Meet The Team!
Marketing & Communications
Jazmin is studying a Bachelor of Security
Jazmin Wright
General Officer (Events & Publications)
Jazmin Wright
General Officer
(Events and Publications)

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Rachael Cardazo
General Officer
(Memberships)
Soni is a Master's graduate in International Relations from the University of Melbourne. She is interested in public policy and local governance and passionate about creating change in society. Although she has worked in communications and social media roles, she aspires to be a policymaker and the next AOC. You can reach Soni here.
Soni Porwal
General Officer
Soni Porwal
General Officer (Memberships)

Poojanshi is completing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies at Monash University, majoring in Environmental Science and International Relations. She is passionate about sustainability, global affairs and policies and has studied abroad in Italy. Apart from her work at YDS as an audio editor, she has also undertaken an internship with a data-driven social enterprise and is a mentor for VCE students from underrepresented backgrounds. You can reach Poojanshi here
Poojanshi Sood
Audio Editor (Memberships Podcast)
Poojanshi Sood
Audio Editor (Memberships Podcast)

Hannah holds a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in International Relations from Monash University. She works assisting asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants to overcome barriers and gain employment. She is passionate about advocating for the social inclusion of asylum seekers and refugees and is a fundraising volunteer at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. You can reach Hannah here.
Hannah Forbes
Audio Editor (Memberships Podcast)
Hannah Forbes
Audio Editor (Memberships Podcast)

Podcast (Global Questions)
Hugh is in his third year of a Bachelor of Security Studies. He is passionate about international relations and national security. As an Outreach and Research Officer, Hugh draws upon this passion to create informative episodes for the ‘Global Questions’ podcast. You can reach Hugh here.
Hugh McFarlane
Outreach & Research Officer
Hugh McFarlane
Outreach & Research Officer


Charmaine is a writer, editor and researcher and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Monash University. Before joining YDS, she was the Managing Editor of the human rights magazine, Right Now and the Europe & Eurasia Fellow at Young Australians in International Affairs. Her writing and research have appeared in The Interpreter, Idiom, Insights, History Australia and Revue d’histoire des textes. You can reach Charmaine here or follow @ManuelCharmaine on Twitter.
Charmaine Manuel
Audio Producer
Charmaine Manuel
Audio Producer

Antony is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts/Laws at UNSW. In addition to working in audio, Antony contributes to the YouTube channel CaspianReport. His main areas of interest are diplomatic history and geopolitics.
Antony Murrell
Audio Producer
Antony Murrell
Audio Producer
Events
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Zak Kennedy
Events Officer
Publications
Nathaniel is currently completing his Masters of International Relations at Monash University. He is passionate about development and international political economy, and his research uses Gramscian state theory to reconceptualise the EU's external trade relationships with African states. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading and model making.
Nathaniel Sgambellone
Senior Editor

Nathaniel Sgambellone
Senior Editor

Sandy Gamaralalage
Editor
Sandy is studying a Bachelor of Arts/Laws (Honours) at Monash University, with a major in international relations and a minor in human rights. Within the field of international relations, Sandy is interested in the study of terrorism and global tech governance.
Sandy Gamaralalage
Editor

Jonathan is an Australian lawyer, cybersecurity analyst, and geopolitical analyst. He is a former East Asia Fellow with Young Australians in International Affairs, Young Leader with Pacific Forum, and Special Advisor to the SGAC Space and Cybersecurity Project Group. He holds a Juris Doctor from Monash University, Master of Legal Practice, and Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. His expertise spans cybersecurity, Chinese foreign policy, space law, and East Asian Affairs. You can reach Jon here.
Jonathan Lim
Editor
Jonathan Lim
Editor

Kelsey Buchanan
Editor
Elle graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Justice (Criminology & Policing) from QUT and currently the Middle East & North Africa Correspondent and an Editor for Young Diplomats Society. She is admitted as a lawyer in Queensland and has studied abroad in India, Japan and the US where she furthered her interests in counter-terrorism, religious extremism, modern weapons and international law. During her undergraduate studies, Elle also attended two United Nations conferences and received a New Colombo Plan Scholarship to study in India. You can reach Elle here.
Elle Greaves
Editor
Elle Greaves
Editor

Sanjay Balakumar is a fifth-year student at the University of New South Wales, studying a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Laws. Apart from his work at YDS, Sanjay is an editor for Politik, the student-run UNSW International Affairs Review. He also interns with the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW, and was previously a Grants Officer at the United Nations Association of Australia NSW Division. Sanjay’s research interests include economic and political security in the Indo-Pacific, the dynamics that shape countries’ elections, climate politics and technology’s impact on informed public discourse. You can reach Sanjay here.
Sanjay Balakumar
Editor
Sanjay Balakumar
Editor

Nimaya Mallikahewa graduated with double Bachelors degrees in International Studies, majoring in International Relations, and Media (Public Relations & Advertising) from UNSW in 2020. She is currently in her Honours year in Politics & International Relations at UNSW. Her thesis focus is on the United States foreign, defence and aid policy in Sri Lanka and will analyse the evolution of Sri Lankan attitudes towards the U.S. over the last twenty years. You can reach Nimaya here.
Nimaya Mallikahewa
Editor
Nimaya Mallikahewa
Editor

Sarah is an honours student with the University of Sydney’s Government and International Relations Department, finishing off her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations). She is also an analyst with maritime security firm Dryad Global, and has a strong interest in geopolitics, security and foreign policy, particularly in Eurasia, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific. You can reach Sarah here.
Sarah Knight
Editor
Sarah Knight
Editor

Hamah graduated with a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in International Relations and Human Rights, as well as completing a Diploma of Languages in French. She is currently undertaking her Honours Degree with a thesis using discourse analysis to analyse how security threats shape French national identity. Apart from her work at YDS, Hamah is also the President of the Monash International Affairs Society, writes for Pivot, and volunteers her time at Alex Makes Meals. You can reach Hamah here.
Hamah Hosen
Editor
