Experience

Australian Business Volunteers (ABV)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Perth, Western Australia, Australia Senior Program Manager for a new community led, culturally appropriate business development program and business hub with the Martu Community in remote communities in Western Australia. The role includes program and stakeholder management, MEL, setting up business hubs in remote locations, a mentoring program across several locations and ongoing workshops and training. All in collaboration with Martu Community Members and Leaders, Martu Liaison Officers, our volunteer mentors, the broader ABV… Show more Senior Program Manager for a new community led, culturally appropriate business development program and business hub with the Martu Community in remote communities in Western Australia. The role includes program and stakeholder management, MEL, setting up business hubs in remote locations, a mentoring program across several locations and ongoing workshops and training. All in collaboration with Martu Community Members and Leaders, Martu Liaison Officers, our volunteer mentors, the broader ABV team, our corporate partners and various other partners.

• Business Development Mentor

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Global Successfully registered as an Australian Business Volunteer. Endeavouring to engage in ongoing volunteer assignments to support local communities in Australia as well as our neighbouring countries throughout the Pacific and Asia. Assignment 1: Business Development Mentor for a bushfire affected community and their organizations in NSW, Australia. Assisted community members with developing their business / project concepts and their grant making processes. This included conducting… Show more Successfully registered as an Australian Business Volunteer. Endeavouring to engage in ongoing volunteer assignments to support local communities in Australia as well as our neighbouring countries throughout the Pacific and Asia. Assignment 1: Business Development Mentor for a bushfire affected community and their organizations in NSW, Australia. Assisted community members with developing their business / project concepts and their grant making processes. This included conducting research, identifying gaps and bridging those gaps, applying a systems and regenerative approach to their business concepts and challenges, building meeting preparation materials, leading meetings and calls, analyzing documents, writing documents to be used for grant making decisions and co-writing grant applications. My partner organization was the successful recipient of one $5million grant and one $250,000 grant. Assignment 2: Commenced April 2023 Corporate Leadership Mentoring in Fiji, South Pacific Assignment 3: Martu Business Development Program scoping, Western Australia



OLI Wellbeing

• Founder

  • May 2020 - Present

  Facilitating holistic healing through plants. Advocate for Traditional Herbalism. Supporting Indigenous communities to have sovereignty with their knowledge, culture and plants.



Anna Durward

• Artist

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  A multi-disciplinary artist and poet. With a focus on storytelling and art for change. Disciplines; Painting, Pottery, Poetry, Photography, Experiential Exhibitions and Public Art.



Pachamama Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Organizing Consultant

  • Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

  Strategically lead the co-creation, planning and implementation of a learning and support network for participants within the Pachamama Alliance community who are co-creating Climate Justice. This included managing strategic goals, strategic partnerships, mentors, participants, projects, actions, a newsletter, marketing set-up, community calls and capacity building workshops. Also involved in contributing to the co-design of other educational programs at Pachamama Alliance and collaborating… Show more Strategically lead the co-creation, planning and implementation of a learning and support network for participants within the Pachamama Alliance community who are co-creating Climate Justice. This included managing strategic goals, strategic partnerships, mentors, participants, projects, actions, a newsletter, marketing set-up, community calls and capacity building workshops. Also involved in contributing to the co-design of other educational programs at Pachamama Alliance and collaborating effectively with Development and Marketing teams to collectively work towards our common goals. Furthermore, involved in the transition group for our work in the Amazon with the Achuar peoples and board and governance. Show less



Unreasonable

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur Mentor

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Remote Entrepreneur Mentor for Unreasonable Group. Supporting entrepreneurs to scale their "for purpose" social and environmental enterprises in intentional, profitable and meaningful ways. The support has included identifying gaps, bridging gaps, resourcing, brainstorming and prototyping ideas, leaning on our networks, innovating stable financial solutions and seeking funding. Recently, supported Navajo Power with business development strategies and giving the Founder the additional exposure to… Show more Entrepreneur Mentor for Unreasonable Group. Supporting entrepreneurs to scale their "for purpose" social and environmental enterprises in intentional, profitable and meaningful ways. The support has included identifying gaps, bridging gaps, resourcing, brainstorming and prototyping ideas, leaning on our networks, innovating stable financial solutions and seeking funding. Recently, supported Navajo Power with business development strategies and giving the Founder the additional exposure to larger networks of donors. Show less



