Professional grant writer, specialising in meticulously crafting clear, concise and compelling grant applications. Working with clients globally, we develop innovative, impactful and sustainable proposals that ignite transformative change and drive sustainable development.Member of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Expertise Pool with the Social Impact Hub.

Lead the national Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) campaign to increase the supply of social and affordable housing through market development affordable housing contributions, reducing locational inequality, housing stress and homelessness.

As the Regional Community Development Manager and National Grants Manager for Mission Australia Housing, I handle all grants and coordinate regional community development and social housing sector coordination services. This includes engaging with the community, fundraising, negotiating with funders and managing communication. I oversee project management for over ten active initiatives supported by grants and lead Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reform campaigns.Key Achievements and Responsibilities:- Employment Sector Reform Initiative: Developed and implemented an employment reform project in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), the Centre for Policy Development (CPD), community housing providers, tenant groups, and employment service providers. - Solar Power Prosumer Initiative: Created an innovative project to transfer solar energy from a high school to a social housing estate. - NGO Collaborations: Led numerous large-scale partnerships with competing non-governmental organisations. - Community Development Australia: Founder and Lead - https://www.communityhousing.com.au/community-development-australia-chp-network/ - Event Coordination: Managed teams, finances, logistics, and execution for various festivals and events. - Conference Advisory Committee: Member of the advisory committee for the Social Impact in the Regions Conferences. - Public Speaking: Frequently invited to speak at state, national, and international conferences on grant writing, community development, and social impact.

Tailored Support Coordination Service w/ Mission Australia Housing and the National Psycho-social Support (NPS) and Continuity of Support (CoS) for people with severe and persistent mental ill health.

Lead accreditation for youth residential alcohol and other drugs and mental health rehabilitation centre using Equip 6 - Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Secondment position to MA Housing to design and implement a pilot behavioural change support coordination service to increase well-being and the capacity to live independent fulfilling lives while disrupting the cycle of inter-generational dependence upon income support. Responsibilities include: Governance structure, service model co-design, service tools, recruitment, training and induction, and service implementation.

State-wide youth residential rehabilitation service for people aged 13-18, funded by the NSW Dept of Juvenile Justice and the federally funded through the North Coast Primary Health Network, school and community based youth comorbid AOD/moderate to severe mental illness Outreach Treatment Program.

Implement all aspects of a large adult clinical AOD facility including: service model design, Policies and Procedures, HR inc PD’s and recruitment, operations, staff training and induction, operations and finance.

The Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Network, previously known as the Coffs Harbour Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, helps regional agencies on the Mid North Coast work together to support young people with mental health and drug/alcohol issues. We promote understanding and respect among professionals and combine their skills and knowledge to improve outcomes for youth.With over 300 members, the Network hosts eight professional development and community education events each year. We partner with various experts and organisations, such as Michael Carr-Gregg, Prof Patrick McGorry AO, The Butterfly Foundation, Lifeline North Coast, Blue Knot Foundation, and NADA.

Staging for NDIS, established a 10 consortium partner comorbid mental health service for people with severe and persistent mental ill health with complex needs and their carers and families. Led multi-sector service and support coordination and social integration.From: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pir

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, helping young people aged 12 to 25 through coordinated youth friendly doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses and youth workers.

Court alternative process seeking amicable outcomes between victims and offenders.

Headhunted to lead the merger of direct service programs of the Food Bank For NYC, one of NYC’s largest anti-poverty organisational mergers.Spokesperson overseeing national flagship Community Kitchen & Food Pantry of West Harlem, Senior Programs and Emergency Disaster Relief as agency VOAD lead. Delivered 1 million meals per year while leading diverse contracted services through high profile NYC organisational merger/acquisition while raising the public profile through regular media engagements and fundraising campaigns.http://www.foodbanknyc.org/go/our-programs/direct-services/community-kitchen

Managed and led a diverse range of community programs, including:- Emergency food access and soup kitchen- Immigrant youth development and the creation of a charter high school for social justice- Single Stop New York benefits access services- Immigrant day laborers' workers' center- Immigration law support services- Financial counseling- Primary health clinics- HIV/AIDS support, housing, health services, and advocacy- Coordinated and co-led the development of a nationwide youth movement from its inception.Campaign work included:- The New York/New York III Agreement for Supportive Housing.- The DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) access to higher education.- The Ryan White CARE Act, supporting HIV care and treatment services for low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Grassroots community fundraising organisation supporting international aid efforts.

Organised national, state and NYC campaigns with the Centre for Community Change.

Arts and education organisation.

Township supported arts organisation focused on arts promotion.

Founder of the NYC Youth Coalition. Led NYC wide campaigns on immigrant access to higher education (DREAM Act) and anti-poverty initiatives.Designed, implemented and facilitated immigrant and refugee youth development programs. Community organiser on electoral, youth and immigrant rights policy development.