Mirabel's People

 

Many people have been touched by the vision and passion of Mirabel and have helped 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, Shane Jacobson, Jeff McMullen

 

Ambassadors 2022:

Dr Patch Adams, Rebecca Barnard, Jimmy Barnes, Raimond Gaita, Colin Hay, Rob Hirst, Ella Hooper, Chris Judd, Allison Langdon, Lawrence Mooney, Jane Norris, Lauren Phillips, Mikey Robins, Rhys Wakefield

 

Board of Management:

Ben Dortimer - Chair

Ed Prendergast - Treasurer
Judith Pettitt OAM

Andrew McTrusty

Sandra Eccles

Richard Rice

Jonathan Isaacs

Laura McLachlan

Raj Tapper

Lena Hamilton - Secretary

Jane Rowe OAM

 

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 OAM - Founder/CEO

Nicole Patton - Manager Policy and Services

Deb Ambrose - Assistant to CEO

Angelina Keskerides - Family Support Coordinator

Vaughn McCarthy - Youth Programs Coordinator

Iman Mansour - Children's Programs Coordinator

Julz Grover - Recreation Program Coordinator

Juliette Armstrong - Family Support

Cassie Couper - Family Support

Janine Pezzotti - Family Support

Belinda Pearson - Family Support

Miranda Purchase - Family & NDIS Support

Daniel Clohesy - Partnerships & Staff Development 

Isabella Clarke - Youth & Children's Programs

Blair Struthers - Youth & Children's Programs

Amy Nickholds - Youth & Children's Programs

Alan Jackson - Youth & Children's Programs

Amy Palmer - Youth & Children's Programs

Nawal Ali - Youth & Children's Programs

Kaylene McKay - Education Program

Theresa Mangion - Volunteer Program

Jane Shelton - NSW Partnerships & Fundraising

Tina Anderson - Hunter Region Coordinator

Sharna Milgate - NSW Family Support

Lucy Myers - NSW Youth Support

Jackson Fitzpatrick - Alumni & NSW Youth Support

Louis Razuki - Impact Measurement and Evaluation

Lena Hamilton - Finance Manager

Ian Kaufmann - Administration & Accounts

Kathy Garoufalis - Resources & Program Support

Marli Andrew - Reception

 

Casual Staff:

Julia Coulthurst

Rachel Dougherty

Troy Rogers

Sophie Lowrie

Abby Collison

Chloe Rooker

Jasmine Copeland

Gemma Considine
Patrick Leask

Kathryn Clarke

 

Volunteers:

Mirabel is forever grateful to its many volunteers and their commitment and dedication to Mirabel children... 

Mirabel Events: James Rowe - Photographer, STELLA & CO

Artwork & Design: Vince Patton, Mity Digital

 

NSW Steering Committee:

Gary Gerstle, Nic Halley, Hal Herron, Jamie Irving, Simon Jagot, Nick Love, Tim Lovitt, Daren McKennay, John Minto, Kevin O'Hara, Jane Shelton, Carly Westwood

 

Advisory Group:

Suzi Carp, Peter Chiodo, Dan Creasey, John and Bianca White

 

Sydney Ladies Committee: 
Ann Arkins, Trudy Devereux, Stephanie Halliday, Carolyn Scott

 

Melbourne Ladies Committee:

Sally Crinis, Sarah Gale, Laura McLachlan, Sophie Rice

 

Grassroots Sports Club:

Darren Baxter, Daniel Clohesy, Shane Cracknell, Stuart Devlin, Ben Kidney, Rohan Peters, Robert Thorp, Aubrey Roga  

 

Auditors:

HLB Mann Judd