Interns

Joshua lives with his wife and children in Yass, NSW, where he serves as General Manager of the Lachlan Macquarie Institute, a not-for-profit dedicated to training wise Christian leaders for politics and culture. Originally from Alice Springs, he started his career in IT and business management before attending the LMI residential fellowship in 2017, which launched him into the world of politics and leadership training. Joshua recently completed an MBA and is passionate about equipping Christian’s for engaging faithfully with the culture around them. He enjoys hiking, playing squash, painting landscapes, and time with family.

Matthew currently works as an Investment Analyst in the Health and Aged Care sector, with prior experience in the Medical Technology industry and as a clinician. He is nearing the completion of his MBA at the AGSM UNSW Business School. His faith propels him to lead a purposeful life, seeking to make a positive impact in both personal and professional spheres. Outside of work, he enjoys a coffee with friends and keeping up with the latest in sport.

Joyce has had a varied career across different industries in corporate, not-for-profit and startup. Prior to Open Doors, Joyce worked to enhance service delivery across community programs and services, including the operationalisation of a $80 million government pilot program in NSW and ACT. Joyce currently serves on the Eldership of her local church and has a heart to see God glorified and the body of Christ strengthened. You can find her with a good book in hand or enjoying the latest in games with friends, either of the tabletop or online variety.

Ash Dowling is a final year Law/Commerce (Economics) student at Monash University in Melbourne. Alongside her studies, she works as a legal assistant at global immigration law firm, Fragomen. Ash is a leader at “Avenue” – a network of micro-Churches – and a member of Monash Christian Union. In her spare time, Ash loves to write poetry – often inspired by her faith, her friends, her family, her fiancé, or a mix of them all – and she shares her work on Instagram under the handle @selahpoetry_.

Seb lives in Melbourne, Victoria, where he is part of the Discovery Church community and is currently helping launch their new Frankston campus. With a background in commerce, pharmacy and healthcare leadership, Seb is now exploring new horizons in strategic leadership and gets excited exploring how business and Christian mission combine. He is passionate about seeing faith and innovation intersect to drive impact. Seb is newly married to his wife Georgia and enjoys basketball, skiing, cycling, and tolerates being a long-suffering St Kilda supporter.

Joseph is a pastor from Devonport Tasmania, where he was born and raised. He has a BTh, with a heart for the local church, and a love for deep conversations and nerding out about Jesus and the Bible. He enjoys travel, reading, sport, music and also serves as a volunteer firefighter. He desires to lead a life that both honours and reflects Jesus in everything he does.

Meera Livingston is a growing insurance professional and currently the Insurance and Claims Manager at Anglican Insurance and Risk Services (AIRS). She is passionate about integrating her corporate experience with Kingdom purpose, seeking to help build strong, healthy Christian organisations through excellent operations, intentional management, and high standards of governance. Alongside her professional career, Meera is a passionate creative. She is a long-time servant in church ministry, an emerging singer-songwriter, and a bold ambassador for Christ through social media. Meera aims to bring a unique blend of operational expertise, strategic insight, and creative communication to every sphere she serves in. Meera is committed to growing in board leadership and using her skills to support faith-based organisations to lead with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

“I love working with people and helping things run smoothly. I have an awesome opportunity in my current role as a Business Improvement Analyst at Anglicare, where I get to do this and really see the impact of the work that gets done. I get to spend time listening to various stakeholders within the business to understand their frustrations, concerns, and help identify areas of improvement. Outside of work I enjoy playing all kinds of sports and love a good get together with mates”.

My name is Grace, and I am a dedicated registered nurse with a wealth of experience in pediatric nursing. Currently, I am sharing my knowledge and passion for healthcare as a lecturer at TAFE, where I inspire the next generation of nursing professionals. My background in pediatric nursing has equipped me with the skills to provide compassionate care to young patients and their families, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. In addition to my teaching role, I am actively involved with the Church of Christ. My approach to nursing is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to a Christ centred approach.

Sami is an inquisitive and sagacious individual, committed to learning and serving in all contexts. His diverse professional experience in commercial property spans industrial property development, valuations, and investment and asset management across Australia, Singapore, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Grounded in his faith, he is dedicated to developing his character, skills, and qualities to serve with integrity, wisdom, and purpose. Alongside his professional work, Sami actively volunteers as an Operational Volunteer with the South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES). He also supports young people through the Encounter Youth Green Team Schoolies Program, helping to provide safe and positive environments for young people.

Sami looks forward to deepening his understanding of governance and exploring how Christ-centred, servant-minded leadership can shape meaningful impact in both corporate and community contexts.

Joel is based in Sydney, NSW, with a background in business and finance, alongside a strong foundation in ministry. He’s worked with NAB in business banking, focusing on client management and performance insights to help drive business outcomes. For the past 10 years, Joel has been involved in local church ministry, and four years ago, he shifted into the Christian NFP sector, joining Open Doors to advocate for persecuted believers in Australia. He’s had the privilege of travelling to the field to meet believers firsthand, which has deepened his commitment to both the local and global church. Motivated by a love for God and people, Joel is passionate about contributing to organisations that make a meaningful impact.

Julissa is a consultant based on the Gold Coast who made a career pivot from the creative industries into purpose-driven work with the hope of taking part in improving people’s everyday lives. Now a Manager at Insync, she partners with organisations across health, education and community services to strengthen patient, client and employee experiences. She’s passionate about using data to drive meaningful change and is deeply committed to people-first leadership. Outside of work, she’s active in her local church, mentoring young adults and building faith-based community.

Karina is a risk professional based in Melbourne and has worked across various fields including law, internal audit and regulatory affairs. She is currently working in the second line risk function at NAB. Karina lives with her husband and their two young kids. They attend and serve at a local Indonesian church, focusing on worship and the young adults ministry.

Tess is a lawyer at Prolegis Lawyers and has experience advising clients in the not-for-profit sector on complaint-handling and disciplinary matters across a range of areas, including corporate governance, employment, discrimination and privacy law. Prior to working with Prolegis Lawyers, Tess worked in personal injury litigation and alternative dispute resolution, specialising in historical institutional abuse matters. Outside her professional endeavours, Tess enjoys playing guitar and is a member of her church, St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Roseville, NSW. Tess is honoured to join the Board Internship program for 2025-26, and is looking forward to growing in her skills and experience in governance and leadership through a Christian lens throughout the program.

Nina is a finance professional based in Sydney, currently working in the agricultural industry, where she combines analytical insight with strategic thinking to drive business performance and growth. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, discovering new cuisines, and spending quality time with friends and family. She’s also actively involved in her local church, serving as a warden, committed to using and developing her corporate and technical skills to serve God. She finds balance and relaxation at home with her pet.

I’ve worked as a university campus missionary, for the last 12 years, across a variety of different universities. Through that time I’ve had the privilege of launching and leading multiple student leadership teams, developing new initiatives, and coordinating national projects. I am passionate about thinking differently to better empower and reach people, as well as effective leadership and its development.