Mirabel & its People • Mirabel

Many people have been touched by the vision and passion of Mirabel and have given of themselves to make Mirabel the unique and innovative Foundation that it is today.

Founding Members:

Jane Rowe, Peter Bucci, Donald Mack, Spencer P. Jones, Suzy Walker, Rebecca Barnard, Simon Northeast, Chris Thompson, Melinda Walker, Jay Jordens, Paul Stewart, Michael Pavlich

Patrons:

Deborah Conway, Hon John Fogarty, Barbara Holborow, Shane Jacobson, Jeff McMullen

Ambassadors:

Dr Patch Adams, Rebecca Barnard, Jimmy Barnes, Raimond Gaita, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Hirst, Ella Hooper, Jennifer Keyte, Robert Mascara, Ben Mendelsohn, Mikey Robins, Rhys Wakefield, Tim Watson

Board of Management:

The management structure of Mirabel involves a Board of Management who control and manage the business and affairs of the foundation. All positions on the Board of Management are honorary positions. The Board of Management consists of an influential, accomplished and committed group of professionals who use their skills and expertise to oversee and progress the foundation.

The current Board of Management are:

Margaret Campi – President
Simon Jagot - Vice President
Michael Schneider – Treasurer
Lena Hamilton – Secretary
James Flintoft
Ben Dortimer
Judith Pettitt
Jane Rowe

Staff Team:

Mirabel chooses to maintain a small, highly-skilled team of professionals with a diverse range of experience and education. Each team member is self-motivated, takes initiative and is passionate about the rights of children.

Jane Rowe - Founder/CEO
Nicole Patton - Manager Kinship Care and Research
Elizabeth McCrea - Advocacy and Family Support
Natalie Ryan - Youth Support and NSW Coordinator
Joanna Francis - Family Support Coordinator
Miranda Purchase - Recreation Programs
Daniel Clohesy - Boys Groups
Janine Pezzotti - Mirabel House and Respite Program
Julz Grover - Recreation and Youth Support
Maryam Gharehbaghi - Family Support
Vaughn McCarthy - Youth Programs Coordinator
Cassie Couper - Family and Child Support
Chloe McCarthy - Child and Youth Support
Amanda Gilbert - The Mirabel Collection
Lena Hamilton - Accounts Manager
Deb Ambrose - Assistant to CEO
Cynthia Saladrigas - Reception and Program Support

Consultants:

Kim Bedford, Karen Efron, Emma Fisher, Helen Grover, Greg Lolas, Joseph Mizzi, Robyn Szechtman, Justine Ward

Volunteers & Mentors:

Mirabel is forever grateful to its volunteers and mentors and their commitment and dedication to Mirabel children... Legal: Jacinta Dwyer, Kate Morgan. Mirabel Events: Tim Millikan, James Rowe, Chrissie Vincent Publicity. Artwork & Design: Vince Patton, oid Design, Jessica Rowe Printing: Braemar Graphic Reproductions. Mirabel Children’s Programs & Activities: Luke Bell, Nicole Bell, Lincoln Benbow, Julia Bland, Sally Bruce, Linda Callaghan, Flynn Caulfield, Ben Cooksey, Shane Cracknell, Jo De Bry, Johan De Bry, Anthony De Masi, Jennifer Dolling, Rachael Dove, Kelsey Downing, Jeremy Dunning, Tristan Ellett, Dianne Eggins, Rod Fanner, Ruth Finlayson, Andrew Frost, Fiona Howell, Emily Johnson, Jehan Kanagasingham, Karen Kennedy, Michael Korman, Charis McKittrick, Rhiannon McCormack, Denise McMaster, Danielle McMinn, Leigh Matthews, Luke Meikle, Serge Mendis, Joanna Morrison, Lou Natoli, Brian O'Connell, Bonnie Pietsch, Max Sassella, Kellie Scott, Chooi Siew, Richard Simpson, Stacey Smith, Tim Spiteri, Kate Taubert, Nick Taubert, Sam Taubert, Shelley Thomas, Alan Thompson, Tim Vander Haar, Annissa Vaz, Kitty Voyage, Amanda White, Elise Willersdorf, Angela Winneke, Elaine Wright, John Wright, Susan Youngblood. The Mirabel Collection: Lauren Bialkower.