Encounter Youth Staff
Director
Nigel comes to Encounter Youth with a background in youth and young adult team leadership and youth engagement project management within Commonwealth Government. Nigel is passionate in seeing Encounter Youth continue to grow as a cutting edge youth organisation in Australia that impacts the lives of young people. Nigel loves to spend his free time road and track cycling, watching the latest movies and hanging out with friends.
Green Team Coordinator
Jess comes to Encounter Youth with many years of experience working with volunteers in a variety of environments. She is excited about her role in an organisation that exists to partner with the community and see young people celebrate in a safe and healthy environment. Jess also loves her music and fills the rest of her life up with her singing, accompanist and Music Directing commitments.
Project and Marketing Manager
With a background in Design and Youth Event Management, Carl comes to Encounter Youth with the excitement to take Schoolies Festival to the next level. Carl is passionate about working along side todays young people, emersing himself in their culture with the goal of helping them to grasp and experience their full potential. Carl spends his free time supporting his beloved Freo Football Club, collecting Retro Sneakers, geeking out on the latest Gadgets and playing heaps of sport.
Education Manager
Since leaving school ten years ago, Paula has spent most of her time…at school! As a high school chaplain and social worker, Paula loves to spend time hearing about the adventures and antics of young people. She is stoked to be a part of the education program, and its work alongside SA’s amazing high schoolers. Paula is passionate about motivating young people to take charge of the choices in their life, as she is a believer in their capacity to change their world. Too much time alone drives Paula insane and so she spends her free time with her husband, baby boy and a range of other young people who live with her in a community boarding house for homeless young people.
Encounter Youth Board
Jason Hoet Chair
Ray Lind Deputy Chair
David Wilson Treasurer
Andy Stevens Secretary
Luke Smoulcha Policy
Jesse Size Care
Jason Mammino Risk Management