Our team
Youth Decide is run by youth, for youth.
Youth Decide is run by youth, for youth.
Daniel Dummer
CEO
Daniel founded Youth Decide to bring hands-on voting experiences to students so they can build skills and confidence to participate in democracy. Previously he led the Pathfinder Program at Art of Smart Education, co-writing the book, The New University Entry Game. He also worked for two federal MPs, and co-founded Speaking Schools Australasia. In his spare time, he plays tennis and volunteers on the board of Beecroft Rotary.
Daniel Dummer
CEO
Daniel founded Youth Decide to bring hands-on voting experiences to students so they can build skills and confidence to participate in democracy. Previously he led the Pathfinder Program at Art of Smart Education, co-writing the book, The New University Entry Game. He also worked for two federal MPs, and co-founded Speaking Schools Australasia. In his spare time, he plays tennis and volunteers on the board of Beecroft Rotary.
Daniel Dummer
CEO
Daniel founded Youth Decide to bring hands-on voting experiences to students so they can build skills and confidence to participate in democracy. Previously he led the Pathfinder Program at Art of Smart Education, co-writing the book, The New University Entry Game. He also worked for two federal MPs, and co-founded Speaking Schools Australasia. In his spare time, he plays tennis and volunteers on the board of Beecroft Rotary.
Jessica Yu
Director of Operations
Jessica leads the Operations Team at Youth Decide, coordinating people and resources so that all activities run smoothly. She is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of International Relations at the Australian National University. She has facilitated Youth Decide workshops since she was in Year 10.
Jessica Yu
Director of Operations
Jessica leads the Operations Team at Youth Decide, coordinating people and resources so that all activities run smoothly. She is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of International Relations at the Australian National University. She has facilitated Youth Decide workshops since she was in Year 10.
Jessica Yu
Director of Operations
Jessica leads the Operations Team at Youth Decide, coordinating people and resources so that all activities run smoothly. She is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of International Relations at the Australian National University. She has facilitated Youth Decide workshops since she was in Year 10.
Afsana Kazi
Director of Marketing
Afsana leads Youth Decide's Marketing Team, coordinating social and traditional media engagement as well as sales and promotions. She is also an accomplished civics workshop facilitator and has played a key role in Youth Decide events, including Democracy in Dialogue. She has appeared on panels including at Western Sydney Women and been quoted on youth issues in the media. Afsana is in her second year studying a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Communications (Writing and Publishing) at the University of Technology, Sydney. Her writing has been shortlisted in the Whitlam Institute's "What Matters" competition.
Afsana Kazi
Director of Marketing
Afsana leads Youth Decide's Marketing Team, coordinating social and traditional media engagement as well as sales and promotions. She is also an accomplished civics workshop facilitator and has played a key role in Youth Decide events, including Democracy in Dialogue. She has appeared on panels including at Western Sydney Women and been quoted on youth issues in the media. Afsana is in her second year studying a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Communications (Writing and Publishing) at the University of Technology, Sydney. Her writing has been shortlisted in the Whitlam Institute's "What Matters" competition.
Afsana Kazi
Director of Marketing
Afsana leads Youth Decide's Marketing Team, coordinating social and traditional media engagement as well as sales and promotions. She is also an accomplished civics workshop facilitator and has played a key role in Youth Decide events, including Democracy in Dialogue. She has appeared on panels including at Western Sydney Women and been quoted on youth issues in the media. Afsana is in her second year studying a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Communications (Writing and Publishing) at the University of Technology, Sydney. Her writing has been shortlisted in the Whitlam Institute's "What Matters" competition.
