Our Board of Members
Nurul Rafeeqa, a practising lawyer in Sabah and Managing Partner at Messrs Nurul Rafeeqa Advocates, brings formidable legal expertise to ANAK. With a Master in Criminal Justice and a rich background as a former lecturer, she is a powerful voice championing the rights and legal protections of stateless and undocumented communities in Sabah.
Dr. Andika Wahab, Deputy Director of the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), brings deep expertise in international migration and business and human rights to the ANAK board. With a PhD in International Relations and Anthropology, he blends scholarly insight to champion the rights and dignity of stateless and undocumented communities in Sabah.
Our Core Team
Anne Baltazar, Co-Founder and Executive Director at ANAK, is a PhD candidate in Social Science with 16 years of impactful leadership in human rights and non-profit work. She specialises in advancing children’s rights, combating statelessness, and tackling child labour in Sabah’s oil palm plantations, while serving as a Council Member of Malaysia’s Council for Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (CSO-MAPO) since 2024 and a registered Social Worker since 2015.
Stephie J. Benedict, Programme Manager at ANAK. A Master’s graduate in Art History and Cultural Management with five years of dedicated non-profit experience. Her work in Good Shepherd Services focused on impactful training for youth, gender-based violence and creative visualisation.
Jossie Fabian, Finance and Human Resources Manager at ANAK. Her finance degree and seven years of NGO leadership to anchor ANAK’s mission. She provides the strategic backbone for our growth, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
Cameliah Thomas, Senior Programme Officer (Community Engagement) at ANAK. With a Hospitality background and diverse industry expertise, she brings four years of experience from WWF-Malaysia and specialized research on statelessness with the University of British Columbia. Her background as a legal secretary in pro bono criminal defense further strengthens her commitment to protecting the rights of migrants and undocumented communities in Sabah. |
Melisa Hassan, Senior Programme Officer (Community Paralegal) at ANAK. A Social Sciences graduate with intimate knowledge of the barriers faced by stateless people, she delivers skilled, compassionate support in overcoming bureaucratic hurdles to obtain documentation and access vital services. Her advocacy ensures legal protections and dignity for undocumented and marginalized communities in Sabah.
Alanis Mah, Programme Officer (Community Paralegal) at ANAK. Graphic design graduate. As a talented illustrator, she expertly leads the creation of compelling awareness materials and infographics on statelessness in Sabah, collaborating closely with communities to inform, empower, and mobilize public support for children’s rights and non-discrimination among stateless and undocumented individuals.
Sitti Fatimah, Policy & Advocacy Officer at ANAK. A Finance & Banking graduate, she first engaged with statelessness through student advocacy. She now leverages her analytical background to champion policy reform for stateless and undocumented communities in Sabah. |
Aime Marisa, Policy & Advocacy Officer at ANAK. A law graduate deeply committed to ending statelessness in Malaysia. Her personal experience provides profound insight into the challenges faced by stateless individuals, driving her advocacy for legal reform and citizenship rights. With experience in international NGOs and community-based organizations, she is a powerful voice for migrant worker and refugee rights. |
Akhdan Sheikshah, Programme Officer (Community Engagement) at ANAK. A Graphic Design graduate with a decade of creative expertise, he blends visual communication with field-tested outreach. Formerly a Techno-Commercial Officer, he excels at translating complex info into accessible solutions for stateless and undocumented communities in Sabah. |
Kelvin Soimin, Communications Executive at ANAK. A Computer Science grad with 7+ years in NGO child protection and corporate comms. He bridges strategy with grassroots advocacy to empower stateless children in Sabah and drive social change.
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