Growing access to financial opportunity across Asia and the Pacific for those who are held back by the systems around them. Partner with Good Return to deliver clear impact on UN SDGs 1 No Poverty, 5 Gender Equality, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10 Reduced Inequalities.Together we can do great Good!

Connecting excess with need helps our planet, our people, our corporate citizens and our non profit/charity partners. Glean - because value abounds for all when you strive for it.Lengthening the lifespan of homewares from refurbishment and returns, reducing unnecessary waste, and reducing emissions from production of new goods, all while uplifting vulnerable Australians. A circular win win win win!

• Diverse role, accountable for a budget, 3 staff and 80+ volunteers across 2 warehouses, spearheaded direction and executed initiatives to constantly improve performance encompassing: program models and management, performance management, sponsorship and marketing human resources, training and development, and corporate governance and compliance.• Authored and presented “Housing alone doesn’t solve homelessness, but homes can”.• Invited a beautiful soul with shared values and drive to become co- founder mid 2017• Cultivated strategic relationships and worked collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including: staff at all levels, volunteers, sponsors, local councils, non-government organisations, government departments, frontline service providers and donors - to interlink, engage and strengthen networks; gather differing perspectives and intelligence on emerging issues; and provide solutions to maximise service delivery.• Championed development and execution of more robust systems, guidelines and frameworks including: Strategic Plan, Business Model, social impact measurements and performance indicators (including 1,700 homes completed, 4,000 humans helped and 350 tonnes of landfill avoided over a 5 year period).• Successfully sourced and secured large sums of funding from local/state government and philanthropic organisations for various projects.• Interpreted and complied with all statutory legislation, accounting practices and organisational guidelines; and ensured compliance by all personnel.

• Launched start-up not for profit/social enterprise and identified market niche (ie. turned social housing into homes for highly vulnerable people, thereby assisting them to “survive then thrive”). From humble beginnings, swiftly transformed the business to a proven performer. With full profit and loss accountability, steered business development, operational efficiencies and business planning – achieved 71% revenue growth in FY2021.• Key member of senior leadership team – provided ongoing strategic input, support and presentations to Governance Committee in achieving corporate growth and governance – created and recruited Governance Committee to ensure a balanced skills matrix; and developed a set of organisational policies.• Cultivated strategic relationships and worked collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including: staff at all levels, volunteers, sponsors, local councils, non-government organisations, government departments, frontline service providers and donors - to interlink, engage and strengthen networks; gather differing perspectives and intelligence on emerging issues; and provide solutions to maximise service delivery.• Championed development and execution of more robust systems, guidelines and frameworks including: Strategic Plan, Business Model, social impact measurements and performance indicators (including 1,700 homes completed, 4,000 humans helped and 350 tonnes of landfill avoided over a 5 year period).WHAT: Bulky essentials that are out of reach for many who lack the funds, transport and headspace to organise it all as they move from crisis shelter into a rental.WHY: A simple, practical solution with immediate effect which boosts the ability of people at risk of homelessness and harm to create a safe and comfortable home from which to recover and build a brighter future.

Venture Cafe Sydney connects innovators and entrepreneurs with high-impact programming and events. Creating intentional spaces for individuals and organizations to gather, connect and build relationships. It is part of a global movement working to build stronger and more inclusive innovation ecosystems and accelerate and enhance the innovation process in cities around the world.

• Launched start-up business focused on Corporate event photography and weddings. Steered business development, operational efficiencies and business planning – drove revenues and profit margins (Major clients included: BT Financial, University of Technology Sydney, Australian Institute of Export, NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office and EventSource). Probono Photographer for Variety the Children’s Charity. • Cultivated strategic relationships and worked collaboratively with stakeholders - to maximise service delivery.• Constantly revised work procedures to ensure optimum results.

While local mums buddied with families seeking asylum to help them assimilate quickly and easily, I sourced the furniture and white goods that caseworker budgets could not stretch to, in order that each family could feel truly at home in their humble rental.

Marriage equality is an issue I am very passionate about, – I quite simply cannot comprehend why love should be treated any differently based on the gender identity of the lovers. I want to be involved, make a difference, stand up for people experiencing exclusion, and to use photography to demonstrate how very beautiful every love story is. Empathy and understanding naturally occurs when people relate to other human beings, who are not just statistics, but have dreams, ambition, foibles... By helping to share these tales I hope to bring true connection so that this is more than just a news story or political campaign token.Love is equal but the photography can really differ – technically there is a lot to consider when photographing same sex and non binary couples. Ally and photographer dedicated to the LGBTi community.

Various office roles - a graduate traineeship 1194, Derivatives Back office 1995, Business Manager for the Equities Research team where I was promoted to Associate Director 1996-8, Client Relationship Management and creation of what went on to become the eMarketing initiative 1999.