Our Team
Ashleigh Streeter-Jones
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FOUNDER & CEO
Described by Forbes Magazine as a “youthful visionary”, Ashleigh (she/her) has worked in youth advocacy and campaigns for 10 years. ACT Woman of the Year 2018 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 listee, Ashleigh has been recognised as an Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence, was a recipient of the Global Citizen Youth Leader award, and was a Victorian Young Australian of the Year finalist in 2024.
Ashleigh has advocated for young people, gender equality and young women and gender diverse people in politics and the public sector at home and abroad, having presented on the topic to both domestic and global organisations including the World Economic Forum and World YMCA. Ashleigh has attended the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations, and in 2023, she was selected as one of 50 young leaders to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting at Davos.
In 2022 she joined former Prime Minister Julia Gillard on her Not Now Not Ever tour, and hosted an event with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. Ashleigh is an experienced policy practitioner, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Politics/ IR) from Monash University and a Masters in Diplomacy from the ANU.
Pranjali Sehgal
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Media Advisor
Lauren Pollock
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FOUNDER & CEO
Lauren (she/her) is a dynamic communicator with a knack for storytelling and stakeholder engagement. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people, especially women and gender-diverse individuals, in policy and social change.
With a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Lauren found her calling among creatives and chatterboxes. She thrives on driving strategic direction and forging partnerships that make a real difference.In her day job, Lauren curates content for the WhyNot Platform and leads impactful projects for the Y.
In her spare time, she champions women's achievements with Women in Technology through advocacy, professional development, and mentoring. She also serves on the Board of Play Therapy Practitioners Association, ensuring children have a space to share their voices.
Lauren's work is fuelled by her passion for innovation, inclusivity, and positive social change.
Alana Faust
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Safeguarding Advisor
Emmaline Monteith
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GENDER ADVISOR
Emmaline (she/her) is passionate about gender equality and social justice, and she currently serves as Co-Head of Community at Raise Our Voice Australia. She is also a PhD candidate in Gender Studies at the Australian National University (ANU), where her research focuses on leveraging online testimonies about sexual assault and sex as powerful tools for social change.In addition to her doctoral studies, Emmaline works as a Research Assistant and Intern Coordinator at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL) at ANU. Currenshe is investigating gendered tech-based abuse as part of the eSafety Commission's Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women Grants Program. Previously, Emmaline was a Research Assistant at Curtin University, where she contributed to a project examining the factors influencing women's willingness to engage with news media interviews.These academic and professional experiences have equipped her with an understanding of various research methodologies and evidence-based strategies for advancing gender equality.
Jasmine Werneburg
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Policy Advisor
Alice Jackson
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CAMPAIGN ADVISOR
Alice (they/them) is an undergraduate student currently undertaking a double degree at Monash University in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Arts majoring in Political Governance and International Relations respectively.
With a passion for a gendered perspective on Politics and International Relations, Alice came into their role as Co-Head of Community alongside Emmaline after completing the Raise Our Voice training in 2021. From there they have been able to expand on their passion for community building and political engagement by helping create (and sometimes facilitate) panels and social events.
When they’re not juggling essays, Alice is passionate about analysing extremism from a feminist perspective and working towards getting into a Master’s degree. These passions, interest and experience has them with a keen excitement, hope and passion to help bring more young, gender diverse people into the realm of Politics and Policy and help others become educated, interested and excited about the power we all have to create change.
Madison O’Brien
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Strategy Advisor
Madison (she/her) is a recognised leader in youth empowerment, community building, and driving positive impact through innovation. Over the past decade, she has worked with more than 10,000 leaders across government, non-profit, and private sectors to build values-driven teams and trusted communities.
In her roles at GiveBack, Teamgage, and the Global Shapers Community, Madison has led initiatives in employee engagement, people and culture, and building thriving in-person and virtual communities. Her work seamlessly integrates social impact into workplace culture, creating lasting change for organisations and their people.
In 2024, Madison was selected as one of 50 young leaders to attend the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, recognising her contributions to global leadership and community development. With a background in psychology and human resources, she combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of human behaviour to create high-performing, purpose-driven teams.