Category: Staff

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman with close ties to Sydney’s Aboriginal community of Redfern. With over a decade of experience producing events and media for corporate and government organisations, Mayrah is also an accomplished communications professional and presenter.

Mayrah inspires the team each and every day with her infectious work-ethic, can-do attitude, and boundless enthusiasm. What motivates her the most is doing meaningful work that helps to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and getting to work with a team of hardworking and compassionate individuals.

As head of events at the Deadly Vibe Group, Mayrah event-managed the Deadly Awards, the National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge in communities across Australia, and the national Vibe Alive festivals.

Mayrah is the current Chair of the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), is a member of the Google RAP Advisory Council and a member of the Commonwealth Bank’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.

Away from work, Mayrah has been a long time calisthenics coach, loves to watch home renovation shows and listen to podcasts.

When some well deserved downtime calls, you’ll likely find Mayrah hanging out with hubby Matt, meticulously planning some other aspect of her life, or sunning by the beach with a book in hand and her weekly planner never far from reach.

Mayrah wins the 33 Creative awards for most frequent flyer miles clocked in any given year as well best motivational quote finder.

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman with close ties to Sydney’s Aboriginal community of Redfern. With over a decade of experience producing events and media for corporate and government organisations, Mayrah is also an accomplished communications professional and presenter.

Mayrah inspires the team each and every day with her infectious work-ethic, can-do attitude, and boundless enthusiasm. What motivates her the most is doing meaningful work that helps to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and getting to work with a team of hardworking and compassionate individuals.

As Co-Director, Georgia makes sure we are all happy and healthy and living our values every day, keeping a good balance of work to keep us engaged and inspired, and making sure our clients are happy and their needs are being met. Georgia says she loves working with creative, fun, and compassionate people doing work that makes a difference.

Georgia brings plenty of compassion and creative energy, an inspiring work ethic, professionalism, and personal pride to her work in delivering successful products and campaigns for clients and positive outcomes for community.

She’s also the person you go to if you’re looking for a good zumba class, some yoga tips (we swear she must be double jointed) or a critical review of the latest binge-worthy Netflix/Stan drama series.   

When she’s not kicking goals at 33 HQ, Georgia is enjoying life at home with photographer hubby Andrew, teenage son Louis and Puggle, Zappa, enjoying some fine dining and quality caffeinated beverages while planning the next family getaway.

33 Creative Co-Founder and Co-Director, Georgia Cordukes, makes sure we are all happy and healthy and living our values every day, keeping a good balance of work to keep us engaged and inspired, and making sure our clients are happy and that their needs are being met. Georgia says she loves working with creative, fun, and compassionate people doing work that makes a difference. Georgia brings plenty of creative energy, professionalism, and can do attittude to her work in delivering successful products and campaigns for clients and positive outcomes for community.

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman with close ties to Sydney’s Aboriginal community of Redfern. With over a decade of experience producing events and media for corporate and government organisations, Mayrah is also an accomplished communications professional and presenter.

Mayrah inspires the team each and every day with her infectious work-ethic, can-do attitude, and boundless enthusiasm. What motivates her the most is doing meaningful work that helps to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and getting to work with a team of hardworking and compassionate individuals.

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Shiralee Lawson is a Wonnarua and Kunja woman who grew up on Wiradjuri Country, in the picturesque central west town of Dubbo. She now lives and works on stunning saltwater Country on Dharawal Land in the lllawarra.

Shiralee completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Indigenous Studies and Sociology from the University of Wollongong in 2020. She has dedicated her professional and personal life to empowering and platforming First Nations voices and communities and has more than a decade of experience working in diverse roles across education, media and consulting in partnership with government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations.

As head of events at the Deadly Vibe Group, Mayrah event-managed the Deadly Awards, the National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge in communities across Australia, and the national Vibe Alive festivals.

Mayrah is the current Chair of the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), is a member of the Google RAP Advisory Council and a member of the Commonwealth Bank’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.

Away from work, Mayrah has been a long time calisthenics coach, loves to watch home renovation shows and listen to podcasts.

When some well deserved downtime calls, you’ll likely find Mayrah hanging out with hubby Matt, meticulously planning some other aspect of her life, or sunning by the beach with a book in hand and her weekly planner never far from reach.

Mayrah wins the 33 Creative awards for most frequent flyer miles clocked in any given year as well best motivational quote finder.

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman with close ties to Sydney’s Aboriginal community of Redfern. With over a decade of experience producing events and media for corporate and government organisations, Mayrah is also an accomplished communications professional and presenter.

Mayrah inspires the team each and every day with her infectious work-ethic, can-do attitude, and boundless enthusiasm. What motivates her the most is doing meaningful work that helps to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and getting to work with a team of hardworking and compassionate individuals.

As head of events at the Deadly Vibe Group, Mayrah event-managed the Deadly Awards, the National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge in communities across Australia, and the national Vibe Alive festivals.

Mayrah is the current Chair of the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), is a member of the Google RAP Advisory Council and a member of the Commonwealth Bank’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.

Away from work, Mayrah has been a long time calisthenics coach, loves to watch home renovation shows and listen to podcasts.