Ashoka

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Thought Partner

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Remote Thought Partner for Ashoka's Globalizer program November 2021 - April 2022. Supporting Echale Mexico (social entrepreneur and their team) with their systems change strategy. With a focus on my role as topical expert; ensuring the strategy aligns with the systemic changes they endeavor to work towards. More specifically supporting Echale to focus on the root cause and scale their solution to co-create greater impact Nationally and eventually Internationally, develop their pitch and communication… Show more Thought Partner for Ashoka's Globalizer program November 2021 - April 2022. Supporting Echale Mexico (social entrepreneur and their team) with their systems change strategy. With a focus on my role as topical expert; ensuring the strategy aligns with the systemic changes they endeavor to work towards. More specifically supporting Echale to focus on the root cause and scale their solution to co-create greater impact Nationally and eventually Internationally, develop their pitch and communication documents and their change management strategy. Show less



ocean~ilo

• Finland
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

  International Co-Founder of ocean~ilo with Iina Santamaki. Co-operating every aspect of the business from strategy, marketing, administration, development, operations and financials. Core offering is designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder problem solving processes, decision making processes, strategic processes, reconciliation processes and community planning / organizing processes. Contracts have included working with Australian National University, Australian Business Volunteers and Department of… Show more Co-Founder of ocean~ilo with Iina Santamaki. Co-operating every aspect of the business from strategy, marketing, administration, development, operations and financials. Core offering is designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder problem solving processes, decision making processes, strategic processes, reconciliation processes and community planning / organizing processes. Contracts have included working with Australian National University, Australian Business Volunteers and Department of Planning Industry and Environment. Show less



Pocket City Farms

• Australia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Board Member for an urban farm Not-For-Profit who focuses on local produce and creating community and education. Supported the board and team with strategic planning, business development, growing a membership ecosystem, relationship and partnership development, grant making, pitch development and financial decisions. Supported the board to thrive during the times of the pandemic, where many of their activities and offerings were greatly impacted.



Water Justice Hub

• Australia
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Process Facilitator

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Remotes Designed and facilitated a strategic leadership process for the Water Justice Hub. The hub consisted of International and Local Indigenous and Non-Indigenous leaders. The contract included relationship and trust building, reconciliation and healing, science and cultural research, the design and facilitation of a four day workshop, the development of inclusive capacity building materials for the workshop and the development of a strategic plan for the water justice and policy reform 5 year… Show more Designed and facilitated a strategic leadership process for the Water Justice Hub. The hub consisted of International and Local Indigenous and Non-Indigenous leaders. The contract included relationship and trust building, reconciliation and healing, science and cultural research, the design and facilitation of a four day workshop, the development of inclusive capacity building materials for the workshop and the development of a strategic plan for the water justice and policy reform 5 year project. Commended for the unique and powerful process designed and facilitated and the strategic plan that was developed. Show less



Blekinge Institute of Technology

• Sweden
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Mentor

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

  Sweden Supported students through a 10-month transformational masters programme in Karlskrona, Sweden. The programme focused on advancing the students knowledge, skills, and global networks, in order to build capacity to be a strategic leader in the co-creation of thriving, sustainable societies. Main focus was ensuring students did this in a regenerative way that connected with their highest potential and supported their wellbeing.



NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

• Program Lead

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Program Lead for a climate change resilience community program called Head, Heart and Hands. Designed the program, which consisted of several experiential learning workshops, networking events, talks, webinars and additional online resources (talks, articles, thought leaders, books and films). All of which supported the development of adaptive capacity and resilience within the community. Additionally, identified potential partners and cultivated collaborations and a long term community… Show more Program Lead for a climate change resilience community program called Head, Heart and Hands. Designed the program, which consisted of several experiential learning workshops, networking events, talks, webinars and additional online resources (talks, articles, thought leaders, books and films). All of which supported the development of adaptive capacity and resilience within the community. Additionally, identified potential partners and cultivated collaborations and a long term community following. Furthermore, convened a team for the implementation of the program, led a grant making process, successfully received $30,000 of government funding for the "Increasing Resilience to Climate Change" community grant from DPIE and then handed over the program to a project coordinator and mentored the project coordinator to deliver the program effectively. Show less



HIP V. HYPE

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant - Better Cities and Regions

