Our Governance Committee

As a national peak body, we ensure that voices from every state and territory are heard and represented through our partner networks across Australia.

Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN) operates under the auspices of the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) and is guided by a National Governance Group. MYAN’s Governance Group comprises partner networks from across the country, providing strategic direction and overseeing operations. This group actively participates in upholding ethical standards and promoting MYAN’s initiatives in state, territory, and national forums. 

VIC – Carmel Guerra (Chair) – CEO, Centre for Multicultural Youth
TAS – Sally Thompson – Executive Manager, Migrant Resources Centre Tasmania
WA – Sandy McKiernan – CEO, Youth Affairs Council Western Australia 
NT – Kwame Selormey – CEO, Melaleuca Australia
QLD – Kenny Duke – Senior Manager, Settlement Services International
NSW – Annukina Warda – Executive Director, MYAN New South Wales
ACT – Hannah Watts – CEO, Youth Coalition of the ACT

Partner Networks Map

MYAN governance committee map