Delicia Daviana Mathew

“I began my career as a HR junior executive in charge of recruitment and payroll for a company in Kuala Lumpur. It was challenging but I really enjoyed it, and I soon realised that it was what I wanted to do as a career.

“In 2010, I got an offer from the Human Resources Department here at Curtin Malaysia to be in charge of its Compensation & Benefits Section and jumped at the opportunity. In 2013, I was promoted to senior officer in charge the section as well as its Employee Relations section. Human resources will always be my passion and this year marks my tenth year in the field.

“I try to have a good work-life balance and dance fitness is a big part of my life outside of work. Dancing is a great way to work out and I’ve been on a continual weight loss journey since my very first Zumba class. Now, I’m a U-JAM addict and instructor. I completed my U-JAM Instructor workshop last year and I’m glad I also passed my video assessment. I never thought I would become a fitness instructor, but with the support and encouragement of the U-JAM community, I’m enjoying every minute of it. I really enjoy sharing the joy of dance in my classes. So, my take on life is: find something you love doing and put all your heart and soul into it!” –Delicia Daviana Mathew, Senior Human Resources Officer