Tasneem Chopra OAM

Born in Kenya, as a fifth generation of East African birth with Indian origins, but raised in country Victoria, Tasneem grew up experiencing life as the proverbial brown pea in a white pod. Fascinated with the world and its people from her early years, this country school girl followed her calling and today is a seasoned Cross Cultural Consultant.

Tasneem is a highly sought after emcee and keynote speaker, whose nuanced world view inform her stage presence of impeccable wit and deft understanding.  She brings issues of diversity, identity and inclusion across frontiers of leadership, innovation and disruption. Tasneem has captivated audiences at local and global events, including for International Women’s Day, AGM’s, academic conferences, Writers Festivals, launches, and school events, for clients across a mix of government, corporate, arts, education and NGO arenas.

A TEDx Melbourne presenter and writer, Tasneem has featured on numerous platforms including The Guardian, SBS Life, BBC, The Project, Q&A, Compass, The Drum and hosts the podcast, Strengths Untold.  Her written work has been widely published in journals, anthologies, print and online.

As a commentator, Tasneem’s expertise is frequently sought on topics related to cultural inclusion, gender equity, anti-racism, intersectionality, cultural representation and social justice.

Her governance experience has included roles with the Victorian Public Service Commission, Fire Rescue Victoria, The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and Ambulance Victoria. She has also Co-Chaired the NSW Legal Aid External Anti Racism and Inclusion Committee and advised the Collingwood Football Club Expert Panel on Anti Racism.

Tasneem was  appointed the inaugural Ambassador for Women of Colour Australia, is a previous  ‘Anti Racism Champion’ for the Australian Human Rights Commission –  and  was awarded an Order of Australia.