Meet the Team
Management

Khairul Razman Ramly
​Founder | CEO
Khairul, a devoted father of three, was inspired by his youngest son Ayden’s autism diagnosis in 2012
to make a meaningful change. Leaving his career in the oil and gas industry, he founded Headstart with
the mission to enhance the quality of life and learning opportunities for individuals with special needs.

Akma Ismail
​Managing Director
With over 15 years of experience in business development and strategic partnerships across the hospitality, wellness, and healthcare sectors, she
contributes valuable insight to Headstart. She focuses on developing strategies that drive growth and ensure the organisation’s long-term sustainability.

Siew Lee Tan
Academy Director
Siew Lee holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, with experience in hospital clinics and ABA therapy. At Headstart, she develops individualized behaviour intervention plans and provides one-on-one therapy, ensuring holistic and collaborative support for each child’s needs.
Centre Managers

Reny Raihana Kamaruzzaman
Centre Manager (Shah Alam)

Izwain Mohd Zaid
Centre Manager (Kuala Lumpur)

Farah Anis Mohd Rafi
Centre Manager (Ampang)
Psychologist

Dr. Ellie Han Yung Lin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ellie, PhD in Psychology, is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in pediatric and adolescent care. With expertise in ASD, ADHD, and social communication challenges, she integrates evidence-based and creative therapies, leading Headstart’s clinical direction with compassion and deep commitment to child development.

Sofia Vijayakumar
Child Psychologist
Sofia, MSc in Applied Child Psychology (UK), is a Consultant Child Psychologist experienced in developmental, learning, and behavioral difficulties including ASD, ADHD, and Dyslexia. With a child-centered and family-focused
approach, she emphasizes accurate assessment and effective, compassionate support for every child’s unique needs.
Shah Alam

Mardhiyah Amiruddin
Principal Behavioural Therapist
Master's in Developmental Psychopathology
Durham University

Fatin Zuhairmy Jupri
Occupational Therapist
MAHPC(OT)02754
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Rahimah Abdul Rahman
Occupational Therapist
MAHPC(OT)02638
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Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Aishah David
Speech - Language Therapist
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Bachelor's Degree in Speech Science
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Syahzanani Sahril
Speech - Language Therapist
MAHPC(SLT)00320
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Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Therapist
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Mogana Kirusnan
Behavioural Therapist
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Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology
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Troy University

Wahida Dayana Mohd Ramli
Head Teacher
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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (HONS)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

Nizam Abdul Rahman
Special Education Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology & Sociology
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Faizah Azuar
Special Education Teacher
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Master's in Language
Studies
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
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Halimah Norhalim
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bachelor's in Food
Biotechnology
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

Izzaturrahman Azizurrahman
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology
Wawasan Open University

Nazaratul Waheeda
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Education (Special Education)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Kuala Lumpur

Wan Zakiah Wan Hamka
Occupational Therapist
MAHPC(OT)02658
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Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
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Nur Athirah Binti Afandy
Speech-Language Therapist
MAHPC(SLT)00263
Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Therapist
Universiti Kebangsaan Malayasia (UKM)
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Fallah Norzin
Occupational Therapist
MAHPC(OT)01876
Master's in Occupational
Therapy
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Bernice Gomez
Head Teacher
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
Middlesex University
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Fatin Aqilah Mohd Anuar
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bachelor Degree in
Psychology
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIA/IIUM)

Aqilah Abdul
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Diploma in
Physchology
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University of Cyberjaya

Ong Lin Ruey
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Diploma in
Physchology
University of Cyberjaya
Ampang

Aida Kamaruddin
Occupational Therapist
MAHPC(OT)01827
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
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Qistina Syakir
Occupational Therapist
MOTA19291196WY
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Liana Zahari
Speech - Language Therapist
MAHPC(SLT)00381
Bachelor's of Health Science (Speech and Language Pathology) Hons
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Ummu Aimann
Speech-Language Therapist
MAHPC(SLT)00244
Bachelor of Science, Speech
Science
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Besanth Singh
Behaviour Therapist
Bachelor in Physchology & Communications
Upper lowa University

Nurfhara Adila Nordin
Head Teacher
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Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology
HELP University

Nazirah Amin
Special Education Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Science (Psychology)
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIA/IIUM)
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Ismira Ismail
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Master of Educational
Psychology
Universiti Malaya (UM)

Irdina Iszam
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
University of Malaya-Wales.

Auni Athilah
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Education (Special Education)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)