Hava Mendelle is a first-generation Australian with a background in nursing, politics, and military service. She spent over a decade as a nurse, working across Indigenous health, paediatrics, and emergency services. Her frontline experience gave her a deep understanding of the challenges facing individuals and families across the country.

Hava also served in the Australian Defence Force and has a BA majoring in political science, giving her insight into how policies affect people on the ground. Drawing on her own first-hand experiences of racism and intolerance, she now focuses on building stronger, more inclusive communities through outreach and multicultural partnerships.