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Youth team

Meet the Team

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Lina Ishu

Youth Team Leader

Lina is an explorer; she loves solo travel all over the world. She enjoys reading about modern and ancient history. She also collects stamps and takes pictures of beautiful doorways in different countries.

Nina Nymeyer

Girls and Young Women’s Project Officer

Nina loves summer time, the beach and ocean swimming. On weekends, she likes running and bushwalking with her dog, Luna. Her favourite food is homemade spaghetti bolognese and mango smoothies!

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Ana Marija Alachkovska

Girls and Young Women’s Project Officer

Ana enjoys learning new languages and can speak many already! She likes to play sport, exercise and go to the gym. When her weekends are free, you’ll find her hiking or at the beach… or both!

Lilly (2)

Lilly Shamoon

Youth Project Officer

Lilly loves football and has played since she was 7 years old. She still plays and supports Messi (the best)! She loves travelling and exploring new places. She is passionate about working with young people and Assyrian history!

Murray

Murray-Jo Kamara

Youth Project Officer

Murray is a football (soccer) fanatic – go Ronaldo! He loves going to the gym and lifting weights. Finally, Murray is passionate about human rights and is a strong advocate for asylum seekers and refugees.

Galiia

Galiia Faskhutdinova

Youth Project Officer

Galiia likes travelling and has visited more than 30 countries. She loves hiking and once hiked 320km! She is also passionate about women’s rights and wants to make the world a better place for all women.

Evelyn

Evelyn Ayaa Agripa

Youth Support Project Officer

Evelyn has been practicing capoeira for 15 years and has taught in Brazil, New Zealand, Alice Springs and the Philippines. Evelyn loves playing soccer, swimming and netball. She is also an amazing Assyrian dancer and loves dolma!

Ceara

Ceara Chase

Community Engagement Officer

Ceara loves animals (she has 2 whippets, Maya & Lucy, and a cat called Jay who is basically a third dog). She also enjoys reading with her book club, and playing sport (particularly soccer and AFL – go Sydney Swans!).

Marina

Marina Luar de Souza

Youth Support Project Officer

Marina started working with young people in schools, shelters and community centres in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. She is a passionate capoeirista, and she loves the beach, the cinema and her grandmother’s home.

Merveille

Merveille Omari

Boys and Young Men’s Project Officer

Merveille is a big reader (of many books), and will be the first to find good art and music. He enjoys getting a good workout at the gym.  On the weekends, Merveille likes to plan day trips to the beach with family and friends.

Sam

Sam Matty

Young Men’s Engagement Officer Arabic Speaking

Sam loves working out and helping people train at the gym (Sam is a certified personal trainer!). He enjoys cooking Assyrian food, and doing photography. On the weekend he also like to go shopping and play video games.

Melody

Melody James

Youth Project Officer, Newcastle

Melody is French, and lived for many years in Spain before she came to Australia. Melody and her family are very passionate about climate action. Her happy place is surfing with her best friends.

Ashourina

Ashourina Kambar

Youth Support Project Officer

Ash loves concerts, travelling with friends and playing sport (especially football and volleyball). She is an experienced STARTTS camper, and her favourite animals are cats. She also hopes that one day she will go skydiving!

George

George Pearson

Capoeira Project Officer

George has a love for traditions and cultural  expression – think music and dance! He is fond of the sounds and feelings of being in nature. His favourite activity is tending to his veggie garden with his young daughter.