Hey, I'm Joseph, the Founder and President of Lantern Consulting.

I am also the founder and president of the Asia-Australia Youth Association and a 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholar for South Korea, studying law at Seoul National University.

At the University of Wollongong, my home university, I'm a Ramsay Scholar studying law and liberal arts. I have also studied at Korea University, represented UOW as a Mitsui Educational Foundation Scholar in 2023, was a 2025 Australian Financial Review Top 100 Future Leader and have written for the East Asia Forum. 

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Managing Director

Hey, I'm Krystal.

I'm currently a 2025 New Colombo Plan Scholar for Hong Kong and Singapore from Macquarie University, studying Commerce and Business Information Systems. To enrich my global perspectives, I completed an exchange at the University of British Columbia and am now studying at the University of Hong Kong. 

My passion for empowering individuals and communities is evident through my roles as Vice President of Women Entering Business, where I support the professional development of hundreds of young women, and as a Senior Consultant for 180 Degrees Consulting, providing strategic insights to non-profits. As an Executive Member at Youth Decide, I lead workshops to foster civic engagement. Previously, as an Events Director for the United Nations Association of Australia, I promoted human rights education and, as a Youth Advocate at Youth Action NSW, I drove policy changes that reflect young people's perspectives. 

Asia is a region rich with emerging opportunities. Strengthening regional ties is vital for improving social and economic outcomes, and I aim to leverage my cross-cultural identity as a Chinese-Malaysian born Australian to enhance collaboration and support professional development.

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Vice President of Externals

Hey, I'm Shysie.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws / Economics at the University of Sydney, with a strong interest in fostering Asia-Australia collaboration. Driven by a global outlook, I have undertaken exchanges across Asia and Europe, including a high school exchange in Hiroshima, Japan, and short-term university study at Korea University in Seoul and Humboldt University in Berlin. 

In 2025, I represented Australia as one of 53 delegates selected from over 10,000 applicants for UNIQLO’s Global Management Program in Tokyo. Collaborating with an international team, we developed and pitched solutions to key operational challenges faced by UNIQLO. Presenting our strategies to senior executives reinforced my enthusiasm for consulting projects that address complex issues across the Asia-Pacific. 

I also recently completed a Legal Internship with HSBC, assisting on regulatory compliance and transactional matters within a global financial institution. Building on this experience, I am eager to apply my skills in both legal and consulting contexts, contributing to projects that strengthen collaboration and deliver lasting outcomes.

Through Lantern Consulting, I hope to draw on my journey growing up in China and Sydney to strengthen Asia-Australia ties and contribute to projects that create meaningful impact.

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Vice President of Internals

Hey, I'm Angela.

I’m currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) at UNSW, double majoring in Accounting and Finance. My interest in Asia began two years ago while working on some really interesting projects in the Japan and South Korea divisions of a global pharmaceutical company. This passion for cross-cultural learning and innovation has only grown during my time at the National University of Singapore as a 2025 Westpac Asian Exchange Scholar.

Over the past year, I’ve co-founded and co-led Student Energy UNSW, Australia’s first student chapter empowering young leaders in sustainability. Through this and my active involvement with UNSW’s consulting groups and student equity initiatives, I’ve always been motivated to use my platform as a driver of social change. 

I hope to bring this ethos to Lantern Consulting, supporting these synergies between Asia and Australia which I believe holds the key to answering many of the problems we currently face in business and society. 

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Vice President of Engagement

Hey, I'm Jason.

I'm a Mechatronics Engineering and Finance student at the University of Sydney. I have been an Engagement Director at BusinessOne Consulting, University of Sydney, where I led all Series A engagements and advised technology and energy startups such as Constantinople and Allegro Energy on go-to-market and growth strategy. 

I've also gained experience across consulting, finance, and engineering through roles at KPMG, Aurecon and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, contributing to projects spanning energy transition, digital infrastructure, and strategic investment.

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Vice President of Development

Hey, I'm Matthew.

I'm a dedicated Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and Law at UNSW. I've demonstrated exceptional analytical and competitive skills by winning prestigious international case competitions, including the HKUST International Case Competition in Hong Kong and the BI International Case Competition in Norway. 

I have substantial professional experience through internships and clerkships at leading firms, including King & Wood Mallesons, Wood Mackenzie, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and PwC. As Co-President of the UNSW Law Society, I lead a large community of students, fostering academic and professional growth.

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Vice President of Finance

Hey, I'm Ella.

I’m currently in my penultimate year studying Finance and Economics at the University of Melbourne. 

Asia is important to me as it is an integral part of my identity and allows me a unique, dual perspective that has made me a more well-rounded individual. Professionally, my engagement with Asia is active and impactful, and experiences have provided direct, on-the-ground insight into regional leadership and policy, which I now apply to foster cross-cultural dialogue in economics. As a tutor, I provide different educational methodologies suited towards different students. 

The sectors that Lantern interacts with intersects all of my core interests - education, finance, and Australia-Asia relations. I am excited to lead the Finance portfolio and leverage my diverse experiences in sponsorship, financial and budget management to oversee and implement a sustainable framework for financial management at the core operational level to support our projects. My goal in the future is to build upon this foundation, working directly within the Asia-Pacific region to contribute meaningful change.

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Vice President of Strategy

Hey, I'm Jasmine.

I am in my second year studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. I serve as the Head of Partnerships at 180 Degrees Consulting Oxford, and am President of the university’s Australia and New Zealand Society. 

Drawing from my time in the youth advocacy space in Sydney and as an advisor for different organisations, I am passionate about creating meaningful impact, both within the organisations themselves and the communities they serve. With an intellectual interest in political philosophy and international relations within the Sinosphere, I'm excited to work at the intersection of my two passions and realise the mission of Lantern Consulting.

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Vice President of Design

Hey, I'm Gayeon.

Gayeon is a motivated business and marketing professional with international experience across consulting, entrepreneurship, and communications. She is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne, majoring in Marketing and Management, where she has developed strong expertise in market strategy, innovation, and organisational analysis.

Her professional journey includes an internship at De Bortoli Wines, where she designed and refined client questionnaires through industry research, stakeholder engagement, and iterative feedback. She has also applied her skills to entrepreneurial ventures, leading the development of Remi, an AI-powered health hub designed to support dementia patients and caregivers through personalised reminders, health monitoring, and interactive engagement. This project has strengthened her ability to merge empathy-driven innovation with strategic execution, while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Gayeon continues to expand her professional expertise through competitive team-based working opportunities in Melbourne, including opportunities in corporate advisory, management consulting, and marketing analysis. Passionate about market research, innovation, and communications, she thrives on solving complex business challenges and creating value through strategic insights. With her global perspective, adaptability, and collaborative mindset, she is committed to driving impactful outcomes in every project she undertakes.

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Vice President of Legal

Hey, I'm Stacey.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Chinese Studies) at Monash University, driven by a fervent passion for fostering Asia–Australia intersectionality. 

As a first-generation Chinese–Australian, staying connected to my cultural roots is paramount to my identity. I have undertaken government-funded training in the Shaolin mountains and conducted field research in Malaysia under a New Colombo Plan Grant.

Professionally, I work with a leading Victorian plaintiff law firm, assisting lawyers in Institutional Abuse matters. This role, alongside my prior experience in property law, has developed my skills in legal drafting, case preparation, and client communication, and provided me with valuable insight into the practical workings of the legal system.

Through my work with Lantern Consulting, I aim to integrate my legal training and Asian studies background to support the organisation’s mission by drafting policies and contracts and overseeing its legal and governance frameworks.

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