Dr Vahideh Hosseini is the founder and director of Florence Community Schools in Timor-Leste, an initiative launched in 2023 with a mission to provide inclusive, high-quality education to underserved communities. A dedicated leader in both education and humanitarian service, Dr Hosseini also served as the President of the Rotary Club of Dili from 2023 to 2025, where they championed community development and international collaboration. In parallel with her leadership roles, she has been a university lecturer at UNITAL for over 11 years, nurturing future generations with a strong foundation in academic excellence and civic responsibility.

Dr Hosseini had an extensive career in Australia, including 18 years as a Regional Manager for the Australian Red Cross, where they led large-scale humanitarian operations and community outreach programs. Dr Hosseini’s commitment to advocacy and multicultural support was further demonstrated through her work as a Bilingual Information Officer with the Department of Immigration and as a contributor to the Refugee Council of Australia. With a career spanning education, humanitarian aid, and community leadership, she brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to all her efforts.