Our People
Euphoria Foundation is powered entirely by volunteers. Every person involved in our organisation, including our Board, leadership team, and community contributors, generously volunteers their time, skills, and lived experience to help create opportunities for LGBTQIAPN+ people, their families, and allies.
The Foundation would not be what it is today without the dedication of these volunteers, whose passion and commitment continue to shape and strengthen our community impact.
Christina Chia
A Victorian Multicultural Commission Honouree, award-winning senior executive and community advocate, Christina brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across education, aged care, governance and community sectors in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Passionate about inclusion, belonging and community impact, she brings a wealth of experience, vision and heart to the role.
Christina serves as a Non-Executive Director at Box Hill Institute and is actively involved in leadership roles across multicultural, community and professional organisations, advocating for diversity, equity and meaningful social connection.
President | Chair
Emma Edgell-Hall
Co-Founder of Euphoria Foundation and is passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and meaningful opportunities for LGBTQIAPN+ people to connect, thrive, and build community.
Emma brings strong skills in communication, leadership, advocacy, wellbeing, and person-centred support. Her academic studies and community work have strengthened her understanding of the importance of connection, mental health, and creating environments where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Board Member | Co Founder
Passionate about advancing community wellbeing, connection, and mental health outcomes. She is also Co-Founder of The Becoming Better Together Collective (BBTC) and The Workplace Edit, two queer co-owned businesses focused on creating positive change through connection, learning, and personal growth.
Drawing on her experience in structured storytelling, community engagement, and nervous system regulation, Gemma is a strong advocate for creating safe spaces where people can share their experiences without fear of judgement. Her work centres on the belief that connection, self-reflection, and emotional regulation are essential foundations for individual and community wellbeing.
Board MemberGemma Saunders
Passionate about creating inclusive, welcoming communities where people feel a genuine sense of belonging. Drawing on his lived experience and commitment to community connection, Jamal works to ensure that Euphoria Foundation remains a place where people can feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Jamal brings skills in governance, leadership, and community engagement, helping to guide the organisation's strategic direction and long-term sustainability. He is particularly passionate about representation and creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to participate in and shape community spaces.
Board MemberJamal Hakim
Community advocate and leader based in Greater Dandenong, bringing warmth, visibility, and lived experience to everything she does. Since coming out as trans in 2021, Julie has been actively involved in community spaces, using her voice and presence to support inclusion, representation, and connection.
Julie is passionate about giving back to the community that has supported her journey. She brings lived experience, authenticity, and a strong commitment to advocacy, helping to create spaces where people feel welcomed, seen, and valued.
Board MemberJulie Jones
Shian Lee is a senior operations and arts leader with extensive experience across commercial, corporate, festival, not‑for‑profit and cultural sectors in Australia and Southeast Asia.
He specialises in making complex environments run smoothly day to day, leading teams, managing multi‑venue operations and overseeing significant budgets with strong financial acumen and a clear eye on governance, risk and sustainability.
Practical, calm under pressure and growth oriented, Shian is skilled at turning shared vision into clear plans, efficient operations and inclusive programs that balance artistic ambition with community impact. He is particularly committed to community‑centred decision making in work that serves LGBTIQA+ and multicultural communities.
Board Member | TREASURE
Operations SupportShian Lee
T’s work is grounded in lived experience, community care, accessibility, and the belief that everyone deserves spaces where they can show up as they are. As a disabled, neurodivergent person living with chronic pain and the ongoing impacts of trauma, T brings both personal insight and community knowledge to their leadership.
Deputy Chair | Co FounderT Edgell-HAll
Our Operations Team
Grants Lead and Programs & Wellbeing FacilitatorAlex Grillo
Coming soon
Daniel Summer
Website & Digital Experience CoordinatorComing soon
HAILEE SHEA-BLOOMFIELD
After moving from Hobart to Melbourne to pursue her dream of studying law at Monash University, Hailee has embraced every opportunity to make a positive impact through volunteering. Drawn to Euphoria Foundation’s commitment to creating spaces where every identity is valued and belongs, she is passionate about fostering genuine connection and creating environments where everyone feels welcomed and supported. As Assistant Secretary, Hailee supports the organisation’s governance and administration through Board and committee processes, governance records, organisational projects, communications, and events. She hopes to build a career where law, advocacy, and community engagement create meaningful and lasting positive change.
Secretary Assistant 
Coming soon
BookkeeperPhui-Ling Loke
Partnerships & Community Engagement Lead
Sponsorship & Grants SupportVivian Lyngdoh
Coming soon