Priyanka Sharma is a graduate in community services from Stott’s college, Melbourne. She has worked in case management and organised community events during her student placement at Wellsprings for Women and Afri-AusCare. She joined IndianCare as a Community Development Officer in June 2023. Her interest is to empower the community and reform social norms.

Con Pagonis is an active volunteer with Welcoming Cities and The Boite as well as remaining engaged with CCOEI and ECCV. Con has 30 years experience with the Australian government, predominantly on migrant and refugee and settlement and multicultural affairs, as well as 8 years as a multicultural policy advisor with state and local government in Victoria.