African Youth Collective
Our Team
Meet the dedicated people behind AYC — from our Founder and leadership to the coordinators, coaches, mentors, and volunteers who bring our programs to life every day.
Executive Leadership
Isiaih Alier Mashinkok Jr
Founder / CEO
Charity Marisa
President / Mental Health
Duom Benjamin
AOD / Suicide Prevention
B-MAD & Community Team
The B-MAD team drives AYC's prevention framework — running BBQ days, community development, youth advocacy, and wellbeing programs across Melbourne.
Bukuru Leonidas
Community Development
Khalid Katikang
Youth Advocate
Mer Gai
Community Development
Mandy Trang
Academic Officer
Mayen Malek
Youth Development
Amanuel Mulatu
Youth Engagement
Nyanwut Kuol
First Aid
Ochan Aba
Basketball Coach
Sunday Makuach
Admin / Project
Agany Agany
Graphic Designer
Marbar Riek
Music Producer
Ahmed
Chef
Sports & Mentors
Nyathor Nhial
Youth Mentor
Sabir Banek
Youth Mentor
Deng Isaiah
Basketball Coach
Emanuel Malou
Basketball Coach
Ministers
Michael Keflamariam
Minister
Misrak Ahmed
Minister
Abas Abukar
Transport Minister
Solomon Baboth
Music Producer
Want to be part of the team?
AYC is always growing. If you are passionate about community, youth empowerment, or sport — we would love to hear from you.
Volunteer With AYC