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  Melbourne, Australia Designed and delivered a community engagement plan in collaboration with a local government for the co-creation of their "Climate Emergency Plan". The community engagement plan included surveys, convening, networking, capacity building materials, workshops and events. Co-wrote the "Climate Emergency Plan" to include the diverse voices of the community and government. Prepared reports, presentations and other documents at key milestones for internal and external diverse audiences. Commended for… Show more Designed and delivered a community engagement plan in collaboration with a local government for the co-creation of their "Climate Emergency Plan". The community engagement plan included surveys, convening, networking, capacity building materials, workshops and events. Co-wrote the "Climate Emergency Plan" to include the diverse voices of the community and government. Prepared reports, presentations and other documents at key milestones for internal and external diverse audiences. Commended for the trustworthy relationships I was able to build with the community quickly and develop a strategic plan that got passed in government and is now being successfully implemented Show less



Little Warrior (Design Studio)

• Founder

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2019

  Bangalow Directed a design studio with a social enterprise business model, this include managing all aspects of the business as a sole trader with sub-contractors / team members. The studio focused on regenerative design for complex community planning and built environment projects with multiple stakeholders. Successful recipients of a $12,000 government place-making grants for two projects, one a street garden and another experiential street art journey throughout our community, focusing on love and… Show more Directed a design studio with a social enterprise business model, this include managing all aspects of the business as a sole trader with sub-contractors / team members. The studio focused on regenerative design for complex community planning and built environment projects with multiple stakeholders. Successful recipients of a $12,000 government place-making grants for two projects, one a street garden and another experiential street art journey throughout our community, focusing on love and connection. Created systems change within the building industry and with local suppliers. Developed a large following and client base. Commended for the likeminded community that was convened to support positive regenerative impact in our community. Show less



Nortec

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Mentor

  • May 2015 - Aug 2018

  Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Mentor for Female entrepreneurs running small businesses. Support included business planning, strategic planning, event planning, marketing, branding and social media management. Greatest achievement was working with two young Female Indigenous Entrepreneurs at the concept stage of their business planning. It was more than starting a business for these young women, it was about breaking a cycle and creating systems change and generational change in their community.



Role Foundation

• United States

• Project manager

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Denpasar Area, Bali, Indonesia Restructured the Not-For-Profit organisation into two separate organisations. One focusing on environmental waste management and one focusing on women and children education. Rebranded the women and children education organisation, designed and wrote new programs, designed and coordinated events, sought funding and built the strong foundations for the organisation. This included identifying potential nonprofit partners, supporting existing partners and assisting with cultivating and identifying… Show more Restructured the Not-For-Profit organisation into two separate organisations. One focusing on environmental waste management and one focusing on women and children education. Rebranded the women and children education organisation, designed and wrote new programs, designed and coordinated events, sought funding and built the strong foundations for the organisation. This included identifying potential nonprofit partners, supporting existing partners and assisting with cultivating and identifying new opportunities to strengthen collaborations. Show less



Green Building Council of Australia

• Australia
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Sydney Managed Green Star building projects across several states. Additionally, managed multiple stakeholders per project. Supported projects and teams through the Green Star assessment process where we looked at how a building and a community could meet green star standards across categories like water, energy, waste, materials, transport, air quality, management and livability. Project management also included stakeholder management internally and externally, networking and developing partnerships,… Show more Managed Green Star building projects across several states. Additionally, managed multiple stakeholders per project. Supported projects and teams through the Green Star assessment process where we looked at how a building and a community could meet green star standards across categories like water, energy, waste, materials, transport, air quality, management and livability. Project management also included stakeholder management internally and externally, networking and developing partnerships, up-skilling in Green Building technologies, managing a large database of stakeholders, reporting on projects and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary organization and team.

• Operations Assistant and Receptionist

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2011

  Sydney, Australia Supported the operations for the NGO, tasks included: Meeting and greeting clients Answering the phone Maintenance of the boardroom and meetings rooms. Controlling outgoing and incoming mail on and offline Monitoring building maintenance Researching new products and equipment Ordering products and equipment Assist different teams and executives with general administration Organise internal staff events Member of a research and development team within the office… Show more Supported the operations for the NGO, tasks included: Meeting and greeting clients Answering the phone Maintenance of the boardroom and meetings rooms. Controlling outgoing and incoming mail on and offline Monitoring building maintenance Researching new products and equipment Ordering products and equipment Assist different teams and executives with general administration Organise internal staff events Member of a research and development team within the office, which constantly looked for new innovations in terms of sustainability



Quiksilver

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Kids Store Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  Manly, NSW Responsibilities: Managed a team of diverse age groups and dynamic personalities Ensured stock was maintained and shop presentation was impeccable Visual merchandising Rosters Stock ordering Cash handling Conducting team meetings