"Thank you for your support."

Hani Nur Zaihanirah Zaini, DTM

International Director 2025 - 2027

About

Inclusive Leadership, Innovation with a Heart

Empowering Growth by Embracing Every Voice

As International Director, I will work to ensure no one is left behind. Together, we can embrace technology without compromising accessibility, foster innovation while honoring tradition, and make Toastmasters a space where everyone — regardless of age or background — can thrive.

Join me in championing diversity, collaboration, and growth to empower every member in our rapidly evolving world.

Hani Nur Zaihanirah Zaini, DTM

Toastmasters since: 2013

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Honours) of Science in Architecture

Profession:

General Manager, Investment Holdings

Serving:

International Director 2025 - 2027

Hani's Journey

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Hani Nur Zaihanirah, DTM

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Dedicated Toastmaster:

Select Distinguished District Director
Excellence in Programme Quality
Excellence in Club Growth
Distinguished Toastmaster
Club Coach and Mentor
Pathways Guide

Offices Held:

2025 - 2027 International Director
2024-2025 Immediate Past District Director
2023-2024 District Director
2022-2023 Programme Quality Director
2021-2022 Club Growth Director
2020-2021 Administration Manager
2019-2020 Public Relation Manager
2018-2019 Division Director
2017-2018 Pathways Guide

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Personal Philosophy

As a corporate storyteller and leadership coach, Hani believes in the power of communication to transform lives and empower vision to reality. As a mother and mentor, Hani is driven by a desire to leave a legacy of service, leadership, and collaboration that inspires future generations.

As International Director

Hani aims to bring her expertise in Digital Marketing to help Toastmasters members embrace technology and digital tools without sacrificing accessibility. In a rapidly evolving world, no one should be left behind in developing communication and leadership skills because of technology.

Toastmasters is for everyone, regardless of age or background. Her goal is to ensure that our programs remain inclusive and relevant, empowering members to stay engaged and grow with the organization.

Hani’s vision is to foster a culture of diversity, innovation, and collaboration within Toastmasters. By embracing the unique strengths of our global community, she hopes to create opportunities that empower members to thrive, connect meaningfully, and continue their personal and professional growth journeys.

Other Interests

Community
Singing
Travel

Hani is actively involved in AZAM Sarawak, where she channels her volunteer spirit to give back to her community. She serves in Strategic Communication and Youth Development Board Committee.

Hani communicates her soul and creativity through singing, with a love for powerful ballads by artists like Adele, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga.

Passionate about traveling, she enjoys backpacking to immerse herself in new cultures and broaden her worldview. Through these interests, Hani brings balance in her leadership with a love for long life learning and fun.

Link to Hani's Official Biography

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2025 - 2026 Board of Directors

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As trainer and leader, Hani brings over a decade of experience in empowering individuals and teams to achieve their greatest potential. Currently serving as the Immediate Past District Director for District 87, Hani has a proven track record of fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence across East Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste.

Professional Expertise
- Business Development
- Training & Coaching
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Storyteller
- Digital Marketing

Hani has led teams through challenging times, restructured organizations for success, and built thriving environments where trust and communication flourish. She led remote and hybrid teams as Head of Operation in a Software as a Service (SaaS) Company and as Business Development Manager in a Web3.0 Organisation.

As a Certified and Accredited Trainer by the Malaysia Human Resource Development Corporation, she motivates numerous leadership teams through her signature Team Building Modules and performance training. She is also a Certified Digital Marketing Associate by the Digital Marketing Institute, DMI Ireland.

She has been invited to numerous corporate engagement & schools as motivational speaker because of her extensive experience in team management.

News Release

Malaysian National News

The Stars

"Toastmasters get M’sian lass on board"

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Majoriti

"Graduan UTS harumkan nama Malaysia, dipilih ahli lembaga pengarah Toastmasters International"

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News from the Government of Sarawak

Sarawak Premier Department

"Hani Nur Zaihanirah Zaini First Sarawakian Woman Elected to Toastmasters International Board"

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News from Sarawak, Malaysia

Borneo Post Online

"Kuching’s Hani Nur Zaihanirah makes history as first M’sian woman elected to Toastmasters International Board"

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Dayak Daily

"Sarawakian Hani Nur Zaihanirah first Malaysian woman elected to Toastmasters International Board"

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Utusan Sarawak

"Sarawakian Hani Nur Zaihanirah first Malaysian woman elected to Toastmasters International Board"

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Suara Sarawak

"Anak jati Kuching cipta sejarah dalam Toastmasters International"

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CATS FM

"Anak jati Sarawak dilantik sebagai pengarah baharu organisasi pendidikan global"

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Sarawak Edition

Toastmasters members elect Hani Nur Zaihanirah Zaini to International Board"

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Get in Touch

hzaini@toastmasters.org

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Testimonies

Benjamin McCormick, Past International Director

Watching Hani lead has been like seeing a light on the hill, the optimism she fuels in the teams she leads is catching and a wonder to behold