Evelyn is a dedicated disability and community development professional with years of experience across direct support, project co-ordination, and inclusive engagement. She brings experience in ensuring that people with disability are truly decision makers in their own lives. Evelyn is known for her commitment to inclusive leadership, practical innovation, and supporting people to participate fully in community life. Evelyn has qualifications in public health and disability studies. She joins Side By Side Advocacy as the Co-ordinator of Community for Everyone, a peer-led initiative that tackles social isolation among people with intellectual disability by fostering meaningful community connections in Parramatta and Ryde. Her work centres on co-designing with people with lived experience, mentoring volunteers, delivering inclusive training, and building collaborative partnerships with councils, organizations, and allies.