Meet the trainer: Nina Laitala

What's your role at ICDA?

I’m the training lead at ICDA. I coordinate the trainers delivering ICDA’s external training in the community and the development of new courses, tools and resources.

What’s your involvement in the community sector?

I’ve been involved in the community sector for many years. Firstly, as a community musician and educator working with children and families to write songs that promote bonding, then as a program manager in the community arts and education sectors. Before starting at ICDA, I was the CEO for Victorian Student Representative Council and led the organisation through incorporation, including establishing the unique governance model of students and adults working in partnership.

I’ve also sat on a number of community boards and held the roles of secretary and president (by accident).

What’s your teaching style?

My teaching style is adaptable as I believe teaching is facilitating the knowledge, experience, and interest already in the room and building on that with my understanding. I always like to throw some humour into the sessions and regularly check in to make sure everyone is engaging with the content.