CONNECT offices are located in Lismore and Tweed Heads. Our staff have vast knowledge, are local and are familiar with the community needs in which they work and live.
Executive Support Team:
Melissa Hughes - Chief Executive Officer
Gabby Sambuari-Jay - Administration Assistant
Indigenous Youth Employment Team:
Margaret Hughes - Program Manager
Ian Geyer - Aboriginal Youth Project Officer - Woodenbong
Jenny Morgan - Youth Project Officer
Joanne Randall - Aboriginal Youth Project Officer - Clarence Valley
Portia Walker - Aboriginal Youth Project Officer - Casino
Work It Out Team:
Sue Ryan - Program Manager
Allison Lonsdale - Youth Engagement Coordinator
Anna Toole - Youth Engagement Coordinator
Jordan Breen - Youth Engagement Coordinator
Tamara Chapman - Youth Engagement Coordinator
Ella O'Neil - Youth Support Administrative Assistant
Sarah O'Neill - Youth Support Administrative Assistant
Tara Mansfield - Youth Engagement Coordinator
Work Placement Team:
Kate Fewtrell - Program Manager
Donna Barker - Work Placement Coordinator
Karen Kercselics - Work Placement Coordinator
Gabby Sambuari-Jay - Administration Assistant
Jacqui Brenton - Team Leader - Work Placement
Jacqui Payne - Work Placement Coordinator
Joey Dove - Office Administration Trainee
Kelly Hodgson - Work Placement Coordinator