Kaitlyn Farquhar
Director of Education
Kaitlyn is a legal and public affairs student and education leader with a strong focus on civic education, youth empowerment and inclusive learning. As Director of Education, Kaitlyn leads the development of accessible, curriculum-aligned programs introducing young people to voting, democratic institutions and policy participation. Kaitlyn is also the founder of Dreamscape Tutelage, an inclusive education intiative through which she has supported 200+ students through tailored academic programs, with a particular focus on working with differently-abled learners and students requiring individualised support. Her broader experience spans legislative research and speechwriting in the NSW Parliament, youth journalism with Hills Sydney Digital Magazine, media leadership with United Nations youth organisations, board-level governance with a state-based rescue charity, and founding the University of Technology Sydney's only non-partisan political society dedicated to international and domestic affairs. She is completing her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Kaitlyn Farquhar
Director of Education
Kaitlyn is a legal and public affairs student and education leader with a strong focus on civic education, youth empowerment and inclusive learning. As Director of Education, Kaitlyn leads the development of accessible, curriculum-aligned programs introducing young people to voting, democratic institutions and policy participation. Kaitlyn is also the founder of Dreamscape Tutelage, an inclusive education intiative through which she has supported 200+ students through tailored academic programs, with a particular focus on working with differently-abled learners and students requiring individualised support. Her broader experience spans legislative research and speechwriting in the NSW Parliament, youth journalism with Hills Sydney Digital Magazine, media leadership with United Nations youth organisations, board-level governance with a state-based rescue charity, and founding the University of Technology Sydney's only non-partisan political society dedicated to international and domestic affairs. She is completing her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Kaitlyn Farquhar
Director of Education
Kaitlyn is a legal and public affairs student and education leader with a strong focus on civic education, youth empowerment and inclusive learning. As Director of Education, Kaitlyn leads the development of accessible, curriculum-aligned programs introducing young people to voting, democratic institutions and policy participation. Kaitlyn is also the founder of Dreamscape Tutelage, an inclusive education intiative through which she has supported 200+ students through tailored academic programs, with a particular focus on working with differently-abled learners and students requiring individualised support. Her broader experience spans legislative research and speechwriting in the NSW Parliament, youth journalism with Hills Sydney Digital Magazine, media leadership with United Nations youth organisations, board-level governance with a state-based rescue charity, and founding the University of Technology Sydney's only non-partisan political society dedicated to international and domestic affairs. She is completing her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Shradha Bebarta
Director of Partnerships
Shradha is Partnerships Director at Youth Decide and leads collaboration with schools, non-profits and other community organisations to amplify our impact. She is completing a double degree in Actuarial Studies and Applied Finance at Macquarie University, and plans to pursue a Masters degree in a sustainability-related field in the future.
Shradha Bebarta
Director of Partnerships
Shradha is Partnerships Director at Youth Decide and leads collaboration with schools, non-profits and other community organisations to amplify our impact. She is completing a double degree in Actuarial Studies and Applied Finance at Macquarie University, and plans to pursue a Masters degree in a sustainability-related field in the future.
Shradha Bebarta
Director of Partnerships
Shradha is Partnerships Director at Youth Decide and leads collaboration with schools, non-profits and other community organisations to amplify our impact. She is completing a double degree in Actuarial Studies and Applied Finance at Macquarie University, and plans to pursue a Masters degree in a sustainability-related field in the future.
Tony Wang
Events Director
Tony is Events Director at Youth Decide, responsible for delivering our annual calendar of events to grow a community of young people who are passionate about civics education. Tony is in Year 11 at Knox Grammar School, and draws on his experience hosting Model UN conferences to ensure all students at Youth Decide events can deepen their understanding of Australian democracy, participate in relevant policy conversations, and be inspired and equipped with practical tools to advance civics education in their schools and communities.
Tony Wang
Events Director
Tony is Events Director at Youth Decide, responsible for delivering our annual calendar of events to grow a community of young people who are passionate about civics education. Tony is in Year 11 at Knox Grammar School, and draws on his experience hosting Model UN conferences to ensure all students at Youth Decide events can deepen their understanding of Australian democracy, participate in relevant policy conversations, and be inspired and equipped with practical tools to advance civics education in their schools and communities.
Tony Wang
Events Director
Tony is Events Director at Youth Decide, responsible for delivering our annual calendar of events to grow a community of young people who are passionate about civics education. Tony is in Year 11 at Knox Grammar School, and draws on his experience hosting Model UN conferences to ensure all students at Youth Decide events can deepen their understanding of Australian democracy, participate in relevant policy conversations, and be inspired and equipped with practical tools to advance civics education in their schools and communities.
Om Karki
Education Policy Officer
Om serves as Education Policy Officer, ensuring Youth Decide delivers excellent civics education experiences through monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Om also leads development of research products to deliver insights on youth perspectives on Australian democracy. Om is completing a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, where he also serves as an undergraduate member of the Academic Board.
Om Karki
Education Policy Officer
Om serves as Education Policy Officer, ensuring Youth Decide delivers excellent civics education experiences through monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Om also leads development of research products to deliver insights on youth perspectives on Australian democracy. Om is completing a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, where he also serves as an undergraduate member of the Academic Board.
