Vietnam Director

Hey, I’m Vanessa.

I am currently a lawyer at KPMG Vietnam. I graduated with a law degree from Hanoi Law University, where I received the Lee & Ko law firm Globalised Era Scholarship for outstanding Vietnamese law students. I have also represented Vietnam at the ASEAN regional moot court competition and coached law students in similar events. 

I’m passionate about promoting Vietnamese culture, supporting the exchange of academic knowledge, and fostering career growth for students and young professionals in Vietnam, Australia and across Asia through the AAYA Vietnam Chapter.

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South Korea Director

Hey, I’m Clara.

I am a prospective law student at Melbourne Law School, and I graduated with a degree in International Studies from Yonsei University. During my undergraduate years, I served as President of 180 Degrees Consulting Yonsei, where I engaged in strategy consulting projects for social impact startups, and as President of Yonsei University’s Intervarsity Competitive Debating Society, through which I represented South Korea at international debate competitions.

I’m passionate about building stronger connections between Australia and South Korea by fostering cultural understanding, cross-border collaboration, and partnerships among people, organizations, and businesses to create a more interconnected future between the two nations.

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India Director

I am a science-driven youth leader and graduate of Monash University, Melbourne, with a Master’s in Food Science and Agribusiness. I have represented both Australia and India at the United Nations, including the UN Summit of the Future (2024), the WHO Delegation in Geneva (2024), and the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum (2025).

My leadership spans roles as a Regional Member of the UN Major Group for Children and Youth, Youth Representative to the World Food Forum, and contributor to the UN Social Forum. I was also nominated for the Young Science Leader Award 2025 by Monash University.

Professionally, I have worked with Australian companies on sustainability and embedding the SDGs into science, policy, and industry. Through my advocacy, I aim to bridge academic research with global policy reform, championing agrifood justice, sustainability, and inclusive governance.

I am passionate about promoting Indian youth leadership, supporting cross-cultural academic exchange, and creating pathways for students and young professionals in India, Australia, and across Asia to advance their careers and leadership through the AAYA India Chapter.

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