OUR STAFF

Koorie Youth Council is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Our Staff are made up of passionate advocates and we value the diversity and strength of young people as decision-makers.
Our Staff are guided by our Executive of 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and our state-wide network. We advocate to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Want to join the team? Check the opportunities page.

Bonnie Dukakis (she/her)
Chief Executive Officer
Gunditjmara

Leyla Quartermaine (she/her)
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Noongar

Malika Kirby (she/her)
Office Assistant
Wemba Wemba & Gunai Kurnai

Maya Hodge (she/her)
Communications Officer
Lardil

Zach Smith (he/him)
Policy and Advocacy Officer
Gunai

Yalanda Edwards (she/her)
Regional Youth Engagement Officer Barwon South-West
WaddaWurrung, Gunditjmara & Arrernte

Drew Paten
Community Programs Manager
Gunai/Kurnai

Jye Charles

Daphne Arapakis

Max Gust (he/him)
Policy and Advocacy Officer