Caitlin works in education policy development and program delivery a territory government. Caitlin is passionate about working in partnership with students and young people to enhance their advocacy and leadership skills. Caitlin has completed a double degree in Arts/Laws (Majoring in Australian Politics) as well as a Diploma of Languages (Majoring in Spanish) at La Trobe University.

Jenna is an experienced educator who has worked with students, teachers, and leaders across primary, secondary, and tertiary education contexts for more than 16 years. An Associate Professor and researcher, her work aims to understand and address inequity and threats to wellbeing in student educational experiences through participatory rights-based approaches to educational transformation and school improvement. Jenna holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, two post-graduate degrees in Education, a Master of Education, a Master of Evaluation, and a PhD (Children’s perspectives and Wellbeing). She is also a Justice of the Peace (Qual) and holds full teacher registration.

Dr Keith Heggart is a researcher with a focus on learning and instructional design, educational technology and civics and citizenship education. He is currently exploring the way that online learning platforms can assist in the formation of active citizenship amongst Australian youth.

Keith is a former high school teacher, having worked as a school leader in Australia and overseas, in government and non-government sectors. In addition, he has worked as an Organiser for the Independent Education Union of Australia, and as an independent Learning Designer for a range of organisations.

Keith has been successful in attaining grants from the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce and also Penrith City Council.

Mitch is the Founder of the Australian Council for Student Voice. Mitch worked with a passionate team to build the ACSV following the 2019 Student Voice Conference, in response to the need for a national body to bring the sector together. Mitch is passionate about fostering participatory environments where all those passionate about student voice can come together in the sharing of knowledge. Mitch is also passionate about youth advocacy and empowerment, particularly in civics education. He is an award-winning leader, winning the 2020 VCE Leader of the Year award as a Year 12 Student in 2020. Beyond his work in the education sector, Mitch is a post-graduate student completing a Master of International Relations at Deakin University in Victoria.