Jarrod Smith
Team Leader Participation, Engagement and Pathways
jarrods@hume.vic.gov.au

Jarrod is the Team Leader of the Participation, Engagement and Pathways team.
Jarrod has been working at Hume Council for the last 8 years in a variety of roles including sports development and inclusion, economic development and youth partnerships and participation. Prior to joining Hume Jarrod spent several years working both in Australia and overseas with young people in sport for development and youth settlement roles.
In his spare time Jarrod enjoys watching NBA basketball and taking caravan trips with his family.
Vanessa Petridis
Youth Engagement and Pathways Officer
VanessaP2@hume.vic.gov.au

Vanessa is the Youth Engagement and Pathways Officer. She has been working with Hume City Council for 12 years moving through multiple roles, and in the youth sector for over five years.
Vanessa works across the municipality and is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of skill-building and pathways to education, training and employment for young people predominantly aged 18 to 24 years.
Vanessa loves being creative and having fun exploring different art techniques and styles. She also loves going on long walks with her dogs!
Richard Craig
Youth Engagement and Pathways Officer
richardc@hume.vic.gov.au

Richard is one of the Youth Engagement and Pathways Officer. Richard has been working in the youth work sector for 10 years across multiple different roles and started with Hume City Council in April 2022.
Richard supports with the planning, development and delivery of programs that support young people to engage and build positive pathways that can help them find employment or engage in education.
Richard loves football (real football!) and is a passionate supporter of Liverpool FC, and spending time with his family and friends.
Meg Lawton
Hume Empowering Communities Project Officer
MegL@hume.vic.gov.au

Meg is the Project Officer for the Hume Empowering Communities Project.
Meg is currently completing her Master of International Development Practice and has been working and volunteering in the resettlement sector for the last 2 years. She is passionate about community led development and the empowerment it brings.
In her spare time she enjoys painting and exploring national parks!
Emilia Todaro
Youth Engagement & Support Officer
EmiliaT@hume.vic.gov.au
Emilia is the Youth Engagement & Support Officer and has been a youth worker for over 10 years.
Emilia works with the Youth Engagement & Pathway Officers to deliver recognition, leadership and pathway programs for young people aged 18 to 24 years. Emilia is passionate about empowering young people to identify their strengths and give them the opportunity to be the amazing people that they are and reach their full potential.
Dance, music and reading and having a bash on her electric drumkit makes her heart sing!