Hannah is the co-founder of Ember Collaborative and Wierd, bringing over a decade of experience in the events industry. She has produced and curated numerous events of her own, as well as contributed to festivals across Australia in a variety of roles. After seven years of intermittent travel, Hannah now focuses her energy on developing Ember while continuing to freelance for other events. Beyond her professional life, she spends her time meditating, hiking, and rollerblading.

Dayna Santana is a researcher-creative and former humanitarian aid worker based on Gadigal land. Through her various projects, Dayna is working toward a fairer and more equal world, where people relate to each other on the basis of their shared humanity, and where harmful gender norms and inequalities are relics of the past. She is currently completing her Ph.D at the University of Sydney in Gender and Cultural Studies. As a core team member of Ember, Dayna aims to help people connect genuinely, empower free self-expression, and spark creative and intellectual curiosity. When not working, you’ll find her hiking local trails, lying in the sun, lost in a novel, or planning her next adventure.

Chloe is a co-founder of Ember Collaborative and one of the founding members of Wierd, with over a decade of experience producing and running community-led events and festivals. She brings a deep love of gathering people together, creating spaces that feel nourishing, inclusive, and meaningful.

Alongside her event work, Chloe is a naturopath, doula, and culinary alchemist devoted to holistic health and postpartum care. Through food, herbal medicine, and ritual, she supports women and families across every season of life, weaving care, creativity, and connection.