Om Karki
Education Policy Officer
Om serves as Education Policy Officer, ensuring Youth Decide delivers excellent civics education experiences through monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Om also leads development of research products to deliver insights on youth perspectives on Australian democracy. Om is completing a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advanced Studies at the University of Sydney, where he also serves as an undergraduate member of the Academic Board.
Edward Stone
Socials Officer
Edward coordinates social activities for the 90+ members of the Youth Decide volunteer community. He is in Year 12 at Sydney Grammar School.
Edward Stone
Socials Officer
Edward coordinates social activities for the 90+ members of the Youth Decide volunteer community. He is in Year 12 at Sydney Grammar School.
Edward Stone
Socials Officer
Edward coordinates social activities for the 90+ members of the Youth Decide volunteer community. He is in Year 12 at Sydney Grammar School.
Dana Moas
Community Engagement Officer
Dana is responsible for the ongoing positive engagement of Youth Decide's 90+ volunteer community, leading internal communication and record keeping to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Dana is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Arts (Public Policy) / Bachelor of Laws (Hons) at the Australian National University, where she is a Bright Horizons Scholar, and a First Year Officer at the ANU Law Students Society.
Dana Moas
Community Engagement Officer
Dana is responsible for the ongoing positive engagement of Youth Decide's 90+ volunteer community, leading internal communication and record keeping to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Dana is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Arts (Public Policy) / Bachelor of Laws (Hons) at the Australian National University, where she is a Bright Horizons Scholar, and a First Year Officer at the ANU Law Students Society.
Dana Moas
Community Engagement Officer
Dana is responsible for the ongoing positive engagement of Youth Decide's 90+ volunteer community, leading internal communication and record keeping to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Dana is in her first year studying a Bachelor of Arts (Public Policy) / Bachelor of Laws (Hons) at the Australian National University, where she is a Bright Horizons Scholar, and a First Year Officer at the ANU Law Students Society.
Jasmine Ye
Strategic Adviser
Jasmine Ye is a second year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of Oxford, where she is a Laidlaw Scholar and President of the Australia & New Zealand Society. Jasmine is also Head of Partnerships at 180 Degree Consulting Oxford, a student-led consultancy for nonprofits and social enterprises. Her passion for advancing youth perspectives in government and media has only grown since she first hosted a political forum at her high school in Sydney.
Jasmine Ye
Strategic Adviser
Jasmine Ye is a second year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of Oxford, where she is a Laidlaw Scholar and President of the Australia & New Zealand Society. Jasmine is also Head of Partnerships at 180 Degree Consulting Oxford, a student-led consultancy for nonprofits and social enterprises. Her passion for advancing youth perspectives in government and media has only grown since she first hosted a political forum at her high school in Sydney.
Jasmine Ye
Strategic Adviser
Jasmine Ye is a second year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of Oxford, where she is a Laidlaw Scholar and President of the Australia & New Zealand Society. Jasmine is also Head of Partnerships at 180 Degree Consulting Oxford, a student-led consultancy for nonprofits and social enterprises. Her passion for advancing youth perspectives in government and media has only grown since she first hosted a political forum at her high school in Sydney.
Lachlan Hyde
SW Sydney Coordinator
As South West Sydney Outreach Coordinator (and Workshop Facilitator) Lachlan works with schools, councils, and community groups to expand civic education and deliver engaging hands-on workshops into Greater Western Sydney. Growing up in South West Sydney, he saw how empowering young people with knowledge and opportunities can transform communities. Lachlan has also been inspired by his grandfather, whose decades of tireless community service taught him the value of dedication and giving back.
Lachlan Hyde
SW Sydney Coordinator
As South West Sydney Outreach Coordinator (and Workshop Facilitator) Lachlan works with schools, councils, and community groups to expand civic education and deliver engaging hands-on workshops into Greater Western Sydney. Growing up in South West Sydney, he saw how empowering young people with knowledge and opportunities can transform communities. Lachlan has also been inspired by his grandfather, whose decades of tireless community service taught him the value of dedication and giving back.
Lachlan Hyde
SW Sydney Coordinator
As South West Sydney Outreach Coordinator (and Workshop Facilitator) Lachlan works with schools, councils, and community groups to expand civic education and deliver engaging hands-on workshops into Greater Western Sydney. Growing up in South West Sydney, he saw how empowering young people with knowledge and opportunities can transform communities. Lachlan has also been inspired by his grandfather, whose decades of tireless community service taught him the value of dedication and giving back.
