
Zainab Zaki
Pronoun
Chair; Partnerships Coordinator Aboriginal Health
Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services; The Kids Research Institute Australia
Zainab is a public health leader with over a decade of experience working across not-for-profit organisations, government agencies, and research institutes. She has a strong track record in public health program delivery, research and evaluation, as well as health policy and advocacy. Her passion lies in working collaboratively and strategically with stakeholders, Aboriginal communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
She is the Chair of Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services and an advocate for community-led solutions that foster empowerment and resilience. Committed to addressing inequities, Zainab strives to make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of women and children both locally and across communities.
Zainab holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences from The University of Western Australia.
SESSIONS
Day 1
11:50
Progressing Early, Listening Deep: A Young Leaders Journey
Hear Zainab Zaki as she shares how stepping into a chair role accelerated her growth, shaping her approach to influence, accountability, and courage. Drawing on her work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and diverse stakeholders, she offers practical ways to build trust, honour culture, and turn lived experience into leadership capability.
Zainab Zaki, Chair, Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services; Partnerships Coordinator Aboriginal Health, The Kids Research Institute Australia