Meet the
Team
All that we do at Fusion is made possible by ordinary people putting up their hand to be part of the story. A community of dedicated and passionate people can indeed change the world.
Jesse
Team Leader
Jesse grew up in Fusion, with both his parents heavily involved and he has stayed around ever since. He completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors) in 2004, is a pharmacist by trade and owns a number of pharmacies, while also working part time for Fusion. Jesse has a Diploma Youth & Community Work (Christian), Certificate IV Training and Assessment and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Jesse is married to Marie and has two young children. In his spare time he loves going to the beach, watching the cricket and spending time with his family.
Laurie
Youth Work and Volunteer Coordinator
Laurie is a born and raised Sunny Coast local who became involved in Fusion as a young person. She has stayed connected in various roles and parts of Australia since, working in Sydney with Fusion for a couple of years before getting married. She now lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, two dogs and her daughter Lucy. Laurie has completed a Bachelor Arts (Psychology & Youth Work) and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She is passionate about social justice issues and caring for others. In her spare time, she is into photography, craft, and gaming but mostly playing with her very energetic toddler.
Nikky
Youth Worker
Nikky joined Fusion when she was just 18 years old. She has six siblings and was home-schooled by two wonderful parents. Nikky has a Diploma of Children’s Services, a Diploma of Youth & Community Work (Christian) and is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling. She is First Aid & Youth Mental Health First Aid certified.
Nikky aspires to help young people feel a sense of belonging, worth and purpose. She is passionate about people and has been volunteering in programs since the age of 12. Nikky is a creative soul who enjoys playing music, songwriting and taking care of her plants. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Andrew
Operations Manager
Andrew started as our Operations Manager in October 2023, following a short retirement after many years with the Queensland Government. He is responsible for the business operations of the Fusion office and our four Op Shops. He has a Diploma in Project Management and was responsible for the delivery of many capital works projects, plus Workplace Health & Safety, at many government locations across the Sunshine Coast. Andrew loves enabling other Fusion staff to make a difference by him taking care of the not-so-glamourous side of the business!
A long time Sunshine Coast resident, Andrew is married to Cheryl and they have two children Teah and Emi. They have a passion for nature and the environment, spending many hours maintaining their hinterland rainforest property, complete with a Japanese garden. They have a love of travel and are particularly fond of Japan, having been there 8 times! Outside of his work at Fusion, Andrew spends many hours helping other musicians reach their full creative potential either in his home recording studio or encouraging them to perform at music events held on the family property. He loves being able to help younger people build their self-confidence and firmly believes in the healing and nurturing power of music.
Katie
Youth Worker
Katie is a dedicated youth worker with Fusion Sunshine Coast, enjoying her work in early intervention programs that help young people build connection, confidence, and resilience. She is passionate about fostering safe and supportive environments where teens can thrive. Katie first connected with Fusion as a young person through the Pilgrimage to Uluru in 2019 and has been involved in Fusion programs ever since. She completed Fusion’s internship in 2023 as a Junior Intern while finishing Year 12.
She has a Certificate IV in Youth Work and is currently studying a Bachelor of Science, driven by a deep interest in genetics and a long-term goal of becoming a genetic counsellor — combining her love of science with her desire to support individuals and families through informed healthcare decisions.
In her spare time, Katie loves doing pottery, creating unique handmade ceramics thrown on the wheel and hand-painted with her own beautiful designs.
Lauren
Youth Worker
Lauren grew up as a homeschooled kid in Brisbane, before moving to the Sunshine Coast with her family at the end of 2019. She attended youth group and youth camps throughout all of her teen years, and saw what a difference it made having adults outside of her immediate circle investing into her wellbeing, which grew a passion to provide the same thing for the young people around her. Along with a collection of past retail & hospitality positions (including managing her church’s community cafe for almost 3 years) she has worked as an independent support worker with young NDIS clients since mid-2021, and has enjoyed years of volunteering in youth & kids ministry through her church and Scripture Union. She holds a Cert IV in Youth Work, has recently become First Aid and CPR trained, and is also currently studying a Cert IV in Education Support.
Lauren is a big fan of anything creative including singing, playing guitar, writing songs (sometimes releasing them) and playing around with dance styles and art projects. She also loves reading books, exploring pretty places around the coast and through a bit of solo travel, and spending time with loved ones. She is very excited to join the Fusion family!
Rubie
Jr Youth Worker
Sebastian
Jr Youth Worker
Hollie
Jr Youth Worker
Hollie grew up in Scotland and moved to Australia in Year 7, joining Fusion shortly after, and she’s been part of the community ever since. Over the past three years, she’s volunteered as a youth leader, helping run programs, camps and events that create safe, welcoming spaces for young people to connect, grow and be themselves. She’s currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Animal Ecology and is deeply passionate about wildlife conservation. Hollie runs Wild Blue Conservation, a not-for-profit organisation focused on protecting marine life and educating others about environmental issues.
When she’s not studying, leading or rescuing turtles, you’ll probably find Hollie playing soccer, hanging out with her pet lizard and snake, or getting lost in music. She brings creativity, care and a deep sense of purpose into all she does at Fusion.
Rhys, Mia, Cooper, Ruby
Interns
Meet our interns for 2025. This crew are taking the year to learn what leadership looks like, how to run programs and gain a glimpse into the world of being a youth worker. Each of them bring their own unique skills and perspectives that help create a great space for young people to connect, have fun and feel valued.
We are excited to see what these young leaders will do.
Fusion Volunteers
We’re so thankful for our amazing team of volunteers who make our work possible.
Would you like to join them?
Doing a Certificate IV in Youth and Community Work, a Bachelor of Social Work or something similar? Do you have videography, PR, media or advertising skills to use for a good cause? OR are you a person who wants to give back to the next generation?
Fill in the form below and tell us more about how you’d like to be involved.
Interested in volunteering with us?
If you’re passionate about creating communities where young people can come alive to their potential, we have a place for you.
By volunteering with Fusion Sunshine Coast, you’ll not only be skilled and equipped to support young people at their point of need, but you’ll join with a team of like-minded people who want to make a difference too.
Visit our Volunteering page to find out more.
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