For the past 5 years, she has served as the United Nations Youth Representative for the Australia-based NGO Caring & Living As Neighbours (CLAN). CLAN identifies children in resource-poor settings (and their families) who are living with the same chronic, long-term health conditions as members of a distinct, non-geographically based community. Identification of, and consultation with these communities enables CLAN and other partners to work together with individuals and families to collectively determine the most appropriate actions for change.