Phil Schlemme is a strong advocate for process over politics, ideas not ideology – hallmarks of the Voices movement. Phil has worked professionally (design and communications) and volunteered in several community and democracy campaigns across local, state and federal level as well as MiVote, an early blockchain based decision-making platform supporting independent candidates representing the informed will of the people. Having resided in Indi during Cathy McGowan’s first term and Kooyong before moving to Toora in 2019, he has experienced first-hand the rise and benefit of community movements leading to representation and hopes we achieve the same for Monash.