The Committee comprises the following representatives endorsed by Council:
Orianna Edmonds (Mayor)
Orianna lives in St Andrews, she is excited to bring help bring new perspective, fresh ideas, learn new things about herself and be part of a community of young people on a mission. Orianna feels strongly about encouraging the youth of today to be respectful, resilient, compassionate, have the heart of giving back and to know their worth and purpose.
Niamh Coffey (Deputy Mayor)
Niamh lives in Eltham North. Niamh joined Youth Council to ensure the voice of all young people are heard and to bring safety and equity to all community members. Niamh is passionate about social equity, mental health and the climate crisis. Niamh’s goals for Youth Council this year include creating opportunities for a wider range of young people to have their voice heard and advocating for extra youth support systems that address mental health and accessibility.
Kai Biviano
Kai lives in Diamond Creek. Kai joined Youth Council in the hope to create change for people like them and be a voice for good in the Nillumbik community. Kai is passionate about making spaces friendly and accessible for transgender and disabled peoples as well as addressing the current mental health crisis facing young people.
Elysia Cheche
Elysia lives in Diamond Creek. Elysia would like to make the community a collaborative and safe space where people are encouraged to talk about issues they are passionate about and are given the opportunity to advocate for. Elysia is passionate about gender equity, the environment and social connections for young people.
Soren Kean
Soren lives in Eltham. Soren is hoping to have a positive impact on the Nillumbik community and help advocate for young people and our environment. Soren is passionate about biodiversity in Nillumbik, the indigenous flora and fauna populations and youth employment.
Emmika Kent
Emmika lives in Eltham. Emmika is excited to be involved in the community and is passionate about advocating for and supporting young people. Emmika would like to be able to have more input into helping the community in any way that I can. Emmika is passionate about indigenous rights, gender equality and mental health.
Samuel Kelso
Samuel lives in Eltham. Samuel is hoping to apply his organisational skills to help the local community. Samuel is looking forward to gaining experience in local government to support him to share his voice on issues he is passionate about including sustainability and inclusion.
Scarlett Magnanini
Scarlett lives in Eltham. Scarlett is looking forward to working with other like-minded people in the Youth Council to support our community's best interests and needs, by representing the youth population as honestly as possible. Being passionate about cultural, social and gender equity, Scarlett hopes to bring awareness, and ensure that everyone in our community feels supported and included. Scarlett is passionate about cultural, social and gender inclusion along with mental health and the environment.
Sophie Mcdonald
Sophie lives in Diamond Creek. Sophie believes Youth Council is an amazing opportunity to have the chance to have a say on issues that affect young people, as well as hear the thoughts and ideas of other passionate young people. Sophie is excited to be part of the Youth council and lead active change in the community. Sophie is passionate about gender equity, climate action and youth leadership.
Ayelet Yahav Zloof
Ayelet lives in North Warrandyte. Ayelet would like to grow their experience and put their ideas and thoughts into developing the youth hub. Ayelet is passionate about mental health, LGBTIQA+ community and social connections for young people.
Emily Yin
Emily lives in Greensborough. Emily is excited to have a positive impacted on the young people in the area and wants to create fun and exciting things for them. Emily hopes to make change to our local community and help better bring voice to youth. Emily is passionate about social connection, safe spaces and feminism.