Bright Belemu Chinganya

Bright Belemu Chinganya (Chairman) migrated to Australia from Zambia in 2002. He holds a Masters degree in Public Health (Health economics major) from Monash University, Masters Degree in International Finance from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and E-Commerce from Charles Sturt University.

Career Profile:

1.Director/Founder-Carers of Africa

2.Chief Executive Officer-African Leadership, Learning & Advocacy Group (ALLAG)-Current

3.President & Founder-Zambian Association for Victoria (2007, 2008, 2010, 2012-2014)

4.Research Officer- Monash University (2012 to Date)

5.Business Owner/ Director-Tabri Investment- Mortgage and finance business (2008-2013)

6.Project Accountant-KFT Investment Pty Ltd (2006-2009)

7.Assistant Accountant- Mendelson Lawyers (2005-2006).

8.Assistant Accountant -Zambian Ministry of Finance (1996-2001)

Board member:

• Regional Advisory Council for Victoria Multicultural Commission (current)

• African Leadership, Learning & Advocacy Group, (current)

• African Review Panel (Current)

Awards:

• Ambassador for Peace- Universal Peace Federation, (2014) an organization that is in consultative status on Economics and Peace with the United Nation

• Meritorious Service Award – Government of Victoria Award for Excellence In Multicultural Affairs (2014)

• Nominated for African leadership award for community work (2014)