Academic Advisory Board
- Dr. Chan Kin Meng (Jeremaih)
- Dr. Lidia Gomes
- Paulo da Cruz Araujo
- Dr. Renjith Joseph
- Adrian Somanader
- Shanmukha Bhuravarjhula
Dr Chan Kin Meng (Jeremaih)
Profession
- CEO, Island Explorer Holidays , Dili Chairman, HOTL Association which is a leading tourism and hospitality-based association in Timor-Leste with a wide range of membership representing private sector businesses involved in hospitality such as hotels, tour operators, restaurants and flight operators.
- Director for Air Timor
- Director for Balibo Fort Hotel (Dili)
- Executive Director of Pelican Paradise (Dili)
Qualifications
- MBBS from Malaysia (Emergency and Trauma room Doctor in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)
Dr Lidia Gomes
Profession
- Dean of Faculty of Medicine and Health Science at Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL)
- President of Midwife Association Timor-Leste
Qualifications
- Phd in Public Health from UERJ University
- Masters in Maternal , Child Health, Reproductive Health(University of Gadjah Mada)
- Bachelors in Public Health (University of Airlangga)
Paulo da Cruz Araujo
Profession
- Advisor - International Relations (To Presidency of the Republic of Timor-Leste)
- Senior Legal and Public Administration Advisor to the Cabinet of the Minister ( Government of Timor Leste)
- Member of the Press Council as appointed by the National Parliament of Timor-Leste
- Senior Legal Advisor to the Cabinet of the Vice-Minister of Planning, Environment and Housing, Government of Timor-Leste
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Jan 2014 (The Australian National University)
- Bachelor of Laws - LLB, (Charles Darwin University)
- Bachelor in Applied Science (RMIT University)
Dr. Renjith Joseph
Chairman & Managing Director
Renjith Joseph is a seasoned education industry professional and entrepreneur based in Sydney, Australia. With over 20 years of experience, he has owned and managed several businesses across New South Wales and South Australia, shaping the landscape of vocational education through innovative and industry-driven initiatives. As chairman of AVM Group, Renjith is expanding his businesses into India and the Middle East, in addition to established businesses in Australia, Fiji and Timor-Leste.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Hotel Management
- Master’s in International Business from Griffith University
Recognition
Adrian Somanader
Director of Operations
CK Bhuravarjhula
Profession
- Director of Project Management
Over 25 Years of Sales, Marketing & Management experience in the Education, Travel and Hospitality industries. Experienced in designing and successfully implementing unique marketing plans on a small budget. Traveled extensively across Australia and have participated in numerous trade shows.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Business focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Arrow Training.