Our Staff

Luke is a web developer and designer with over five years of experience working in digital and creative agencies across in the UK. He now brings his expertise to the SPG team, focusing on enhancing digital presence and purpose across various areas of the organisation. Passionate about crafting user-friendly and visually engaging websites, Luke aims to effectively communicate SPG's mission. He is dedicated to continuous improvement and collaborates closely with team members to ensure that digital initiatives align with organisational goals and resonate with the community.

Marta manages the Communications and Engagement Team at SPG. Marta is passionate about the power of communication to connect people with ideas and support positive social change. She has tertiary qualifications in communications, international trade and development, and anthropology, and has a rich professional background having worked across international development, trade and health sectors. Marta has always had a passion for women’s rights and challenging harmful social norms. She is strongly driven by positive social movements and working towards a more equal, safe and compassionate society.

Nick works on policy and projects in the SPG Settlement and Community Capacity Building team. Nick helps facilitate the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Community of Practice (CoP) and supports the Ukrainian Community and Settlement Support (UCASS) grant program. Nick also facilitates research, consultation, and policy formulation in settlement and community capacity building. Nick has a background in humanitarian-development research as well as evaluation and learning, having previously conducted research for non-government organisations, the United Nations, foundations, and donor governments, with a focus on Afghanistan. Nick holds a Master of International Relations from the University of Melbourne.

Nina is part of SPG’s THRIVE Logan project administration team, working to connect diverse communities and partners to enhance economic and social participation. Nina is passionate about social justice, human rights, and advocating for positive social change alongside marginalised socio-demographic groups in community. She has tertiary qualifications in events management, social work, and has gone on to engage in post-doctoral studies exploring Neurodivergent identity and human rights alongside Neurodivergent adults in contemporary Australia. Nina’s passion for community originated from her work in the not-for-profit arts sector working with young people disengaged from mainstream schooling as a creative program facilitator. Her professional career journey has involved varied social work roles alongside children and families in the child protection sector, people with disabilities, and young people in out of home care. She has spent the last four years working at the University of Southern Queensland in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing while undertaking research forming part of her Doctor of Philosophy program.

Penelope works on the Secretariat for the Judicial Council on Diversity and Inclusion (JCDI) and the Diversity & Inclusion Justice Network (DIJN), providing administrative support for both bodies. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Political Science at the Australian National University and holds experience working as a paralegal in a family law firm. She is passionate about improving access to justice, and creating a legal system that is equitable and inclusive to all.

Shixi joins the SPG Digital Inclusion and Communication Team as the Project Management Officer. Shixi holds an MA in International Relations and two BA degrees in International Relations and International Security Studies. He speaks Mandarin and is passionate about the social factors impacting the migrant communities' experience living in Australia.

Wei is part of the SPG’s Communications and Engagement Team. She is responsible for maintaining and updating data and information across multiple Content Management Systems. She holds two master’s degrees in education studies and musical arts, and a bachelor’s degree in Musicology. She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. She is passionate about making positive changes to the journeys of migrants and refugees in Australia.