We exist to
support and empower women from
diverse backgrounds
We exist to
support and empower
women from
diverse backgrounds
Our Founder's Story
Maryann Tsai, the visionary behind Reach Her Inc., is a passionate advocate for empowering women and fostering inclusive communities. Her journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for others.
Born to migrant parents, Maryann's parents experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating cultural and systemic barriers. These experiences shaped her understanding of the struggles many women face, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Armed with this insight and a deep desire to make a difference, Maryann channeled her energy into creating a supportive platform for women to overcome these barriers and thrive. In 2022, she founded Reach Her Inc., a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering women through wellbeing and employment pathway programs. Under Maryann’s leadership, the organisation has supported many women, provided many hours of paid work opportunities, and launched transformative initiatives like the Reach Her Business School and EmpowerHer Mentorship Program.
As a TEDx speaker and bestselling author, Maryann continues to share her journey, advocating for gender equality and economic empowerment. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, compassion, and the belief that every woman has the potential to succeed when given the right support.
Through Reach Her Inc., Maryann is building a legacy of empowerment, proving that when women rise, entire communities flourish.
Our Team
Maryann Tsai
Founder & CEO
Maryann Tsai is the founder/CEO of Reach Her Inc, Community Citizen of the Year 2025, UNAAWA Gender Equality Winner 2024, Swan Woman of the Year 2024, an author of #1 bestseller, a TEDx speaker, 2023 Not for profit Excellence & 2022 Multicultural Business Excellence Winner for the Ausmumpreneur Awards.
Maryann is a visionary leader propelled by an unwavering passion for uplifting marginalised women and transforming their lives. She is a true transformation architect who thrives on building ventures from the ground up with heart!
Richa Joshi
Board Chair
Richa graduated with a Bachelor of Science Major in Marketing from Concord University in USA and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from University of Calcutta, India. She has over 10 years of corporate training experience, she was part of the boom of outsourcing that was creating many new roles in India.
She is a life coach, a mentor, a social enterprise business owner and a podcast host. She has volunteered with Mentor with Boosting Female Founders, She Mentors, Reach Her, president of Gladstone Multicultural Association, Women Connecting Women, GCSS P&C, Saiki Sister Committee and Start Up Gladstone.
Nina Visic
Vice Chair
Nina graduated with a bachelor of business (Tourism and hospitality), a certified Mindful Parenting Coach and Head and Heart Mindfulness Instructor. She has volunteered in the South Perth Toy library and P&C Secretary for Collier Primary School.
She is a mum to three little boys and is also a founder of Mindful Parenting Lifestyle.
She is passionate about helping parents to learn the skills of mindful parenting to their children.
Jason Jestin
Treasurer
Jason is a purpose-led entrepreneur, coach and consultant, with a passion for innovation, social enterprise startups, and transformational life coaching, who empowers individuals to explore and discover their own values, purpose, vision and giving them the clarity, conviction and courage to create a life of meaning and purpose, in their careers, entrepreneurial endeavors, or social enterprises. He is a Chartered Accountant with Big 4 experience who spent 14 years in London working eventually leaving his Finance Director role, for an international advertising agency, in order to pivot and create a more meaningful impact.
Joshua Honsa
Board Member
Joshua is a quality manager for a national digital mental health care provider. His experiences in the not for profit sector includes compliance, governance and risk management.
In addition, he has tender application experience with the state and federal tenders.
His personal passion is for supporting and addressing barriers in diverse population groups.
I’m a quality manager for a national digital mental health care provider. I have experiences in the not for profit sector including compliance, governance and risk management.
In addition, I have tender application experience with the state and federal tenders.
My personal passion is for supporting and addressing barriers in diverse population groups.
Dragana Flynn
Board Member
Born in Port Hedland and raised in Perth, Dragana is an only child of migrant parents from a non- English speaking background who moved to Western Australia in search of a better life. She holds tertiary qualifications in Politics and Government; Indigenous and Intercultural Studies and a CELTA.
She has spent many years engaged in volunteer work, including with the Australian Migrant Education Program and the Red Cross Job Cafe initiative. Dragana is now pleased to share her skills and expertise as a member of the Reach Her Board.
Born in Port Hedland and raised in Perth, Dragana is an only child of migrant parents from a non- English speaking background who moved to Western Australia in search of a better life. She holds tertiary qualifications in Politics and Government; Indigenous and Intercultural Studies and a CELTA.
She has spent many years engaged in volunteer work, including with the Australian Migrant Education Program and the Red Cross Job Cafe initiative. Dragana is now pleased to share her skills and expertise as a member of the Reach Her Board.
Samantha Dale
Secretary
Samantha holds tertiary qualifications in Social Science, Education, and Community Development, and is currently working towards a Masters in Law, Policy and Government at UWA. She has experience in governance, project management and stakeholder engagement, and spent several years working as a pro-bono community consultant.
With a passion for advancing civic participation, Samantha has been nominated for and received numerous awards and grants for her work within the local community.
Praveen Vaswani
Board Member
Praveen is the brand and marketing manager of Platinum 99. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – BA, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Swinburne University of Technology.
She moved to Perth in 2018 and began her journey at Platinum 99.
As a brand strategist, she is passionate about helping business organizations to bring their brand to life.
Praveen is the brand and marketing manager of Platinum 99. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – BA, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Swinburne University of Technology.
She moved to Perth in 2018 and began her journey at Platinum 99.
As a brand strategist, she is passionate about helping business organizations to bring their brand to life.
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