Vanisa Dhiru MNZM JP, Human rights advocate
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Manawatū-born Indian Vanisa Dhiru is an equality champion with a strong sense of social responsibility.
She holds commissioner roles with the NZ National Commission of UNESCO and the Library & Information Advisory Commission, alongside other advisory and panel roles for NGOs and government departments.
During her career Vanisa has held various leadership roles including CEO of Volunteering New Zealand, Executive Director of 20/20 Trust, and President of the National Council of Women NZ. Based in Wellington, she is a member of the global BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network, Global Women NZ, and the Manawatū regional Te Aho Tāmaka leadership programme.