About Community Foundations Australia

Elected 2022, re-elected 2025

Stacey was the Founding CEO of Foundation SA, a statewide community foundation established in 2021. She is the CEO of the Wyatt Trust, Australia’s oldest philanthropic trust with an investment portfolio of $100m and a commitment to ethical investment and positive social outcomes.

She has held significant roles in the philanthropic and corporate sectors for both long-established entities and start-ups and has led strategic renewal processes at board and management levels. Her qualifications include a B.Psych. from ACU, a M.Bus. from Swinburne University, and she is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a member of the Investment Committee of the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, and a director of Philanthropy Australia where she is also Chair of the Policy and Research sub-committee.

Elected 2021, re-elected 2024

Tae is an accountant with 21 years’ experience in private practice, and a seasoned community foundation practitioner. He was a founding member of the Albany Community Foundation in 2014, has been its Financial Officer ever since, and currently serves as the Chair.

Tae has hands-on experience with what it takes to create and run a community foundation from scratch, including community leadership and donor engagement. As a member of the Community Foundations Australia board, he is contributing his hands-on community foundation experience and knowledge for the benefit of others in the network.

John Carey is an experienced engagement professional with a strong track record in building and nurturing long-term relationships across individuals, community organisations, and industry—particularly in rural and regional Queensland. His diverse career spans banking and finance, public service, local government, and the energy sector, where he has been a long-standing leader.

Growing up in rural Queensland has given John a deep appreciation of the opportunities and challenges facing regional communities. He combines strategic thinking with care, compassion, and practical experience, applying this blend to his work in the energy sector and through his leadership with the Red Earth Community Foundation. John has been instrumental in initiatives that create intergenerational benefits for the Burnett Inland, driving solutions and pathways that strengthen communities for the long term.

He is currently Stanwell’s Stakeholder Engagement Manager for southern Queensland, Deputy Chair of the Red Earth Community Foundation, and the South Burnett representative on the board of Regional Development Australia, Wide Bay Burnett.

A passionate advocate for regional development, philanthropy, and sustainable energy, John champions the role of community foundations as leaders and facilitators in helping rural communities plan for their future. His work is guided by the belief that vibrant regional Australia depends on forward-thinking, collaborative approaches that balance local needs with long-term vision.

In addition to his professional roles, John is also a civil marriage celebrant and master of ceremonies.

Elected 2022

Loredana is CEO of the Sydney Community Foundation, and has over 20 years’ experience in the philanthropic sector, having worked for organisations focused on creating local grassroots change and with international charities.

Loredana’s professional expertise includes strategic planning, operational leadership, management of key stakeholder relationships, and delivering communications, fundraising and advocacy campaigns with impact. She has a track record of securing operational and program funding while diversifying income streams for sustainability; mobilising support from corporates, Ultra-High Net Worth and High Net Worth individuals; building and maintaining effective relationships with Government, partners, community leaders and relevant influencers; and creating communications and positioning strategies for growth and maximum impact.

She is passionate about community foundations and their ability to create lasting change.

Elected 2024

Sarah is the Deputy CEO and Executive Director, Practice & Partnerships at Philanthropy Australia. She has a demonstrated history of working in philanthropy, local government and the nonprofit sectors for over 33 years, with strong established skills in governance, strategy and risk, grantmaking, cultural change, communication and reputation management, fundraising and executive leadership. With a particular interest in rural and regional Australia and placed-based initiatives, in 2010 Sarah co-foundered the national not-for profit, Youth Live4Life. Her experience is underpinned by national and international academic study, including post graduate study at Melbourne University, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Sarah is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Executive Colloquium at Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. She holds board positions as a Director of the Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS), a Trustee of the National Parks Conservation Trust and board member of Southside Community Foundation.

Elected 2019 

Peter is among Australia’s most experienced corporate communications advisers, with a career of more than 35 years combining adventure travel, journalism, policy and consulting, with a big emphasis on regional development and diversification.

For more than 20 years Peter led the Australian arm of the global Porter Novelli public relations group before stepping aside from day-to-day executive leadership in 2021. Peter chaired Porter Novelli Australia and has been a director of Clemenger Group, Carers Victoria, Variety Victoria and the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.

