Our Executive
Jazmin Wright
President
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Jazmin is a Risk Analyst at Deloitte Australia and a Graduate of Macquarie University, holding a Bachelor of Security Studies. She specialises in operational resilience for financial services. Outside of work, she has a strong interest in Australia's security landscape and Indo-Pacific affairs.
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Jazmin first joined YDS as a General Officer in 2021, became the Vice President in 2023, and has been President since 2024. She has extensive experience empowering young people, ranging from youth advocacy to mentoring young people. Jazmin is excited to help foster a strong community at YDS and empower young people to engage in international affairs.
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Connect with Jazmin here.
Abby Wellington
Vice President (Internal)
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Abby is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) having completed her Bachelors of Journalism and Arts (Economics and International Relations) at the University of Queensland. She first joined YDS in 2020 before becoming the Southeast Asia Correspondent in 2023. Her interests include global security studies and international political economy. Abby has previously volunteered as a newsroom assistant at a community radio and participated in the Young Diplomat’s (Hague, Netherlands) 2024 Winter Seminar. She also attended the Lowy Institute’s 2023 Lecture and interned at the U.S. Consulate-General, Sydney in 2024. As internal VP, Abby will manage strategy and operations at the organisation to ensure all members enjoy their experience volunteering with YDS!
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Molly Fleming
Vice President (External)
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Molly is a consultant at Nous Group and a graduate of the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations and French, with concurrent diplomas in Arabic and Music. Through her extensive experience working and volunteering with young people, she developed a passion for the power of youth and empowering young people to be critical and future-fit thinkers.
She joined YDS in 2024 as Events Director before stepping into the Vice President External role for 2025. In this role, Molly looks forward to growing YDS’ capabilities and fostering new partnerships which will provide opportunities for like-minded young people to connect and kickstart their careers in international affairs.
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Connect with Molly here.
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Simran Keswani
Treasurer
​Simran is a recent UNSW graduate with a Combined Bachelor of Commerce and Economics, majoring in finance and economics. She has a range of experiences volunteering at organisations such as UN Youth, SEVA and Salvation Army whilst also working on her own charity initiative called The Case Closed Project. Her interests lie in foreign policy issues and the role of youth in conflict resolution and peace building. As Treasurer, Simran is excited to optimise YDS’ financial resources to achieve growth and efficiency, ultimately creating value for all members.
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Connect with Simran here.
Alex Delvaen
Secretary​
Alex is a graduate of the Australian National University with a Bachelor Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) and a Graduate Certificate of Diplomacy. Currently she is working in the Strategic Initiatives team at Standards Australia. Alex is passionate about youth involvement in international affairs, and has been a Facilitator at UN Youth for several years. Her main interests are Middle Eastern geopolitics and development diplomacy. Alex is keen to support the executive team in growing the YDS platform.
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Connect with Alex here.
Stephen Kei
Marketing and Communications Director
Stephen Kei is the Marketing and Communications Director at the YDS. He holds a Master of International Relations from The University of Queensland and a Master of Social Science in Asia-Pacific Affairs from National Sun Yat-sen University. With a background in journalism, photography, digital media, and international affairs, Stephen brings a strong understanding of strategic communications and public engagement to his role.
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Tian Tian Dorge
Editor-In-Chief of Publications
Tian is a final-year Bachelor of Laws and Arts student at the University of New South Wales, majoring in International Relations and Politics. She previously completed a Chinese language program at Peking University. Currently, she is a 2025 Japan New Colombo Plan Scholar and a 2025 Australian Human Rights Institute Global Student Fellow. Tian has also gained valuable experience as a law clerk and international development assistant. Passionate about international affairs, Tian is dedicated to contribute to publications that inform, engage, and empower young people.
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Hoang Anh Q. (Jason) Nguyen
Events Director
Hoang Anh Q. (Jason) Nguyen is the Events Director at YDS. He is pursuing a Master of International Relations at La Trobe University (2025) and holds a Bachelor in International Studies from Hanoi University (2023). His main areas of interest include the intersection of development and security, mainland Southeast Asia politics, ASEAN energy, international health policy, Indo-Pacific geoeconomics, and cross-cultural competencies & diplomatic processes.
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He has held positions at La Trobe Asia, the ASEAN Centre for Energy, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi. He has also engaged in field research projects, funded by the World Bank and Irish Aid, on public health and safety within indigenous communities in Vietnam. He was a presenter as part of the Young Leaders Program 2024 at the 16th South China Sea International Conference "Navigating Narratives, Nurturing Norms" (hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam). He has contributed to the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), E-International Relations, the ASEAN Centre for Energy, and is the lead author of “The Belt and Road Initiative in Mainland Southeast Asia: A Geo-Economic and Critical Geopolitical Analysis” (in The Power Dilemma: Order, Development & Governance, 2023).
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Connect with Hoang Anh Q. here.
Carl West
Podcast Director
Carl is the Podcast Director at YDS, he's passionate about exploring how politics and history constantly shape the world around us. Currently studying for a Masters in International Relations at Deakin University, he enjoys diving into big ideas and meaningful discussions. When he's not working on the podcast, Carl balances a full-time role at L’Oreal, bringing his curiosity and drive into a different industry.
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Connect with Carl here.