Oaktree staff and volunteers are all aged between 18-26!

Our Executive Team

Smriti Soni

General Manager

Smriti Soni is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, committed to bridging the gap between education and employability. As the General Manager of Risk & Finance at Oaktree, she plays a pivotal role in supporting youth-led initiatives that equip young people with the skills, confidence, and networks to thrive in the workforce. With a background in accounting, finance, and strategy, Smriti has worked across corporate finance, restructuring, and investment analysis, giving her firsthand insight into the barriers young people face when entering professional industries.

Charli English

CEO

Charli is passionate about youth education and environmental sustainability, with a strong commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities. After beginning her career in the Australian Government and graduating with a Bachelor of International Relations from UNSW in 2021, she deepened her alignment with the for-purpose sector through volunteering with Amnesty International and the UN. Over the past four years, she has led advocacy campaigns and developed early childhood education programs, driving systems change across the Not-for-Profit space. At 23, Charli became CEO of Oaktree and is eager to share her experience while continuing to learn from partners and volunteers to create lasting impact across the Asia-Pacific.

Nidula Geeganage

Program Coordinator

Nidula Geeganage is the International Program Coordinator at Oaktree. He is responsible for conceptualising, directing, designing, planning, and implementing the Oaktree Youth Solidarity Fund. Outside of Oaktree, Nidula is studying a Masters in International Development Practice, where he is currently writing a thesis on the significance of feminist perspectives in the development sector. With a background in narrative writing, Nidula is passionate about telling stories that affect transformational social change, and hopes to use his experience working at Oaktree as fuel for this passion.

Our Board Members

Aimie Meier

Aimie’s worked in not for profits for over 20 years. She’s worked within social housing, disability housing and LGBTQIA+ youth. She is passionate about creating spaces for all people to feel comfortable and confident to do what they are passionate about. More importantly though, she lives in Japan, is a Chihuahua mum and wants to retire one day in Laos. As the Chair of Oaktree she is excited to support and mentor the team to continue the exciting work they are achieving.

Jasmine Joyce

Jasmine has experience working with youth-led not-for-profits and is deeply aligned with Oaktree’s mission to empower youth-driven change in the Asia-Pacific region. With a keen interest and background in corporate governance, she has served as the company secretary at Oaktree since January 2025. Outside of her role at Oaktree, Jasmine holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from La Trobe University and is a practicing lawyer at Hive Legal, specialising in both financial services and corporate and commercial law.

Danielle Tan

Danielle is a risk management professional specialising in risk, governance and assurance frameworks. She is passionate about empowering not-for-profits to develop, support and sustain a proactive risk management approach that is fit for the unique complexities of the sector. She deeply believes that young people have the power to change the world and apart from joining the Oaktree Board in 2024, she has worked in various operational roles for a national youth-led not-for-profit.

Tom Hodgman

Tom blends creativity and strategy as the head of online retailer Ivory & Deene. With a background in marketing and experience as an industry educator in the tertiary space, he’s passionate about using business for social impact. A proud dad and culture lover, he’s always dreaming up his next travel adventure.