The GLSA team comprises of a small team of individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests, but with a common goal to work towards bringing our children home…
Dr Yusuf Arieff
Chairman of the Board
Yusuf is a registered general practitioner with an honours in public administration. He also has a diploma in Islamic Studies and serves on various community forums. He is passionate about holistic wellness and giving back to the community.
Naseema Hassan
Board Secretary
Naseema is a practising attorney for over 20 years and holds a Batchelor of Social Science degree and an LLB degree with special interest in family law, all child-related issues and Muslim personal law. Naseema has been with GLSA since its inception and remains committed to making a change in the lives of young children globally.
Taariq Paulsen
Board Member: Finance
Tax Manager of the largest Oil and Gas service company with over 15+ years financial experience. A clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and passionate leadership to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Shamiel Parker
Board Member: Education
20+ years in Retail Supply Chain, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business and System Analyst.
Solution Architect by day and passionately serving communities at night.
Khalil Aleker
Board Member: Marketing
Khalil Aleker is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations, project management and digital marketing.
With over a decade of experience in senior management roles, Khalil has developed a reputation for delivering exceptional results for the companies he has worked for including Metropolitan, PBT Group and Dentons.