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Ella is a dynamic team leader, expert presenter, and lifelong learner with a passion for empowering young people through inclusivity, connection, and care. With over six years of experience working across educational spaces in Australia, she has collaborated with teachers, students, and communities from the coast to the country; bringing energy, insight, and heart to every room she walks into.

Holding a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Politics and Crime, Justice, and Legal Studies. Ella brings both critical thinking and social awareness to her work. Her passion for youth leadership, deep belief in unconditional positive regard, and commitment to inclusive spaces are at the core of everything she does.

As a country girl, now living and working in the city, Ella’s always happy to share an unexpected tale of her outdoorsy upbringing. She's passionate about sustainability, the arts, and making learning not just accessible, but also aesthetic and joyful. As a theatre kid, her charismatic and creative approach to program design helps young people feel seen, supported, and inspired.

As Programs Team Coordinator, Ella brings a youthful energy and strategic mindset to her team. Ella is driven by her intention to spend life working in creative and energetic roles for purpose-led organisations that champion social change.

Ella is a creative force with a cause. And she’s just getting started.

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

Adelaide Thompson

Head of Fundraising

Ali

Program Presenter

Jemima

Program Presenter

Lachy

Program Presenter

Larise

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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