Our Staff

Olga conducts data analysis and evaluation and monitoring processes with her extensive knowledge of analytical tools to strengthen the impact of SPG's work. Olga contributes to a range of policy and research projects. She is also a Board Director of Forcibly Displaced People Network. She holds a Bachelor of International Economics and Management (2016) from Kyiv National Economic University in Ukraine and a Master of Science in Economic Behaviour and Governance (2020) from the University of Kassel in Germany. Olga also studied in the People's Republic of China for three years and participated in an academic exchange program in Poland. She is passionate about the human rights of migrants and refugees. She applies her extensive international professional experience to promote better outcomes for migrant and refugee communities in Australia.

Marta works across the SPG and auspices organisations and portfolios to deliver meaningful communications.  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.

Chai joins the SPG Communications Teams as the Digital Content Officer. He holds a Master of Environmental Policy and Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Photography and Illustration Design. Chai has worked in communication, graphic design and engagement roles across tech start-ups, construction and education sectors. Chai’s dissertation research focused on how culturally and linguistically diverse Australians’ current inequalities are exacerbated by the threats of climate change.

Maria is passionate about community development programs that support multicultural communities and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Maria brings over five years of experience working and volunteering in the Australian Higher Education and not-for-profit sectors providing program, project, and operational support to organisations that support and advocate for fair and humane policies for refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum. As a refugee, Maria aims to put her lived experiences and skills at the service of programs and research-based efforts that are focused on improving resources and creating pathways and opportunities for future generations of young people with migrant and refugee backgrounds. She holds a Bachelor of International Relations from La Trobe University.

Varsha works across SPG's digital and multilingual portfolio, coordinating digital design and in-language communication based on informed policy adapted to CALD audiences. Her focus has been on accessing community needs, capacity building through skill development and facilitating information delivery into respective communities. She leads the education and awareness-raising campaign in alignment with the National Dowry Abuse Prevention Framework by co-designing community-led prevention information into resources on family and domestic violence. Most recently, she worked on restructuring the Harmony Votes campaign to boost the involvement of women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Australian democracy during the NSW elections. Varsha holds a BA (Hons.) in Japanese, MA in Asian and Pacific Studies and was a Japanese Government Scholar. She speaks Hindi and Japanese. 

Chloe brings to SPG five years of experience as the manager of a health service organisation. She holds a Master of Accounting from the University of Canberra. Chloe provides executive and accounting support to the SPG CEO and senior management team. As a migrant from China, Chloe is passionate about the experiences and voices of migrant communities.

Lexie joins the SPG Group after some 19 years of working for a peak body representing aged care providers. Lexie provides executive support to the SPG CEO and general office support to the SPG Team.