He continues as a director of Daylesford Macedon Tourism and Doutta Galla Aged Care and is secretary of the Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa.

Peter lives in Central Victoria and splits his time between for-purpose project consulting and the family vineyard, Mt Franklin Estate, producing Italian varietals under the Mafic label.

Appointed 2025

Amanda McCulloch is the Executive Officer of the Greater Shepparton Foundation and has worked across the not-for-profit, philanthropic, and government sectors, building a strong track record of delivering meaningful outcomes for organisations and communities at local, state, and federal levels. She is a graduate of the Social Impact Hub’s Social Impact Fellowship, reflecting her commitment to purpose-driven leadership and positive social change.

Amanda previously served as Deputy Chair of the Victorian Government’s Regional Partnerships for Goulburn, where she contributed strategic insight to support regional development and collaboration. With a diverse skill set spanning project management, economic development, event management, tourism, and marketing communications, Amanda brings a practical, outcomes-focused approach to her work and a deep understanding of how to create impact across sectors.

Elected 2025

Warren Miller is a Wirangu and Kokatha man from Ceduna and the Chief Executive Officer of the Spinifex Foundation SA, an Indigenous-led philanthropic fund. He holds a Masters and a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Public Health (Substance Use) from the University of Sydney and has extensive experience working in remote and regional communities across health, clinical management, and community wellbeing.

Earlier in his career, Warren held senior roles in Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, including Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation, where he focused on building strategic partnerships and improving health and wellbeing outcomes. He has deep knowledge of Aboriginal language groups across the western desert region and is recognised for his ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government, non-government organisations, and community leaders.

At Spinifex, Warren has led the development of an enabling funding model that strengthens protective factors and supports culturally grounded wellbeing initiatives. His leadership is anchored in collaboration and long-term trust, working alongside communities, governments, and philanthropic partners to deliver systemic impact.

As a board member of Community Foundations Australia, Warren brings lived experience, governance capability, and a strong commitment to advancing place-based philanthropy that is inclusive, culturally grounded, and transformative for communities across Australia.

Elected 2025

Peter Walton is the CEO of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, a role he has held since April 2024. He is a passionate advocate for the power of local— believing that strong, resilient and inclusive communities are the foundation for social justice, equity and a fairer society.  He is a champion of effective philanthropy, systems change, and the innovative partnerships needed to address complex social challenges and create lasting impact for people and places.Peter brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across the international humanitarian, development, and social impact sectors. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as CEO of CARE Australia, one of Australia’s leading global humanitarian organisations. He has held a range of senior executive roles including International Director at Australian Red Cross and CEO of Infoxchange, a social enterprise that uses technology for social justice. He was the only Australian-based representative on the founding board of the global Pledge for Change 2030 a movement that seeks to shift more power and decision making to locally-led organisations. Over his career he has worked in numerous countries, including seven years based in Vietnam as Regional Representative for ChildFund, where he was awarded the Vietnam Government’s Medal for Peace and Friendship for his contribution to social development and poverty alleviation.Peter has deep governance experience having served on multiple boards. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Economics), a Master of Science (Development Economics), an MBA and has also completed the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme.

Ian is a seasoned executive in the community foundation sector and innovator in the field of collective action and network leadership, largely exercised during his tenure as CEO at Community Foundations of Canada (2011-2020) and Chair of the Global Fund for Community Foundations (2021-2025). He is a former sport advocate and Olympian in hockey, having represented Canada at the Summer Olympics in Sydney (2000) and Seoul (1988). Ian’s civic engagements currently include contributions as a member of the Wasan Network and as a director of the Community Forward Fund. Melbourne is now home on the heels of twenty years in rural Quebec and a Vancouver upbringing.

Rosie is the face of Community Foundations Australia for our current and prospective members. Starting at CFA in 2021, Rosie has emerged as a key connector and storyteller within our network, supporting and facilitating diverse collaborative efforts and circles of practice. The role of Director, Communities and Members focuses on supporting the people and relationships that underpin our vibrant network.

Passionate about storytelling in all its forms, Rosie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and a Masters in Screenwriting from the Victorian College of the Arts.