When some well deserved downtime calls, you’ll likely find Mayrah hanging out with hubby Matt, meticulously planning some other aspect of her life, or sunning by the beach with a book in hand and her weekly planner never far from reach.

Mayrah wins the 33 Creative awards for most frequent flyer miles clocked in any given year as well best motivational quote finder.

Trilby Ryan

Community Engagement and Project Manager

Wiradjuri yinaa Trilby Ryan works as our team’s Engagement and Project Manager. Trilby weaves this work around her two young children, a larger immediate family of 9 siblings, and managing her carpentry construction and farming partnership.

Trilby spent more than five years working in Parliament House Canberra as an adviser and in administration roles that offered the opportunity to travel extensively across Australia, meeting people from some remarkable and often quite remote communities. Prior to that, Trilby worked in the Australian Public Service and not-for-profit sector supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Trilby spent her childhood travelling around Australia in a motorhome, as well as fishing for freshwater bream and dodging crocodiles as she swam in the river whilst living on Garawa Country in the Northern Territory.

Trilby draws energy from the interesting and wide-reaching experiences of people she meets, and does all she can to open doors of opportunity for others throughout her networks.

Trilby holds two degrees in Social Science (Criminal Justice) (CSU) and Management (UC), a Diploma of Government and a Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership.

Working with 33 Creative, Trilby cherishes the opportunity to engage with people across the country, whilst living in Cowra NSW.

She’s willing to give almost anything a go, including roles such as 33 Creative’s own Fashion Coordinator for the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremonies in 2019 and 2022.

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Shiralee Lawson is a Wonnarua and Kunja woman who grew up on Wiradjuri Country, in the picturesque central west town of Dubbo. She now lives and works on stunning saltwater Country on Dharawal Land in the lllawarra.

Shiralee completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Indigenous Studies and Sociology from the University of Wollongong in 2020. She has dedicated her professional and personal life to empowering and platforming First Nations voices and communities and has more than a decade of experience working in diverse roles across education, media and consulting in partnership with government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations.

As head of events at the Deadly Vibe Group, Mayrah event-managed the Deadly Awards, the National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge in communities across Australia, and the national Vibe Alive festivals.

Mayrah is the current Chair of the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), is a member of the Google RAP Advisory Council and a member of the Commonwealth Bank’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.

Away from work, Mayrah has been a long time calisthenics coach, loves to watch home renovation shows and listen to podcasts.

When some well deserved downtime calls, you’ll likely find Mayrah hanging out with hubby Matt, meticulously planning some other aspect of her life, or sunning by the beach with a book in hand and her weekly planner never far from reach.

Mayrah wins the 33 Creative awards for most frequent flyer miles clocked in any given year as well best motivational quote finder.

Jacob Stewart

Videographer and Editor

Jacob Stewart is a Videographer and Editor, bringing his knowledge and experience of filmmaking to the video production team at 33 Creative. With his experience studying a Bachelor of Film and working in a wide range of productions, from feature films, music videos and broadcast television, Jacob believes in the power that the visual medium and is passionate about creating content that generates positive impact at 33 Creative.

Mayrah Sonter

Director, Co-Founder

Mayrah Sonter is a proud Wiradjuri woman with close ties to Sydney’s Aboriginal community of Redfern. With over a decade of experience producing events and media for corporate and government organisations, Mayrah is also an accomplished communications professional and presenter.

Mayrah inspires the team each and every day with her infectious work-ethic, can-do attitude, and boundless enthusiasm. What motivates her the most is doing meaningful work that helps to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and getting to work with a team of hardworking and compassionate individuals.

As head of events at the Deadly Vibe Group, Mayrah event-managed the Deadly Awards, the National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge in communities across Australia, and the national Vibe Alive festivals.

Mayrah is the current Chair of the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA), is a member of the Google RAP Advisory Council and a member of the Commonwealth Bank’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.

Away from work, Mayrah has been a long time calisthenics coach, loves to watch home renovation shows and listen to podcasts.

When some well deserved downtime calls, you’ll likely find Mayrah hanging out with hubby Matt, meticulously planning some other aspect of her life, or sunning by the beach with a book in hand and her weekly planner never far from reach.

Mayrah wins the 33 Creative awards for most frequent flyer miles clocked in any given year as well best motivational quote finder.

Chelsea Thompson

Senior Event Manager

Chelsea is a highly accomplished event manager with over 17 years of experience delivering live events, festivals, and large-scale public programs. Renowned for her organisational precision and creative vision, she excels at producing impactful, memorable experiences for diverse audiences.

Her strengths span all aspects of event production, including stakeholder management, stage management and show calling, budget oversight, creative team leadership, and meaningful engagement with First Nations Communities and partners.

Chelsea has produced and contributed to events such as the Pandora awards and conference, the Rock for Land Rights Concert at Parramatta Park to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, Reconciliation Australia Be a Voice for Generations breakfast in the Mural Hall, Australian Parliament House and Real Value for Nature, 25th Anniversary Katoomba Summit at Taronga Zoo and Lilianfels, Katoomba.

Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) and an Advanced Diploma in Events, Entertainment and Design. She is deeply passionate about collaborating with First Nations communities and is driven by the belief that well-crafted events can foster connection, cultural pride, and positive change.