Elected Officials

Malek Hosseini

 Councillor

  • Telephone0439 291 888
  • Alternate Phone03 9283 3882
  • Email malek.hosseini@pointrussell.gov.au
  • ProfileMalek has consistently advocated for the interests of Point Russell’s underserved and disempowered. He has worked to ensure that all citizens have a voice in matters of civic importance.

Mariam Robinson

 Councillor

  • Telephone0433 992 928
  • Alternate Phone03 9282 3829
  • Email mariam.robinson@pointrussell.gov.au
  • ProfileMariam has been a voice for accessibility, transparency, and community engagement in city leadership. First elected to the council in November 2013 at the age of 28, she created the city’s first guide to the restaurant permitting process from start to finish, and was also a driving force to launch Point Russell’s food truck program.

Yolanda Martinez

 Councillor

  • Telephone0433 992 928
  • Alternate Phone03 9282 3829
  • Email yolanda.martinez@pointrussell.gov.au
  • ProfileYolanda has been a tireless advocate and a voice for Point Russell’s children for more than 10 years. Prior to being elected to the council, Yolanda was a Senior Project Director at Advocates for Children, where she led efforts to advocate for systemic policy reforms that would ensure equity and excellence in education for students in Point Russell public schools.

Samuel Akande

 Councillor

  • Telephone0433 992 928
  • Alternate Phone03 9282 3829
  • Email samuel.akande@pointrussell.gov.au
  • ProfileSam has made it a priority to give back to the community that has given him so much. He served as a teacher for at-risk youth, was the Assistant Director of the Jackson Mann Community Center and spent 5 years as the Executive Director of the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center. In addition, Mark has been a small business owner and been a founding member of several civic organizations.

Victoria Heath

 Councillor

  • Telephone0433 992 928
  • Alternate Phone03 9282 3829
  • Email victoria.heath@pointrussell.gov.au
  • ProfileVictoria has spent her entire career as an advocate, activist, and as a voice on behalf of society's most vulnerable. She was responsible for developing and delivering innovative solutions to fight displacement and brought together all stakeholders: landlords, management companies, housing authorities, and tenants.
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