Meet Our Team.
Muscat Mums is run entirely by volunteers and many of them take up more than one role within the organisation. Here is a short introduction by each coordinator to give you an idea of their background and experience at Muscat Mums. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the roles, please do let us know as there are always opportunities coming up as mums move country or their children grow up.
Chair: |
Hi Mums!
I'm Marianna, originally Greek-Korean but born and raised in Oman. Our little family has been on the move (Oman, France, Angola and Madagascar to name a few,) but we're happy to call Muscat home again. I've joined the team a the new chair and can't wait to plan exciting events for you all this year! My girls Sophia (2.5) and Alex (7m) are the reason I'm here with you all today. Although I was born here, I found motherhood quite overwhelming, and I received a ton of support from the Muscat Mums community so I hope you all do too. Whatever you're looking for, we really hope we can help you with it. Thank you for making the community what it is today! |
Secretary: |
Hello! I'm Nadia.
I've lived in Muscat since 2016. I left the UK with my husband and two suitcases and no idea what to expect next! Seven years later, two beautiful children and a cat - Muscat, the mountains and the wadis are truly home. Muscat Mums has been a blessing for me to connect with lovely families from all corners of the world. The toy library and book library are amazing to keep my little mini me's entertained and the Halloween / Christmas events bring a sparkle to my children's eyes. I'm very excited to join the MM team and be a part of creating happy and exciting memories for all our families. |
Finance Officer. |
Finance Officer.
Hi, I'm Kate. I was born and raised in Canada, but have lived abroad now for over ten years. I moved from Scandinavia to Oman with my husband in 2018, and now we have a little girl born in 2020, and a little boy, born earlier this year. I'm a lawyer, a traveler, a baker, and a letterer / illustrator, and I'll be keeping track of Muscat Mums' finances. I'm a fairly new member, so I look forward to meeting you all soon! |
Scallywags Coordinator: |
Hi! I'm Ankita Tare Habibulla, a Mumbaikar who's been in Muscat since 2018. I'm married with 5 kids - A boy (16 yo), a baby girl (1 yo), A man and 2 fur babies :) Muscat is a great place to bring up families - the beaches, mountains, wadis and desert are fantastic for picnics and camping with your friends and family. I'm an artiste and choreographer by professional training. Love to socialize and revel in organizing events. Enjoy traveling and living life to the fullest.
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Memberships and Large Toy Library Coordinator. |
Hi I’m Naveen and I’m a new mom. I had my daughter in September 2020, which was also when I decided to be come a stay at home mom. Before having Aya, I was a nursery teacher.
I joined Muscat Moms in January 2021, in hopes of meeting new people and stepping out of my comfort zone. I was the business partner coordinator and am so excited to now take over as coordinator for the large toy library and also memberships. I look forward to meeting everyone. |
Cheeky Monkeys Coordinator. |
Hi! My name is Liz, the Coordinators for the Cheeky Monkeys age group. I was born in Canada and moved to England in 2012 to be with my boyfriend at the time. We married in 2015 and I gave birth to your wonderful babies in 2018 and 2020. I'm a registered social worker in England specialising in adult mental health services, currently not practicing, and I've been a Chief Home Officer since the birth of my son 3 years ago . We moved to Muscat almost 2 years ago, but I only joined Muscat Mums 8 months ago. I've been pretty active in the group hence I accepted to volunteer as a Coordinator in January 2023. We are grateful for our time in Oman, and I believe that my life experiences have brought me to where I am meant to be today. Looking forward to meeting you all and I hope that Muscat Mums can bring you whatever it is you are seeking!
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Book Library Coordinator. |
Hi - my name is Laleh, mum of an amazing 4 y/o daughter named Sharan. I am a physiotherapist and moved to Oman from Iran in 2019. Since I joined Muscat Mums, I started to know a lot of lovely people and in a short time I felt like home - knowing people I can count on and have fun with. I love Oman because of its peaceful atmosphere and so many beautiful places you can explore. My hobbies are cooking, baking, music and singing. I found peace in them. I believe the whole point of life is about listening, understanding and feel each other’s music and the energy comes from us. Only in this way we can be less judgmental and more at peace with ourself and others. Looking forward to see you all and make great memories.
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Book Library Coordinator: |
Hi, I am Hetvi the coordinator of the Book Library for Muscat Mums. I am originally from Mumbai, India. I moved to Muscat in January 2013 after my marriage.
I am a commercial artist and was working with an advertising agency in India. Currently taking up freelance graphic designing work. I love art and craft & also enjoy my time in kitchen when it comes to baking. |
Toy Library Coordinator. |
Hello! My name is Denise and I co-coordinate the Toy Library with Jenny! Though I am Chinese-Filipino, I spent the majority of my childhood in Japan and most of my adulthood in the USA. I moved to Sohar in 2016 to teach in Al Batinah International School as a Learning Support teacher. In 2018 I moved to Muscat to join my husband and had Noah and became a full-time mommy. We have been very fortunate to have lots of support through my husband’s family who have been in Oman for a very long time. They have allowed us to continue saving the world through Pandemic or conquering the lands of Catan, some of our favorite board games. I also enjoy eating out or making a mess in the kitchen. I look forward to meeting you all!
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Baby Gear Library and Muscateers Coordinator. |
Hi , I’m Annie from Mongolia mother of 3 beautiful boys. My older son is 9 and twins are 3 years old. We moved here in 2009 and I’ve joined MM’s in 2011 when I was pregnant with first one. it’s been over 10 years now and I love to meet new people and love parties! My kids have the same love of parties, play dates & camping. Oman is home for us, we love this country so much.
Great to be part of the team now. I’m coordinator of the baby gear library. |
Newsletter and Website Coordinator. |
Hi! I'm Kelly originally from England but an expat for almost ten years now. When we moved to Muscat in July of 2021, finding Muscat Mums and the support they provide was a real lifeline. It is a community full of fantastic women supporting each other, raising each other up and providing a plethora of offerings not just to enrich our children's lives but ours too. I have a background in Early Years and providing additional support to children who need it. I enjoy family time, travelling, reading, baking and eating! I look forward to meeting you soon.
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Bumps And Babes Coordinator. |
Hi! My name is Céline and I'm Austrian / French but raised in Austria and have a background in Interior Design. I have been in Oman since 2019 and moved here with my husband who is Omani. I'm a mother of two little boys and had my oldest in 2021 Layth and Adam my youngest in 2022. I joined Muscat Mums quite recently in February 2023 hoping to meet other lovely mothers and keep my eldest entertained with the lovely play dates Muscat Mums is always organising. Since I joined it has been a really wonderful experience to be a part of this group.
As the new Bumps and Babes Coordinator, I'm hoping to create new, wonderful memories for new mums and their babes. |
Events Coordinator. |
Hey! I am Kathrin and my little family moved to Oman in 2020. We have two little kids (4 and almost 2) and at the beginning of next year, we will be a family of 5. We enjoy life in Oman with our kids and they keep us busy :) I love Arabic as a language, the Omani culture, sports, everything that's outdoors and I always look for new adventures.
Muscat Mums helped me to meet new people and I really love the fun and creative events and play dates. I am excited for all the upcoming new events I get to plan with Ania and am looking forward to meeting a lot of mums and their little ones. |