On Tuesday, June 2, the Hothouse: Session 2 is a showcase of the students, the bright sparks, and the people who are next in line to pick up the challenge, gathered inside the Hothouse Structure on Salamanca Lawns, Hobart, for Dark Mofo 2015
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Simon Ancher
Program Director – Furniture Design, University of Tasmania
In his current role at the University of Tasmania, and through his practice, Simon Ancher Studio, Simon has developed his own furniture range as well as undertaking commission work including public art and seating. His current focus has seen a shift to more collaborative work and finding ways to upscale production and deal with the manufacturing end of making furniture.
Samantha Blackler
Advanced Diploma Student - Information Technology, TasTAFE
Sam came to Tasmania five years ago from South Africa. She is currently studying computing with a focus on the field of user experience, while also working as Practice Manager at a physiotherapy clinic.
Michael Cordover
Commercial Lawyer, M+K dobson mitchell allport lawyers
After graduating from the University of Tasmania with a combined Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws with a science major in pure mathematics, Michael became a commercial lawyer specialising in intellectual property and privacy law. Michael is on the board of the Hobart Community Legal Service and has a long history with by-youth, for-youth programs.
Juliah Fraser
Tasmanian Youth Forum
A year 10 student at Ogilvie High School, Juliah is passionate about education. Juliah participates in a program called Big Picture, which facilitates workplace internships where she studies a topic using research and hands-on activities. Her plan is to work in the area of science and medicine in a field that impacts on the lives of other people.
Alyssa Geddes
Community Sports Link Coordinator, Special Olympics Tasmania
Being extremely passionate about equality, inclusion and advocacy within the community, Alyssa studied disability at TasTAFE. On graduation she was offered the role of Community Sports Link Coordinator for Special Olympics Tasmania, delivering fun, inclusive and friendly sporting programs for individuals who live with a disability. Alyssa also works for disability service organisations as a support worker.
Lauren Gower
Masters by Research Candidate (Philosophy), University of Tasmania
Lauren is studying a Masters by Research in Philosophy at UTAS and working as a research assistant with the UTAS Tasmanian Institute for Learning and Teaching. In addition, she works as a tutor at UTAS for the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme and has also been working as a mentor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students.
Dakoda Leary
Tasmanian Youth Forum
An Elizabeth College student, Dakoda also volunteers for local youth groups such as the Glenorchy Youth Task Force and is an ambassador for Youth Homelessness Matters Day. Dakoda hopes to become a freelance writer/journalist and believes that to make the world a better place, everyone needs to pitch in rather then turn a blind eye to what’s in front of them.
Joshua Lowe
Artistic Director, DRILL Performance Company
A Tasmanian-born dancer, choreographer and producer, Joshua is regularly engaged as a choreographer for professional, youth and community-based works. He formed youth dance company DRILL and regularly works for Tasdance, delivering their Education Performance Projects and DanceNET program in schools. Joshua has been awarded both the Bokprint Arts and Cultural Development Award and The Premier's Young Achiever of the Year Award.
Adam Mostogl
Founder/Inspirer, illuminate Education & Consulting
In a given week Adam might be helping young entrepreneurs kick-start their companies, stimulating small businesses to challenge the status quo, challenging communities to understand their potential or teaching students to embrace innovation for problem solving. Adam is the 2015 Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year for his education endeavours as well as his work generating positive momentum in Queenstown.
Tegan Pearce
Tasmanian Youth Forum Policy and Project Officer, Youth Network of Tasmania
Tegan has worked on many local and national youth-led projects to address key issues including mental health, drug and alcohol use. Tegan currently works at the Youth Network of Tasmania as the Policy and Project Officer of the Tasmanian Youth Forum, the peak consultative body for young Tasmanians that addresses a wide range of topics including education, employment and youth homelessness.
Nunami Sculthorpe-Green
Tasmanian Aboriginal Community Member
Nunami is a palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal)/warlpiri student at the University of Tasmania. Since 2012 Nunami has been the Indigenous Cadet at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, designing and producing Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural and historical educational resources and public programming. She is passionate about the education of the wider community on Tasmanian Aboriginal history, heritage and culture.
Briar Walker
Tasmanian Youth Forum
Briar is in Year 12 and is passionate about youth representation and advocating for equality and human rights. She has been involved in the Youth Network of Tasmania and Model United Nations programs and has also been involved in the Youth Parliament program for the last 3 years. Briar hopes to eventually work as a human rights lawyer or neuroscientist.
Lauren Ward
2015 John Monash Scholar, University of Tasmania
A University of Tasmania graduate with First Class Honours in Engineering, Lauren is currently working as part of a CSIRO eHealth project. A keen science communicator and senior member of the University of Tasmania STEM Education and Outreach Team, Lauren has been a part of Young Tassie Scientists, as well as a number of University and Inspiring Australia school outreach programs.
