Our Team
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2025 & 2026
Chairperson
Ms. Rita Anthony
An experienced senior project coordinator with leadership experience in community service for special needs persons with autism. Rita began her career as a preschool teacher before becoming an activist in a community service organization. She has held leadership roles in not-for-profit organizations and brings extensive expertise in the administration and operations of services supporting PWA. Rita held the position of Coordinator for Early Intervention Programme at the Special Needs Learning Centre (SNLC) and Vocational Training Center under the Archdiocese Office for Human Development (AOHD), Catholic Church (2001 – 2018). She is the founding member and initiated the set-up of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme in 2020.
Deputy Chairperson
Ms. Pathma Krishnan
An experienced professional with extensive background across both the corporate and non-profit sectors, Pathma is a certified SA8000 Social Auditor and trainer, specializing in labor rights, human rights, trade union advocacy, and social compliance. Pathma holds a Master's degree in International Management & Finance and Social Studies from Hamline University Minnesota, USA. Her experience also includes working with children and young adults with Autism in USA and serving as an Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme for six years.
Honorary Secretary
Dr. Eileen Nadarajah
A Retired Selangor State Health Deputy Director (Medical) with an MBBS from Mysore University. Dr. Eileen was formerly an Honorary Secretary (two terms) and a Committee Member (two terms) of the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA). She has worked as a volunteer in the operations team for special needs center for children / adolescent persons with autism. Dr Eileen has served as an Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme for six years.
Honorary Assistant Secretary
Ms. Annie Theresa
A retired government school teacher with 37 years of service, Annie holds a Bachelor of Education (TESL) and a Master of Arts in Language and Speech Pathology, both from the University of Malaya, as well as a Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs (Inclusive Education) from the University of Roehampton. She has been an active volunteer with the Special Needs Learning Centre (SNLC) under the Archdiocese Office for Human Development (AOHD), Catholic Church. Her experience includes community development projects and volunteering with the operations team at a special needs center for children/adolescent persons with autism. Annie has served two years as an Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme.
Honorary Treasurer
Dr. Elise Monerasinghe
A dental surgeon with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Malaya and a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan, Dr. Elise previously served with the Ministry of Health Malaysia and is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, SEGi University. Her experience includes involvement in community projects, as well as over 10 years as a member and volunteer with Kiwanis Club. She has also served as an Executive Committee (EXCO) member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme for two years.
Committee Member
Mr. Ralph Gomez
A television producer with over 40 years of experience in the film and music industry. Ralph is a member of Kiwanis Malaysia and is involved in initiatives supporting the Orang Asli community through the Church of the Assumption. He has experience in community development projects and has worked as a volunteer with Kiwanis for 20 years. He has served as an Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme for six years.
Committee Member
Ms. Vivien Tong
Vivien holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Malaya and has extensive volunteer experience in community development projects and social services. She has been an active volunteer with the Special Needs Learning Centre (SNLC) under the Archdiocese Office for Human Development (AOHD), Catholic Church and has also served as a non-medical volunteer in medical outreach programmes with Maha Karuna Mobile Free Clinic and Yayasan Nanyang Mobile Free Clinic. Vivien has worked as a volunteer in the operations team for special needs center for children / adolescent persons with autism. She has served as an Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme for six years.
Committee Member
Ir. Senthi Rajaratnam
Senthi holds a BTech (Hons) from the University of Bradford and an MSc from the University of Warwick, and is a registered Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), and Fellow of the Institute of Measurement and Control (FInstMC). He is currently a freelance professional Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in the oil and gas sector. Senthi previously served as an EXCO member of Environmental Protection Society of Malaysia NGO for a decade. His experience also includes community development projects and volunteering with the the operations team at a special needs center for children / adolescent persons with autism. He has served as an Executive Committee (EXCO) Member of Kelab Sokongan Pekerjaan Autisme for six years.
JOB COACHES
Job Coach
Rachel Sebastian
Over 20 years experience working with children and adults with Autism. Advanced Diploma in Special Education. Diploma in Culinary Arts from Melbourne, Australia.
Job Coach
Jessica
Over 8 years experience working with children and adults with Autism. Advanced Diploma in Special Education.