Council Members
A Branch Council is elected each year to provide voluntary administration and manage the affairs of the Society.
The Council organises regular events and seminars, engages with students and other organisations, represents the Society at conferences and meetings and advises on the strategic direction of the Society.
At the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, a new Council was elected for 2025/2026.
We’re pleased to advise the council members for 2025/26 are:
Office Bearers
President: : Dr Duygu Yengin
Secretary: Ms Farhana Abedin
Treasurer: Dr Ayasha Akhter
Executive Committee Members
Mr Mark Henley
Dr Qazi Haque
Dr. Dessie Ambaw
Ms Jasmine Douglas
Ms Namrata Nair
WEN-SA Committee
Chair: Dr Jacky Southcott
Young Economist Representative
Dr Rui Zhang
ESA-SA Administrator
Ms Bahare Dadger
Please contact us on admin@esasa.org.au to express your interest in becoming involved.
All contact with the South Australia Branch Council is managed through our Secretariat.
