Experience

Global Women Leaders Strategic Philanthropy

• Switzerland
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Chair, Global Women Leaders Strategic Philanthropy

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Global Women Leaders Strategic Philanthropy developed from the need to create a space for this uniquely inclusive community of women leaders, who are investing their skills, experience, funding, and support to unlock best thinking, impact, resources, and strategic dialogue with an unapologetic, solutions-based focus. Leveraging our unique platform and the global reach of our community of women leaders, we design, curate, connect and deliver on global issues affecting marginalized and vulnerable communities - enabling and accelerating ‘real action.’ Show less



Centre for Disaster Protection

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chair of the Board

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Centre for Global Equality

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

• Chair, Board of Trustees

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Global Schools Forum

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

• Chair of the Advisory Council

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Meaningful Business

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board

  • May 2023 - Present

• Judge - Meaningful Business 100

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Women's Forum for the Economy & Society

• France
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Board

  • Jul 2018 - Present



Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center)

• Liberia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor (pro bono)

  • Nov 2021 - Present



The Education Outcomes Fund

• United Kingdom
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, High-Level Steering Group

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is an ambitious initiative that aims to improve the lives of 10 million children and young people globally. We want to finance big changes in the way we pay for learning, giving schools and education organizations more freedom to innovate and deliver programs that work for their students. EOF is an independent trust fund hosted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The Fund works to help achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) of inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Show less



BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt

• Germany
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Responsible Leadership Network

  • May 2018 - Present



Swisscross Foundation

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Advisory Board - Strategic Philanthropy & Innovative Finance Advisory Board - Strategic Philanthropy & Innovative Finance



Talk To Loop

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Loop is a global platform for people to feedback on humanitarian and development services in their communities. It is a space for conversations to happen that improve lives, and change behaviour at scale. Loop is available on a variety of channels including SMS and Facebook, for free in multiple languages. It increases dialogue between service providers and communities. Loop is a global platform for people to feedback on humanitarian and development services in their communities. It is a space for conversations to happen that improve lives, and change behaviour at scale. Loop is available on a variety of channels including SMS and Facebook, for free in multiple languages. It increases dialogue between service providers and communities.



Scriibed

• Australia
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Advisor

  • Jul 2021 - Present



American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China)

• China

• Judge, Women Empowerment Awards

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Goddess Gaia Ventures

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

• Special Advisor - Pro Bono

  • Jul 2021 - Present



International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Advisor

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Special Advisor - Innovative Finance Special Advisor - Innovative Finance



500 Global

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Limited Partner

  • Apr 2013 - Present



T & G Investments

• Global

• Director

  • 2002 - Present

  Domestic and international equities, fixed income, private equity and property. Domestic and international equities, fixed income, private equity and property.



Humanitarian Finance Forum

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Group

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022



MacArthur Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Evaluation Panel 100&Change

  • 2019 - 2021



Talent Beyond Boundaries

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

• Special Advisor

  • 2019 - 2021

  Strategic Philanthropy, Innovative Finance Strategic Philanthropy, Innovative Finance



Women and Girls Summit Africa 2020

• South Africa

• Member, Advisory Committee

  • 2019 - 2021



D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation

• Türkiye
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Advisor - Health & Social Protection Secretariat

  • 2019 - 2021



The World Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisor - Famine Action Mechanism

  • 2018 - 2021

  Advisor - Strategic Philanthropy Famine Action Mechanism Advisor - Strategic Philanthropy Famine Action Mechanism



Be Centre Foundation

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Advisor

  • 2016 - 2021

  Be Centre is a unique registered children’s charity devoted to providing one-on-one Play Therapy to children. Be Centre has some of Australia's most experienced Play Therapists and offers programs which can help children who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or psychological difficulties and those impacted by bullying, divorce, transitions, accidents, domestic violence, assault, grief and loss. Be Centre is a unique registered children’s charity devoted to providing one-on-one Play Therapy to children. Be Centre has some of Australia's most experienced Play Therapists and offers programs which can help children who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or psychological difficulties and those impacted by bullying, divorce, transitions, accidents, domestic violence, assault, grief and loss.



B20

• Germany
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, B20 Advocacy Caucus

  • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020



Centre for Disaster Protection

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Crisis Financing Advisory Group

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2020



Lodex Australia

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board - FinTech

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  Advisory Board - FinTech, Financial Inclusion Advisory Board - FinTech, Financial Inclusion



Australian Red Cross

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Founding Chair (pro bono), Founding Patron - Society of Women Leaders

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2019

  Society of Women Leaders is a community of women leaders and philanthropists who work together to advance the mission of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. As the first donor, first Founding Patron and Founding Chair (pro bono), designed all aspects of the inaugural Society of Women Leaders giving circle program in partnership with Miranda Jackson of the Red Cross and the founding Steering Committee. Grew from one to seventy members in 3 years, with more than AUD1.5 million raised for Australian Red Cross under my volunteer leadership and more than AUD5 million to date. Show less



