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Larise (she/her) prides herself on forming connections in diverse spaces, informed by her background in Media and Communications and previous experience in community radio, content creation and customer service. 

Larise values learning about people's experiences no matter how big or small.

If you spot Larise in a workshop, you’ll find her tapping into her storytelling skills and sprinkling in humour and fun as much as possible. She is committed to empowering and lifting the voices of young people but doubles as an agent of chaos who will stop at nothing to make sure everyone in the room understands her weirdest and whackiest references. 

Outside of workshops, Larise is a budding DJ with strong ties to Pan-African artists. A passionate traveller, she’s visited 13 countries and proudly encourages everyone - especially as a Zimbabwean - to experience a safari at least once.

Meet the team

Lucy Thomas OAM

CEO & Co-Founder

Rosie Thomas OAM

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Sharni Ames

General Manager

Dan Donahoo

Head of Projects

Kirsty Kain

Head of Programs

Raymund Ray

Head of Sales & Marketing

Raksha Yadalam

Digital and Social Media Manager

Ruby Bourke

Project Coordinator, Youth Participation

Maria Chindris

Lead School Engagement Coordinator

Riley

School Engagement & Growth Coordinator

Lamisa Shah

Co-Facilitator

Sophie Ulcoq

School Engagement Coordinator

Sarah Rafferty

Finance Manager

Ella Beveridge

Programs Teams Coordinator

Adelaide Thompson

Head of Fundraising

Ali

Program Presenter

Jemima

Program Presenter

Lachy

Program Presenter

Caitlin

Program Presenter

Marc

Program Presenter

Riley

Program Presenter

Munashe Chagumaira

Program Presenter

Drizzy

Program Presenter

Hannah Valenti

Program Presenter

Molly Rennick

Program Presenter

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