A multi-function role working across global teams to develop and align our strategy with The Foundation's front facing markets. I am also responsible for providing specialist advice on the Foundation’s social innovation portfolio to drive our social impact potential.

Supporting multiple teams across the Foundation to identify key opportunities aligned to strategic projects for the Pacific and Social Impact Investment.

I hold over 20 years of experience in local and international development working with teams to mobilise, grow, measure and report on high impact development programs. My consulting experience is supported by co-founding 5 successful businesses, working with non-profits including Oxfam Australia, CARE Vietnam, and Camp Quality; advising the Australian Government on programming for remote Indigenous Australia; and, a career highlight, the position of General Manager for UN award-winning Social Enterprise Pollinate Group. I'm particularly energised by supporting businesses to consider their social impact. I am experienced in social impact, developing transparent supply chains, employing social procurement initiatives and various certification standards.A natural leader, I recently completed a Specialist Certificate in Leadership with Melbourne Business School focussing on positive leadership and highly engaged teams in the modern work environment. It was a fantastic course and has highlighted my natural ability to work with others.

FounderThe first ethical sleep & loungewear label in Australia, specialising in ethical supply chain management. Working towards building capacity of suppliers and engaging ethically.

SECS offers a holistic social business model within public, corporate and commercial settings. Working with clients to focus on location specific social impact, SECS can customise successful social enterprise business models ensuring overall positive social and financial return.

Reporting to the CEO (based in Bangalore, India), I was responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Australian team, and developing and executing our work within budget, to time, and with increasing investor support. I forged and strengthened stakeholder relationships; was responsible for the planning and approvals of all written communications including our Annual Report, investor reports, socials, and media releases; led and mentored a highly effective staff and volunteer team; and provided ongoing assessment on risk, impact, and investment needs to the Board via written and verbal presentations. These tasks demonstrate my ability to manage complex competing priorities, extensive experience in management, strong interpersonal skills with an ease in working across cultures, and high level organisation skills.Task snapshot:- Develop global business opportunities to support Indian social business - Australian team recruitment, leadership and management- Secure and manage all partnerships - Philanthropic, Corporate, Government, University, NGOs- Impact reporting and acquittals- Manage and deploy professional fellowship volunteer program- Financial planning and management- All press and communications- Develop and manage all events - Ecommerce store and wholesale product strategyBoard Reporting

• Project Officer for National Programs, Office of Remote Indigenous Housing• Project management for Fixing Houses for Better Health Program (FHBH) - strategy planning, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement • General administration, research and policy advice for National Programs Office

Acting Area Manager (Nov 2009 - May 2010) • Management and business development of ACT/Regional NSW Branch Operations• Strategic planning for branch growth, including financial procurement• Stakeholder engagement - Government, corporate and community foundations Program Coordinator (2008-2010) • Develop, implement and manage recreational, hospital, and financial support programs • Develop and execute volunteer recruitment, training and management strategy • Stakeholder Engagement - families, medical teams, donors, suppliers, community based organisations, and other non-profit organisations

• Health & Social Sector program management including technical design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health projects in Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta• Key advice for Health & Social Sector program strategy for next 5 years• Reviewed communications and delivered internal glossaries for all country staff.• Completed internal research paper on the effectiveness of volunteers and provided recommendations to the Country Director• Provided coaching and training to project staff for successful report and proposal writing

• Managed National Program for Major Donor and Bequest fundraising in Queensland

Founded and managed leading occupational rehabilitation company in South East Queensland.Created innovative rehabilitation model focusing on self-management, and physical and psychological modelling harnessing a multidisciplinary approach to therapy.

Patient program prescription and delivery (both in and out-patient programs)Hydrotherapy operations and management including safety and public health, marketing and communicationsRegular reports to patient medical teamsAllied Health support staff for general hospital in-patient care