Shaheen Hughes

Shaheen Hughes is a compassionate and creative leader and mentor with a rich background in advocacy, government, higher education, arts, and not-for-profit sectors.

With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and History of Art, and a Master's degree in International Communications from the University of Leeds, Shaheen has a strong educational foundation.

Shaheen Hughes has held various key positions in different organizations, including Superintendent: Inclusion and Engagement at GOLD FIELDS, Chief Executive Officer at the Museum of Freedom and Tolerance Western Australia, and Senior Consultant at Knowledge Society.

Shaheen's past roles include Director, In the Zone at The University of Western Australia, Executive Officer at The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, Principal Policy Officer at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet of WA, Manager Economics and Taxation at Western Australian Local Government Association, and Policy and Research Officer at the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.

Passionate about understanding human behavior and fostering connections between diverse individuals and viewpoints, Shaheen Hughes is dedicated to creating a more inclusive world where everyone feels a sense of belonging.