Larissa is a Kabi Kabi woman and a Torres Strait Islander. She is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Narrative Therapy and Community Work through the University of Melbourne. Larissa is a respected emerging Christian leader who has a rich ministry heritage. Her parents, Pastors Ray and Sharon Minniecon have over 40 year of service in ministry to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families across Australia and are currently based in Glebe at St John’s Anglican Church where Uncle Ray runs Scarred Tree Indigenous Ministries.