organisations targeted at advocacy and community development, Shahzad has an appreciation of how big change starts at the grassroots level. As such, with ambitions to work in international policy development down the line, he is intrigued in the ways in which the domestic is tied to the international. About to embark on a Master of Global Business at Monash, Shahzad is also interested in intertwining his interest in international affairs with entrepreneurial ambitions and is keen to explore both institutional and non-conventional avenues of social change. With SDG 16 being the SDG of his highest concern, Shahzad is keen to assist communities in Victoria and progress the missions of the UN through his role as the Partnerships Coordinator at the UNAA Young Professionals Committee!