​THE TEAM​
GOPIO Qld Chapter is pleased to announce our new committee members elected to serve our organisation. We welcome on board our new team:
Patron
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Archana Singh
Archana Singh, born in Ajmer, India, and educated in India and Australia, has significantly impacted the Indian community in Queensland through her work in education, public relations, and diplomacy. She taught Hindi at the University of Queensland for 25 years and served as Honorary Consul of India from 2011 to 2024, organizing major events and supporting community initiatives, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s G14 visit. With a background in history, English literature, law, and dispute resolution, she actively engaged with the Indian diaspora and broader community, representing India at official functions and fostering cultural ties. She brings a wealth of knowledge to GOPIO Queensland as the patron.
Trustee
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Umesh Chandra OAM
Founder President GOPIO Queensland and GOPIO International Vice President is one of the Trustees
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Trustee
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Yousuf Ali khan , a founder member, founder Treasurer, and past President and is a a Trustee
Trustee
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Vinita Khushal ,Founder member , founder Secretary , Past President and a Trustee
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President
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Usha Chandra is a pioneering real estate professional and dedicated community worker with over 35 years of industry experience. As the Director of Globenet Realty, she has established herself as a trusted leader in the real estate sector since 1989, renowned for her integrity, expertise, and commitment to client service.
A passionate community advocate, Usha is a founding member and two-term President of GOPIO Queensland, where she has played a vital role in promoting multiculturalism and supporting Indian and broader communities. Through her dedicated sponsorship drives, she has been the financial lifeline of GOPIO Queensland, ensuring the organisation's ongoing success.
Immediate Past-President
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Arpit Singh: Young and dynamic who has been involved in GOPIO Queensland for a long time and has worked his way up from a volunteer and has held various positions, has been a vice-president and the youngest president of GOPIO Queensland. Under his leadership, we saw a successful GOPIO Queensland fundraising event leading to the India Day Fair. He has attended GOPIO International business convention in Malaysia and has good connection with GOPIO International.
Immediate Past President
Rakesh Sharma - has been a founder member of GOPIO Queensland , he was instrumental in the first Asia Pacific Conference during which GOPIO Qld was inaugurated , Rakesh Sharma has been the president of Laxmi Narayan Mandir - during his term he undertook major infrastructure development for Hindu Mandir Association. He has been part of GOPIO Queensland management and has handled many important aspects of India Day Fair . He serves on the management committee of Radio 4EB's Indian Programming group where he is a presenter . He brings his business and investment expertise to the table .
Treasurer
Rohani Prasad , is a very active community memeber and has been involved with GOPIO Queensland for a long time
Joint-Treasurer
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Amarpreet Virk: Amarpreet Virk, based in Brisbane, QLD, AU, is currently a Chief Executive Officer at Aventia Institute.
Secretary
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Priya Jaganathan: Priya is an Infopreneur, Marketing Consultant, and Digital Product Strategist passionate about helping Business Owners, Coaches, and Trainers create high-ticket digital packages that add value without overwhelm. She guides clients to uncover their blind spots, focus on their strengths, package their expertise into digital products, and craft premium offers using her proven sales framework.
Joint Secretary
Irene Balydon Former General Secretary Duties of a Community Radio Station, which also included presiding over and assisting 8 of the 52 groups, and attending their AGM's.
Representing EBAQ as the Queensland representative on Board of NEMBC also Qld Women's Rep on the Women's Council. Has been associated with GOPIO Qld for a number of years
Chairperson Business council
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Yousuf Ali Khan- -Business owner and financial planner and advisor
Co-Chair Business Council
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Suman Dua, owner of Nationwide Migration Services and Education, she has been associated with GOPIO Queensland for a number of years and has been a long time sponsor.
Co-Chair Women's Council
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Rani Sharma: Rani Sharma has been the founding member of GOPIO Queensland and has held various positions in the EC Committee over the years.
Chair Women's Council
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Mandy Kaur, brings a fresh young perspective to GOPIO Queensland team
Public Relations Officer
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Jess Kumar: A long time supporter of GOPIO Queensland and a pupolar events personal, has has been associated with GOPIO Cairns and was intrumental in the launch of that chapter.
IT Services and Webmaster
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Anukul Sharma, Works as a volunteer to GOPIO and helps in creating websites and IT related services.
IT Services and Webmaster
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Mayuresh lande a previous youth Council Chair , as a volunteer , Mayuresh is a highly qualified personal who has assisted GOPIO Queensland with the management of AV for events and Functions