Nicholas Marchesi
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Leader Nicholas Marchesi from 2019 Leaders Asia-Pacific.
Co-Founder, Orange Sky
Australia
Nicholas is the Founder of Orange Sky, the world’s first free mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness, which provides a platform for every day Australians to connect through regular laundry and shower services. Nicholas believes that through his work, communities will be positively connected. Nicholas is passionate about laundry, showers, and good conversations.
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