An external candidate, Jona Turalde is a Youth Champion and Guiding Group member for SheDecides since 2017. She is currently completing her BA in Anthropology at the University of the Philippines, where she chaired their Anthropology Society in 2018. Jona was a Girl Advisor of the “Girls to the front: a snapshot of girl organising” research of FRIDA Young Feminist Fund and MamaCash. She was a Junior Fellow of Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR): Building Towards an Informed Investment Strategy Project Advisory Group for Youth Investment, Engagement, Leadership and Development (YIELD) project. Amongst the skills required for the Nominations and Governance Committee, she can point to knowledge of youth networking/youth action; fundraising and resource mobilization; and experience of advocacy and working with government. Jona is from South East Asia, currently located in the Philippines. Jona is under 25 years old at this time.