Dylan is an experienced philanthropic executive and social impact leader, with a distinguished career in philanthropy. He recently served as WA State Manager at Philanthropy Australia, overseeing significant growth of the peak body’s membership in Western Australia, and developing the areas of impact investing, collaborative funding, community foundations and collective giving.

He is well known to the Australian community sector through his role as founding Executive Officer at the Fremantle Foundation, and through his contributions to First Nations engagement in philanthropy.

Dylan is also former Chair and Director of Community Foundations Australia.

Anna is passionate about collaborating with people and organisations working towards social and systems change and brings a diverse range of experience to her role as the Strategic Initiatives Lead.  With a background in law and project management, Anna has worked in the for purpose sector since 2018.  As a Partnership Associate at the Paul Ramsay Foundation she collaborated with peer funders to build sector capability. She also managed partnerships with for-purpose organisations working towards systems change in domestic and family violence and community development.

Anna also worked at Philanthropy Australia, firstly in the Melbourne Membership team and later in the Policy & Government Relations team on the Blueprint to Grow Structured Giving. When she’s not working, Anna loves hosting friends and family, hiking, reading fiction, seeing live music and dancing!

Jenny brings broad finance and tax experience across not-for-profit, media and investment organisations.  A Chartered Accountant formerly with KPMG, with both client-facing professional services and hands-on industry experience, she has managed complex finance, tax and compliance environments for Australian, UK and US entities. Jenny is committed to nurturing team relationships and building strong, supportive systems that help organisations thrive while meeting their regulatory obligations.  She is inspired and energised by the people she works with in the for-purpose space.

An artist, textile designer and former dancer, Jenny brings creativity and empathy informed by a deep love of the arts to her work and team culture.

Annabel has been the Executive Officer at the South West Community Foundation (VIC) since 2020, with previous experience working in private philanthropy, local government, community engagement and development. Proudly regional and an advocate for community-led, place-based approaches, she is a natural communicator with strengths in strategy, governance, regional leadership and grants management.

Annabel is also the current Board Chair of are-able, a regionally based disability employment and social enterprise organisation, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Georgie is a committed community leader dedicated to strengthening the growth, renewal and long-term sustainability of rural and regional communities. She is an active volunteer with a strong record across the philanthropic and agricultural sectors, including senior leadership roles in not-for-profit, wine and viticulture organisations.

Georgie currently serves as Chair of the Stand Like Stone Foundation and as a Governing Board Member of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. She is a former Director and Treasurer of Community Foundations Australia and has presented at national forums focused on advancing the not-for-profit sector.

She looks forward to working with Community Foundations Australia to support the ongoing development of the South Australian Community Foundations Initiative (SACFI).

Mari (they/them) is a community development practitioner with a varied career supporting capability-building initiatives from Mexico to Melbourne/Narrm. Informed by 10 years of intercultural facilitation work in partnerships, collectives, co-operatives and national networks, Mari has accompanied place-based efforts on their journeys from co-design to evaluating impact, with a keen focus on nurturing authentic relationships, shared visioning, and participatory leadership. Mari is passionate about cultivating community capability and fostering environments where trust, creativity, and collaboration can thrive. They are excited about working alongside CFAus’ members to strengthen the network’s community-led structures and drive broad and lasting change. Mari never gets bored of music, animals, pasta, silly comedy, learning new language, and hanging out in nature.

Davone Pope has always been passionate about working in the community space, so she was delighted to take up her role at Community Foundations Australia. She brings deep experience as a Finance and Administration professional from previous roles in the government, corporate and not-for-profit sectors.

She supports the day-to-day operations of the organisation by delivering accurate financial outcomes and helping ensure systems run smoothly and effectively. Davone is known for her attention to detail, analytical mindset and calm, solutions focused approach. She thrives in environments of continuous improvement and balances competing priorities with a collaborative spirit – and a smile.

Holding a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, Davone has extensive experience across financial reporting, budgeting, payroll and statutory compliance, including BAS and FBT obligations. She enjoys working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to strengthen processes and identify opportunities that support organisational goals.

Outside of work, Davone enjoys staying active and connected to her community. She loves cooking, hiking and yoga, and spends time volunteering.