Santosh is passionate about promoting the strength of diversity. He is the founding president of the first registered Nepali community organisation, which was awarded as the best community organisation in the north in 2020. He has been advocating diversity and various issues of multicultural communities in Australia through multicultural peak bodies at the state and national levels. He has finished his PhD in Social Science and now teaches cultural safety to students at the University of Tasmania.

Ellie is the Marketing and Communications officer for Centacare Evolve Housing and St Joseph Affordable Homes. She has specific interests in strategic communications in Tasmania and loves contributing to the success of projects in community. Ellie is also passionate about inspiring positive wellbeing in young people, which she achieves through teaching with ATJ Dance School. Her approach to teaching creates an inclusive environment to improve physical health, while actively prioritising mental health.

Kristy is passionate about food security and equality, with a focus on rural and regional areas. Her current role as Centre Manager for Copping Community Care, has given her the opportunity to expand her knowledge around the barriers people face when accessing food assistance. Kristy believes that everyone has the right to healthy food and that the experience of receiving assistance should be a positive and dignifying one.

Mandy was a community Pharmacist owner in NSW until 2015 when she returned to Tasmania. She now lives on a farm at Rowella and is passionate about giving back to Tasmania. She is active in her local community organising events and fundraisers. Mandy is currently Secretary of Tamar Valley Business Association and is on the Executive Committee for Tasmanian Women in Agriculture.

Jal was born in South Sudan and grew up in a refugee camp in Kenya. Jal has lived in Australia for 20 years.  He is a father of 3. He loves all kind of sports- running to darts.  He played soccer but watches rugby league to relax. Jal is an introvert although he loves a challenge. Jal is the senior project and case manager for the Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT) at the Migrant Resource Centre Tas (MRC Tas) and currently the vice president of the South Sudanese Community Association of Tas (SSCAT).

Mae has a strong dedication to facilitating the successful integration of migrants in Tasmania by equipping them with job skills, empowering the community, and promoting sustainable living practices. Her ultimate goal is to witness a greater number of migrants proudly embracing their cultural heritage while also adapting to the Australian way of life. Additionally, Mae seeks to raise awareness about indigenous culture, nature conservation, and food resilience. With two decades of experience in the education and training sector, she now serves as a program manager at the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania.

Ashleigh (she/they) works passionately with young people to build their capacity as leaders and to support them in gaining skills and knowledge to build their community. They are currently developing distinctive communities at University of Tasmania Cradle Coast in their role as Community Experience Coordinator. Ashleigh’s two core values are Inclusion and Altruism, which are demonstrated in their professional framework of practice, and alignment within the Community Development space. In personal time, they enjoy coffee, exploring Tasmania by car, dabbling in visual arts and volunteering in their community.

Fabian is a Counsellor & Psychotherapist primarily working with addiction, trauma, and recovery. He has experience in disability, AOD, justice, homelessness, community services, forensics, and mental health. Fabian also has a deep fascination for exploring organisational change, culture, growth, and learning. He serves on three boards, including as VP of the Tasmanian Men's Health & Wellbeing Association, with a focus on improving the ways we connect with ourselves, others, and our environment.

Eliza Hazelwood is the Community & Communications Officer at Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on the beautiful East Coast of Tasmania. As a Community Development Officer, Eliza works with individuals and whole communities to empower them to identify opportunities, their needs, rights and responsibilities. She develops and assists the community with activities, events and services to generate aspiration and confidence within the community.

Alicia is currently working as a program facilitator with Troublesmiths, a youth social enterprise based in Nipaluna/Hobart, helping young people to create a vision and pathway plan for their future through self-exploration and practical work experience. She is a proud member of the Derwent Valley Community and is passionate about creating security and opportunities for local families and young people though empowerment and inclusion.

Vikki is the Centre Leader of the Queenstown Child and Family Learning Centre and a councillor on the West Coast Council. She has a strong focus on social justice for remote communities and works alongside community members to advocate for innovative, place-based initiatives that enable growth, change and resilience.  Vikki also excels in grass-roots facilitation, drawing upon her extensive network of contacts to amplify local opportunity and impact.

Originally from Brazil, Isabela is a sports enthusiast, passionate for increasing well-being and empowering people through sport. Since 2007, she has been involved in the sports industry, initially organizing sports events. For the past seven years, she has focused on the swimming industry, and more recently, she shifted to the non-profit sector, splitting her time working for Reclink, as the sports Coordinator, and Variety, as the Kids Support Manager.

Winner of Tasmanian Community Outstanding Achiever Award, Aimen is an impassioned community volunteer and multicultural advocate, volunteering internationally and locally for 16 years. Currently working as Employment Program Officer at Migrant Resource Centre and Interim Chair of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania she advocates for community integration. Along with her craft, she enjoys photography, gardening and plays volleyball for the Van Diemen Volleyball Club.

Chloe is currently an Executive Officer for a small non-for-profit disability organisation. She is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures, developing and mentoring staff, and person-centred approaches.

Cally has enjoyed working as a health professional at Diabetes Tasmania for the past 8 years, supporting people living with diabetes and/or heart disease across a variety of programs. She hopes to continue to work alongside people as they navigate their health, acknowledging their unique strengths, values, and experiences.

Bec is a Health and Wellness Coach in George Town Tasmania, developing community connection projects.  She volunteers in different capacities in her community including but not all, President of a local artisan group, Pet food pantry and mentoring local youths and adults. She believes embracing connection with community is important to support, nurture connection and personal/community growth.

Rebecca is the Community Connector at the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House.  She has a passion for  meeting new people and working within a great community to get services and outcomes and create friendships.  Being able to work in a team environment and delivering services that are not always available in rural areas are high priorities.

Madeleine is the Chair of The Canteen Australia Board and is passionate about giving back to the organisation that was there for her when she needed it most. Canteen supports young people who have been impacted by cancer, including patients, siblings and offspring through peer support and novel leadership models. Madeleine's goal is to help Canteen ensure no young person has to face cancer alone.