Contingent Management Team
Lisa Picking
Contingent Leader
Scouting Role:
Assistant Chief Commissioner – Program Strategy
Why you want to go to KISC: I have been lucky enough to work at KISC and to now lead a Contingent back to my home sweet home away from home. I can’t wait for the Contingent to make their own delicious memories!
Georgia Griffiths
Deputy Contingent Leader
Scouting Role:
Cub Scout Leader, Queensland
Why do you want to go to KISC: I want to have a new overseas Scouting experience that I haven’t had before and take 200 Australians on the journey with me. Experience the magic in international friendships, amazing activities and landscapes that KISC has to offer. Love to learn how Scouting happens all around the world. And I love a good party so what is better than celebrating 100 years?!?
Samuel Thomas
Administration and Finance
Scouting Role:
Rover Scout – Hatfield Rover Unit
Why you want to go to KISC:
I am excited to meet Scouts from all over the world and experience the natural beauty of KISC!
Tom Dowsley
Administration and Finance
Scouting Role:
Scout Leader – Floreat Scout Group
Why do you want to go to KISC: Kandersteg is the home of World Scouting, and to support young Australians to experience everything on offer at KISC is an opportunity I couldn’t resist!
Sophie Redman
Program
Scouting Role:
Rover Scout – Sugarloaf Rover Unit
Why do you want to go to KISC: I want to meet amazing people and learn about different cultures and perspectives
Dave Langron
Program
Scouting Role:
Venturer Scout Leader – 1st Ballam Park Scout Group
Why do you want to go to KISC: After living and working at KISC twice previously, it feels like a second home to me. There are so many exciting adventures to be had at KISC, and I am super stoked to be able to help everyone in the Contingent experience the majestic Swiss Alps for themselves, and see what KISC has to offer for themselves!
Sahara Hollaway
Transport and Logistics
Scouting Role:
Rover Scout – 4th Horsham Rover Unit
Why do you want to go to KISC: I love Scouting adventures and I’m excited to try new activities at KISC. I’m also looking forward to meeting Scouts all around the world and experiencing the magic of KISC.
Brett Cole
Transport and Logistics
Scouting Role:
Region Commissioner – Mount Dandenong
I have been in Scouting since I was a Cub Scout and have absolutely loved every minute. Besides the amazing Scouting Adventures I have had in Australia, I have also travelled overseas with Scouts to World Scout Jamboree and Philmont Scout Ranch USA. Going to KISC has been a dream of mine!
Kate Leyden
Marketing and Communications
Scouting Role:
Rover Scout – Hatfield Rover Unit
Why you want to go to KISC:
Michelle Strachan
Marketing and Communications
Scouting Role:
Group Leader – 1st Ballam Park Scout Group
Why you want to go to KISC:
Kellee Gibby
Contingent Support
Scouting Role:
Assistant District Commissioner – Osprey
Why you want to go to KISC:
I wanted to combine both my passions of International Travel and helping youth achieve their goals within Scouting.
Kelly Martin
Health and Welfare
Scouting Role:
Venturer Scout Leader – Wishart Chester Scout Group
Why do you want to go to KISC: I was fortunate to be a part of the Contingent that went in 2016 and fell in love with Kandersteg. This is my opportunity to give back so that others can have the great experience I had.