An innovative builder of social capital, I've worked in Australia and overseas in community and leadership development, advocacy, public diplomacy, education and publishing. I'm bilingual, creative, pragmatic and excited by change. I have a vast network of relationships in Australia's community, political, NGO and education sectors and have managed teams of up to 30 employees of diverse ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and over 1,000 volunteers. With over 20 years of experience building capacity and mentoring leaders at all stages of their careers, I collaborate on projects designed to build social cohesion and advance the rights of women. In addition to the Recommendations on my profile, below are some personal references. You can also book me as a speaker here: https://jofaaustralia.com/speakers_bureau/lynda-ben-menashe/"Thanks for all your commitment to multicultural and interfaith dialogue, you're a community champion." Amar Singh, 2023 Australian of the Year Local Hero and CEO, Turbans4Australia"A great legacy in the hearts and minds of thousands across the city. Changing the story for families for generations. " David Barrow, Lead Organiser, Sydney Alliance"Congratulations on all you have done for community cohesion and peace building at home and abroad." Julie McCrossin AM, broadcaster & cancer advocate"Lynda is highly driven and self-motivated, and excelled at introducing innovative projects which advanced the core ethos of our organisation. Her relationship-building across the spectrum of civil society, and specifically within the multicultural sector, were pivotal to the success of the range of projects which she drove and which became landmark events in that space for the state's faith and cultural communities. She displayed unrelenting determination to develop and drive projects to their maximum potential and successful fruition, as well as leadership and an outstanding ability to speak in public, run training sessions and advocacy workshops, and motivate others. Lynda was a key contributor to the standing and prestige of our organisation, not only within the Jewish community, but across civil society." Vic Alhadeff, Former CEO, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies"You're a champion leading many transformational initiatives, commend your leadership." Om Dhungel, Consultant, Trainer and Mentor