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8 years of experience in the NGO sector across three continents: Oceania, Latin America and Europe.
Pacific-Australia Youth Association Inc. (PAYA)
Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa.
Directed Youth Leadership Summits in Tonga, New Caledonia, Nauru and Solomon Islands
Delivered financial literacy and sustainable development workshops in Nauru, Tahiti, PNG and Solomon Islands
Led regional youth entrepreneurship initiatives across remote Queensland and Pacific islands
Coordinated PAYA’s trade and development webinars and Pacific policy dialogues
Partnered with PNG Rural Development Inc to support Highlands Youth Summit programming and governance advisory work
Delivered youth governance and policy webinars during COVIDYoung Pacific Leaders (YPL), U.S. Department of State & Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN)
EnglishEquip Workshop - Uvea, Wallis and Futuna
Delivered an AFRAN-funded youth networking event in Tahiti, French Polynesia and Paris, France
Implemented the YPL Follow-On Grant Mini Tech Camp on Sustainability, Digital Skills and Technology in Wallis and Futuna
Coordinated the EnglishEquip project and workshops in New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna, expanding access to English language learning for Pacific youth
Contributed to youth advisory and engagement initiatives connected to U.S. public diplomacy programsImplemented the North Queensland Regional Youth Hackathon
Delivered AFRAN—supported youth webinars on the Future of New Caledonia and Tahiti
Australia Latam Emerging Leaders Dialogue (ALELD)
Future-Ready: How Economic Empowerment Can Deliver Social Mobility for Youth - Bogotá, Colombia
Program Manager for the Australia Latin America Young Leaders Dialogue in Melbourne
Implemented youth-side events and spoke on panels at the OECD Ministerial Summits in Brazil and Colombia
Built partnerships across government, private sector and youth networks, including diplomats in Canberra, Paris and Brasília
Delivered Brisbane-based regional engagement events connecting Latin American and Australian leadersLongest serving volunteer (5.5 years) in the organisation’s history. Held roles of Vice President and Secretary.
“Dominic is an extremely responsible and driven individual, with an acute attention to detail. He has a gift for not only communicating with people, but also for establishing meaningful professional relationships with them, regardless of the culture or language. Dominic’s excellent management and public-relations skills are testimony to his passion when it comes to promoting international opportunities.”
– Former Colleague