Tim Edmonds is Chief Executive of Blood Cancer NZ and Chair of CANGO, a coalition of leading New Zealand cancer charities working together to strengthen collective advocacy and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer

Tony Stuart is the CEO of UNICEF Australia since 2016. Tony is responsible for representing the UNICEF brand in Australia and fostering private sector partnerships with UNCIEF particularly in Asia Pacific and advancing child rights in Australia.  

Cate Bennett is the Assistant Commissioner – General Counsel and Regulatory Services at the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)

Cath is a seasoned and highly skilled fundraising and marketing professional with over 25 years of management and executive experience.

Kylie Pussell Co-Founded Miracle Babies Foundation in 2005 and has been a Board Director since 2009. After suffering a miscarriage and losing twin babies at 16 weeks, Kylie gave birth to her daughter Madeline at 30 weeks and was diagnosed with Cervical Incompetence.

Bianca Stern is the Head of Impact and a founding member of All Things Equal, a Melbourne-based social enterprise empowering people with disability through award-wage employment, purposeful training, and pathways

Felicity McMahon is the Head of Programs at Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Sarah Parker leads strategic growth and operations at The Freedom Hub, an Australian social enterprise working to end modern slavery and support survivors through long-term, wrap-around care. 

Marella’s career of working with people started through leading teams in the public health and aged care sector.

Kaleb is a community-focused professional with a strong passion for working alongside communities to create meaningful, practical and lasting change. His work is grounded in culture, education and a commitment to ensuring community voices,

Chris Jordan is Head of Fundraising at Farm Angels where he leads all fundraising activity including corporate partnerships events campaigns grants and philanthropy. He manages a small dedicated team focused on building sustainable revenue through values aligned partnerships. 

Brad Kane is the Chief Operating Officer of Lifeline Central West and a senior executive with more than 20 years' experience leading organisational growth

Aaron Crowther is a senior executive leader with more than 25 years’ experience across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors

Beth Barratt-Browne is a leadership and AI readiness advisor helping organisations adopt AI in ways that strengthen trust, capability, culture, and performance. 

Darren is a former Army Officer and UN Peacekeeper with over 20 years’ experience as a CEO of purpose led not-for-profit organisations.

Chris is a results-driven leader with 15+ years of experience helping organisations navigate complex challenges and setting up for long-term growth.

Jennifer Rutkowski is the Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Martin Youth Foundation, where she leads fundraising, marketing, digital and communications as an integrated function.

Emily Briffa is the Founder and CEO of Hamlet Inc., a social entrepreneur and social impact leader working at the intersection of inclusive employment, social enterprise, and community connection.

Faye Spiteri OAM is the Chief Executive Officer of Fronditha Care and a highly regarded strategic leader with experience across the not-for-profit, corporate and government sectors.

Michelle Hage is an experienced leader in community development, settlement services and public policy, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Arabic Welfare Inc

John Cullen brings over 15 years of executive leadership experience in the social and human services sectors, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and professional excellence.

Chris Coughlan leads Social Enterprise and Impact at VMCH, working across aged care, disability and community services to turn everyday operations into opportunities for inclusion and employment. 

Cara is the Chief Executive Officer of NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) and a strong advocate for equity, opportunity and dignity for all. 

Alex Lee is the Chief Executive Officer at The Glen Group, NSWs largest Aboriginal community-controlled residential rehabilitation service based on Darkinjung Country on the Central Coast of NSW.

Nic has 30 years of experience with organisational leadership from Defence, Public Service and non-profit.

Angela is a strategic coach with Chorus Australia, a community -based care provider working with a locally focused, non-hierarchical operating model. She currently wears the hats of Chief People Officer and Enabling Transformation Lead.

Stephanie is Chairwoman of Business Excellence Australia, CEO of Blue Crane Consulting Group, and Adjunct Faculty at AGSM (UNSW).

Ravi is a business excellence, governance, quality management and process improvement professional with more than 20 years’ experience working with Australian and Global organisations.

Clint Bertenshaw is the Director: Sector Development and Capability Building at The Centre for Volunteering. He is an experienced operations manager, people leader and learning and development consultant who applies pragmatic approaches to tackling

Michelle Lim is a governance, AI and organisational culture specialist helping leaders navigate the intersection of technology, ethics and public trust.

Bianca Tini Brunozzi is a Human Rights Lawyer, Board Director and Deputy Chair, and Lived Expertise Advocate and Speaker.

Bianca is an Advocacy and Campaigns specialist. She focuses on transforming policies and investments related to housing

Kim Boyd GAICD is a senior commercial executive and growth leader with more than 15 years of experience driving business growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion across the HR, payroll, workforce management, and technology sectors.

Ange Liston-McCaughley is the Founder and CEO of the Type 1 Foundation

Irmke Bonte is a Director at Social Ventures Australia (SVA) Consulting, where she leads the Strategy and Partnership Practices.

Irmke partners with for-purpose boards and executive teams to strengthen their impact through strategic alignment, partnerships, and growth.

Dr Karen Anderson is a senior health promotion leader with extensive experience advancing gender equity, public health, and community wellbeing across regional Victoria. At Women's Health Loddon Mallee (WHLM), she leads evidence-informed initiatives that promote gender equality