Encompass Community Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Trustee and Treasurer

  • 2011 - 2012

  Encompass Community Services (formerly Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center), a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has been serving Santa Cruz County since 1973. Our mission is “building on the strength of people working together to create healthy change in their lives and community. We deliver quality human services guided by the values of diversity, partnership, and the power of workplace democracy.” This year we served over 7,500 Santa Cruz residents with culturally-sensitive, bilingual services. We do this through our four service components: Child and Family Development Programs, Youth Services, Community Recovery Services, and Community Support Services. Show less



Parents Center Santa Cruz

• Santa Cruz, CA

• Board Member

  • 2011 - 2012

  Parents Center provides professional counseling to children & families referred from social services, as well as by the community. Parenting skill classes according to a court approved curriculum. Education and counseling for prevention of child abuse and to strengthen families. Parents Center provides professional counseling to children & families referred from social services, as well as by the community. Parenting skill classes according to a court approved curriculum. Education and counseling for prevention of child abuse and to strengthen families.



Australian Red Cross

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chair - NSW Overseas Support Group

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  The OSG sets a specific fundraising project each year. The support for a particular project and country is usually continued for 2 years, and the funds are a direct and very important source of support for the National Office through the OSG. The programmes also serve to build links with Australian Red Cross delegates, who are working overseas. In 2008 and 2009 the focus was China, with funds raised to support a Community-based Disaster Preparedness Programme in Guangxi. The OSG sets a specific fundraising project each year. The support for a particular project and country is usually continued for 2 years, and the funds are a direct and very important source of support for the National Office through the OSG. The programmes also serve to build links with Australian Red Cross delegates, who are working overseas. In 2008 and 2009 the focus was China, with funds raised to support a Community-based Disaster Preparedness Programme in Guangxi.



Stewart House

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member and Ambassador

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2009

  Stewart House is a children's charity located at South Curl Curl, Sydney that provides short term respite care for children in need. It is a hospital, school and charity all in one and has been serving children for the past 70 years. Each year 1,800 public school children in need come to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle. Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purpose school onsite for 8 days of their 12-day stay. The NSW Department of Education and Communities provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school. All other costs associated with the childrens' stay are met from charitable donations. Show less



Westpac

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• CFO, Australian Business & Personal Banking Division

  • 1999 - 2002

  Chief Financial Officer for the Australian Banking division, including Retail, Personal, Business and Private Banking. Dual reporting line to the Westpac Group CFO / Board Executive Director and the Group Executive Australian Banking Group. Responsibilities also incorporated the Australian Banking strategy function.2001-2002: sabbatical in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

• Head of Group Securitisation & General Manager - Finance

  • 1994 - 2000

  Responsible for all aspects of Westpac’s $8bn global securitisation program. Member of the Finance top team, Westpac Financial Services Investment Committee and Group ALCO. Reported to the Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer.Recruited to Westpac to establish the bank’s debut securitisation program and gained Executive Management and Board approval to proceed with the program. Established infrastructure required to support issuance in excess of $10bn per annum, including systems, operations and investor reporting. Worked as part of the project team that designed and implemented The Mortgage Company Pty Ltd. In September 1996, Westpac completed its first home loan securitisation, the first for an Australian major bank. Under my leadership, Westpac securitised in excess of $8bn in assets in the Australian, Euro and US markets, including the landmark US$1.4bn global securitisation transaction completed in June 1998. Developed structures and economic models for auto loan, commercial loan and corporate loan transactions, including asset sales transactions across Westpac legal vehicles. Achievements: • First Australian major bank home loan securitisation - A$340m Sept. 1996• First bank Euro mortgage-backed security - US$500m Sept. 1997• First New Zealand bank home loan securitisation, first cross-border mortgage-backed security (NZ assets backing A$-denominated securities sold to Australian investors), and first AIL-free securitised debt finance - A$261m April 1998• First Australian global bond, largest Australian private-sector financing and first global mortgage-backed security backed by non-US assets - US$1.4bn June 1998• Total funding in excess of $8bn raised provided leveraged returns to shareholders, and diversified and expanded Westpac’s funding base• Euromoney Borrower of the Year - 1997• AFR Deal of the Year – 1998• AsiaMoney Deal of the Year - 1998 Show less



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President - Securitisation

  • 1993 - 1994

  Securitisation transaction execution and project management role responsible for identifying opportunities for securitisation of consumer assets out of the balance sheet, both offshore and within the domestic market.

• Assistant Vice President - Treasury Portfolio Risk Management

  • 1992 - 1994

  Balance sheet risk management for Country Treasury, responsible for proactively identifying and managing the risks inherent in an A$3bn portfolio of assets and liabilities, including off-balance sheet securitisation vehicles.

• Management Associate

  • 1990 - 1992

  Selective management development program. Postings included: Strategic Planning, Bank and Mortgage Operations, Customer Service, Liability Product Management, Marketing, Business and Professional Banking and Treasury Portfolio and Balance Sheet Management & Trading.