2025 Luminosity Youth Summit 13 SONJA CROSSINGHAM Sonja is a dedicated Head Teacher of Distance Education at Camden Haven High School, where she also teaches English and Aboriginal Studies. Beyond the classroom, Sonja is an active member and trainer with the Port Macquarie Surf Life Saving Club, representing the club in surf boat rowing events. She has a strong passion and commitment to community engagement and education. KAREN FAICHNEY Known for her extensive work in community engagement, education, and social welfare, Karen is a dedicated Port Macquarie community leader. As Community Relations Officer at Charles Sturt University, she strengthens connections between the university and the region, promoting higher education and regional growth. A passionate volunteer and advocate for equity, she coordinates Make a Difference (M.A.D), a local charity that has expanded mobile meal services for the homeless and disadvantaged. Under her leadership, M.A.D has grown to over 300 volunteers, launching a mobile food trailer and introducing the Orange Sky Laundry service. Through these roles, Karen helps build a more connected, compassionate, and resilient community. KATE DONALD Kate qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2001 with Ernst & Young UK and later relocated to Australia as a tax manager. After starting a family, she swapped the corporate world to support her husband’s growing building company, Graphite Constructions, managing finance, HR, IT, and marketing. Kate juggles this with working in the disability sector, assisting clients with complex needs. In her spare time, Kate is a passionate gymnast and cheerleader. Training and performing alongside teenagers has given her a deep understanding of their challenges, inspiring her to support and connect with youth through the Luminosity Youth Summit. MEGAN WILSON Megan is a 20-year-old Port Macquarie local and a newly graduated Enrolled Nurse working in operating theatres while training in anaesthetic nursing. She is passionate about helping people during their most vulnerable moments and is eager to keep growing in her career. Megan is excited to be a part of the Luminosity Youth Summit Crew 2025 to connect with more young leaders, share ideas, and be inspired to make a positive impact. She looks forward to meeting you all! LUKE AGUILA Luke Aguilar is an avid tech enthusiast, pilot, and DJ who thrives on challenging the status quo. As a full-stack developer and roboticist, he crafts innovative solutions that push the boundaries of mechatronics, solving problems in unique and efficient ways. Beyond the workshop, Luke embraces the outdoors, running, mountain biking, or camping in the wilderness. As a proud member of the Luminosity Crew, he explores the intersections of technology and creativity to inspire and contribute to the community. KIERYN OLD Kieryn Old is the Business Operations Manager at Mid Coast Connect, bringing over eight years of experience in the Community Services sector across the Mid North Coast. She is deeply committed to supporting young people on their pathways to education, training, and meaningful employment. Kieryn’s passion for youth development has led her to dedicate her career to guiding and empowering young people, helping them build the confidence and skills to step into their futures with purpose. Outside of work, Kieryn enjoys spending time in her chaotic library with a good book or relaxing at the park with her beloved dogs. ZOE VAN MILL Founder of XYZ Support and now Owner/Director of Flat Out Internationals, Zoe has been in business for herself since she was 21. One of her favourite aspects of entrepreneurship is the ability to support local community such as supporting initiatives like Luminosity. Zoe openly owns that she could not have achieved her success without the mentors and support she received in her early 20s and as part of her appreciation she is thrilled to be paying it forward as a contributor to Luminosity. Zoe also loves her Lumo involvement for there is opportunity to learn more and meet so many fabulous people. 2025 Team
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