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Q and A with Casey Multifaith Network president Kasuni Mendis

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

My car is named Richard after Richard Hammond from Top Gear.

What do you love about the work you do with the Casey Multifaith Network?

I love that I get to connect with so many different community members and learn more about their story. It’s these stories that collectively create our community and make us so special.

What would your last meal be?

Combination Laksa.

What is your most memorable moment?

Nominating for Casey Council elections in 2016.

What event, past or present, would you like to witness?

The swearing in of Barack Obama for his first presidency.

Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

The Buddha, Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad.

What are you currently listening to, watching or reading?

I’m currently reading Jay Shetty’s book Think Like a Monk and watching The Recruit on Netflix.

If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?

I would attempt Sri Lankan Watalappan.

Where is your dream holiday destination?

New Zealand, as I’ve never been but it seems beautiful!

What were you like as a kid?

I was studious and reserved but with a cheerful attitude.

What was your first job?

A debt collector, strangely enough.

What are the three most used apps on your phone?

Like most millennials: Instagram, Messenger and Whatsapp.

What’s one question that you have always wanted answered?

Do you eat or drink soup?

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