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Merrissa Nona - Our Chief Of Good
Merrissa is our Chief Of Good (CEO).
Merrissa has many years experience working with young people.
She is passionate about her community and she endeavours to involve herself in different ways to broaden her awareness and maintaining her connections.
"DIYDG is a family. Being the eldest of the family means being responsible, offering guidance and being objective. The young people in our family have so much to offer and inspire me everyday."
Semara Jose - Our Leader of Leaders
Semara is a proud Gudjula, Eastern-Kuku Yalanji and Darnley Island woman. Born and raised in Cairns, she is the co-founder and chairperson of DIYDG. With a passion for youth leadership, she empowers young people to create change for themselves, their families and their communities.
"I've got a passion for leadership. Knowing who we are as individuals helps us to know who we are as leaders. Everyone has leadership potential but sometimes they just need a good push to get out there."
Stacee Ketchell - Deputy Chair
"They call me 'Mumma Stacee'. I'm the chef of DIYDG and love to tell people what to do. Gammon. I love to share my cultural knowledge with other young people, and teaching respect and protocols."
Daniel Rosendale - Business Manager
I love working with DIDYG as it has provided me a place where I can grow both personally and professionally whilst also being a space were my values are respected. When working at DIYDG I feel like I am part of a Family that aims on changing peoples lives, because at the end of the day that's what we do.
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As we forge our way to a stronger future, we embody the millennia of footsteps that came before us. We feel the presence of our ancestors and their guidance, as we navigate our continued responsibility to the lands, seas and skies in which we connect to. Their spirit will carry on in the generations to come as we inspire, equip and empower our people and our community.