meet the team

A strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming workplace.

At Mingle Co, we celebrate people for who they are; their strengths, their lived experience and the unique perspectives they bring to community, learning and support. Our team blends professional expertise with real-world insight to create environments that are safe, supportive, and empowering.

The Mingle Mentors

Violeta Abarzua

Strengths:
What she brings:
Violeta leads with authenticity, energy and lived experience. She creates spaces where participants feel safe to be themselves, explore connection and grow on their own terms. 

key focus areas

  • Self-Advocacy
  • Emotional Well-Being
  • Leadership Mentoring for Participants
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Engaging Presentations
  • Public Speaking Skills
  • Engaging presentations
  • Image & intercommunicational skills

Wayde Richardson

Strengths:
What he brings:
Wayde brings 20+ years of experience in the music and creative industries, alongside training in audio engineering, production and small business. As a writer for SceneSTR, podcaster, and digital creator, Wayde blends creativity with lived experience to support neurodivergent individuals in confidence, connection, and meaningful self-expression.

key focus areas

  • Videography
  • Breath work for anxiety
  • Podcasting
  • Exercise & cooking
  • Music & writing
  • Men's topics
  • Peer Mentoring & Support
  • Confidence Building

Krystle Jencik

Strengths:

  •  She supports people to build awareness of tone, body language, and presence so they can feel more in control and genuinely understood in conversations.

What she brings:
Krystle is our men’s confidence coach mentor who helps people communicate in ways that feel clear, authentic and aligned with how their brain works. As a neurodivergent herself she understands that communication isn’t one-size-fits-all and offers practical, flexible strategies that reduce overthinking without pressure to mask.

key focus areas

  • Voice and Image Development
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Employment Strategies
  • Emotional Well-Being
  • Breath Work Techniques
  • Podcast Setup
  • Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Presentation Skills
  • Videography

Adam Turay

Strengths:

  • Known for his patience & empathetic,

  • Down-to-earth nature, Adam brings both reliability and a bit of fun to his role.

  • He understands that support isn’t just about tasks  it’s about connection, confidence, and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

What he brings:

With over 15 years of experience, he brings a calm, friendly energy and a genuine passion for helping people live life their way. His biggest strength is connection; Adam has a natural ability to build trust, share a laugh, and create a space where people feel respected, understood, and in control.

key focus areas

  • Mentoring Youth & Employment
  • Navigating government system
  • Self -Advocacy
  • Peer Mentoring & Support
  • Confidence Building

JC PRIDE

JC is a stroke survivor with a focus on supporting neuro-queer individuals and brain injuries.

• JC wants to support people through his own lived experience in their journey of identity, resilience, self-advocacy and having a purpose.

key focus areas

  • MINDSET & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Self -Advocacy for mentees
  • Peer Mentoring & Support
  • Confidence Building

           DIANA CASTILLO

Diana is a Colombian-trained medical doctor who has continued her journey in Australia within aged care, disability support, and community services.
With qualifications in Individual Support and Ageing Support, and currently studying a Diploma of Community Services, Diana brings both knowledge and heart to her work.


She has experience supporting NDIS participants, including people with acquired brain injuries and complex needs—focusing on:
• daily living support
• community participation
• emotional wellbeing
• building meaningful connections & peer support.

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