Gary is currently the Manager of the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House, and is passionate about community, sitting on various boards including Medea Park Residential Care and St Marys District School Association and also involved with many other groups within the community. Gary previously ran his own IT business for 20 years, working around the East Coast of Tasmania and in education.

Tyler is both project officer and gardener for the THRIVE Community Garden initiative auspiced by St Helens Neighbourhood House. He has a keen focus on growing the skills and capacity of people, community development and providing Break O’Day with the security and access to organically grown, low cost and nutritious produce.

Tristan has diversified her expertise since arriving in Tasmania - working and volunteering in functions and events, community development and education. Tristan is currently working with the Hagley Farm Visitor Centre, developing authentic, meaningful, hands on learning opportunities in agriculture for both primary and secondary students. Tristan is passionate about empowering young people and is driven to promote positive change.

Tara founded Foundations to Flourish on King Island and is a consultant at Positivity with Purpose. Her background is in writing, teaching and training, with particular focus on wellbeing in schools and communities. Tara's passion lies in empowering people and their communities to flourish in their unique context.

Ally is a committed health professional who is motivated to support and enable people to be the best versions of themselves by increasing the health and wellbeing initiatives in local community, improving health literacy and creating local connections. Ally is a Nutritional Medicine practitioner and Founder of Learn to Nourish. She is also the Wellness 360 Project Coordinator at the West Moonah Community House.

Dan is an energetic, action seeking professional with a general love and lust for life. With a history of leadership roles across sectors such as Media, Building and Construction and more recently the Social Services sector, his passion is to empower others to reach their potential in both personal and professional life through the provision of tailored professional supervision and strengths based coaching.

Tanya has worked in the early childhood education and care sector in various roles for the past 20 years. Tanya has a strong interest in support and advocacy for children and families. Tanya is the Hub4Health Coordinator and manages Building Blocks, a mobile early learning and parenting support program.

Joselle is passionate about her local community of Bridgewater, and has enjoyed many roles working in the area that allow her to share stories with and of the community in order to create positive change. She currently works with the Australian Red Cross as a Community Development Project Officer.

Sally is passionate about social justice and especially reducing all forms of violence. Sally is motivated by outcomes seen in people’s lives, changed as they are encouraged and supported to overcome life barriers. Currently managing a women and children’s homeless shelter, and grateful to be learning with, and leading a team also inspired to fight for injustice.

Geoffrey is the Southern Manager of Alpha Electrics.  Geoffrey is passionate about his local community and is currently a Councillor with Sorell Council and is involved with many local community organisations.  Geoffrey is keen to use his knowledge to support, strengthen and grow the local community, to provide better outcomes for the community and to increase community connection and cohesion.

Alicia currently works in the Housing and Homelessness sector at Colony 47 as the Front Door Coordinator. After completing her Master of Social Work, Alicia worked directly in front line service with people experiencing homelessness.  She has taken opportunities to move into leadership roles within the team. Alicia is passionate about housing and security believing that when people are safe individuals and communities can thrive.

Lynnette has worked in the community sector for over 25 years in the northern region. She has also been involved in a volunteer basis for local sporting groups and youth organisations during this time.   She is passionate about helping others and ensuring that all people have the same opportunities and are treated fairly.

Anita is a passionate recreational beekeeper with a focus on engaging youth in beekeeping and building a strong connected youth beekeeping network in Australia.   Anita founded the Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers in 2017 as a way of giving children access to beekeeping.  In 2019 Anita received the Tasmanian Women in Agriculture’s Encouragement Award and in 2020 Anita received a Churchill Fellowship.

Rajender (Raj) has a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology.  He works with the Hobart City Council as a culture connecter and is an entrepreneur for healthy living. Raj is a recipient of a Rotary Youth Leadership Award, a Lord Mayors Favourite Award and was nominated for a Tasmanian Young Achiever Award in 2019 for his involvement in and with the community.

Ajit is a design engineer by profession who spends his free time volunteering in various Indo-cultural community organisations.  He is passionate about harmony, integrity, and the interconnectivity of organisations.  Ajit is a student of universal wisdom from Vedic literature. He is the founding President of Deepavali Tasmania and President of the Indian Cultural Society of Tasmania.

H.K. is a non-binary, contemporary performance artist based in Hobart, holding a Bachelor of Arts and qualifications in fitness, business, and customer service. They champion DRILL Performance’s creative work in schools, heading up programs state-wide. They run their own drag performance company, The Haus of Trash, perform across the nation and run workshops for others to discover and express their individuality.

Cheryl is the Project and Administration Officer with the Tasmanian Community Fund.  Cheryl is passionate about supporting her community to meet their goals through her work with the Tasmanian Community Fund.  Cheryl was the Treasurer of the Sorell Football Club for nearly 10 years and has been a Committee Member of the Pittwater Scout Parent Group.

Katie has worked within the Community Housing Sector for 15 years and is currently employed with Mission Australia Housing. She is passionate about empowering people to sustain their tenancies, preventing homelessness and strengthening communities. Katie strongly believes that everyone should have access to safe, secure and affordable housing.

Erin is passionate about her local community and equality. Erin works to build skills, create community connection and develop awareness. Erin is the Assistant Treasurer at the St Helens Neighbourhood House and is also the Food Program Coordinator at the House. Previously, Erin volunteered at the local online access centre. Erin is currently working towards a Diploma of Community Services.