The Team
Kirsty Taylor
Our Founder/President
Kirsty is an educator who has been writing or telling stories for most of her life. She was inspired to start Continue the Voice as she felt that the 'arty' scene could sometimes be intimidating and not welcoming to all and as a long time lover of community building she wanted to change that. When she isn't doing all things Continue the Voice, she spends her spare time being a foodie, podcasting and people watching. Her chosen art form is mostly writing poetry but does dabble in other mediums from time to time.
Vice President
Sayali is a self-taught artist with a lifelong passion for creativity.
In her free time, Sayali loves to unwind with a sketchbook or experiment with new painting techniques. She often finds joy in connecting with people, creating handmade crafts, exploring DIY projects, and discovering fresh inspiration from nature. From earning certifications in elementary and intermediate drawing examinations to running her own drawing tutorial classes in her home country, she has nurtured her artistic journey from a young age.
Whether it's attending an art workshop or simply doodling while listening to music, she enjoys any moment that lets her stay creatively engaged
Event Co-ordinator and Social Media Marketing
Brittany is a jack of all trades in the art world, with a love for exploring different mediums—knitting, watercolours, pottery, and whatever else sparks curiosity. For Brittany, each craft feels like a new way to express herself and connect with others. After moving from Queensland to Melbourne, she's excited to start fresh, share her creative journey, and build a community around making, experimenting, and celebrating art and friendships in all its forms.
Event Co-ordinator and Social Media Marketing
Venecia is a software engineer by profession and an artist at heart. In her free time, she enjoys painting, pottery, and finding inspiration through movies, thrifting, and exploring food.
While art has always been a meaningful outlet for her creativity, she has recently felt a lack of motivation due to the absence of a supportive community to share and grow with. Venecia hopes to build connections with fellow artists, exchange ideas, and create a welcoming space where creativity and inspiration can flourish together.
Event Co-ordinator and Social Media Marketing
Andrea is an artist from Uruguay with a passion for all things creative and crafty. She likes exploring different techniques with playful experimentation, and is always trying new ways to express ideas through colour, texture, and form. She also is the creator of our many of our graphics such as our incredible logo.
Event Co-ordinator
Clelia is a biologist working at Monash university (kinda mad scientist type of vibe). When she’s not messing around in the lab, she loves exploring the world, especially the underwater side of it. Scuba-diving is in fact one of her greatest passions, as nothing else compares to the peace, excitement and wonder you can find underneath the brim of the Big Blue. She also enjoys going rock climbing: nothing gives you that adrenaline kick quite like being hung 60 m up in the air! Aside from various activities, she enjoys spending time with others and building strong human connection and she wants to contribute to Continuing the Voice by helping build a strong, tight community. Being Italian, this is pretty important to her.