Reagan’s journey with The Reach Foundation began in Year 9, when Reach visited his school to run a Peer Dynamics workshop. It was one of the first times he had seen his friends openly share their thoughts and feelings, a moment that had a lasting impact on their relationship and how they showed up for one another. A year later, during Covid lockdown, a teacher encouraged him to join the Reach Crew. At a time when he was feeling disconnected from others, this opportunity gave him a renewed sense of purpose and marked the beginning of a meaningful journey with Reach.
Five years on, Reagan is now a dedicated facilitator, bringing energy, empathy, and authenticity to workshops across Australia. What he enjoys most about his role is the opportunity to meet new people every day - from primary school students to teachers and high schoolers - and hear their stories. For him, every workshop offers something new: a chance to connect, to learn, and to help young people see the value of being open and supporting one another.
One of Reagan’s most memorable moments at Reach was spending a week facilitating workshops in Alice Springs. He saw participants come together and build genuine connections, and when he returned months later, he saw firsthand the lasting impact those workshops had within the community. Which served as a reminder of why he loves the work he does.
Outside of Reach, Reagan is most often at the beach - surfing, coaching Nippers at his Lifesaving Club, or spending time with friends. He’s also passionate about music, whether performing on stage or making tunes with mates in the garage.
Reagan has recently been awarded Mornington Peninsula Shire 2026 Young Citizen of the Year in recognition of his outstanding leadership and long-standing commitment to youth wellbeing and community safety.
