Charmaine Hedding is the President of Shai Fund, leading global efforts to protect persecuted minorities, advocate for religious freedom, and provide humanitarian aid in crisis zones.

With over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector, she has designed and implemented emergency relief programs in war-torn regions, consulted for government agencies and NGOs, and spoken at international forums on religious persecution and humanitarian response. Her work has directly impacted vulnerable communities, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and security.