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
Andrew McTrusty
Sandra Eccles
Richard Rice
Laura McLachlan
Raj Tapper
Katie Sweatman
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, Services & Partnerships
Deb Ambrose - Assistant to CEO
Tina Anderson - Programs Coordinator
Angelina Keskerides - Family Support Coordinator
Vaughn McCarthy - Youth Programs Coordinator
Iman Mansour - Children's Programs Coordinator
Jules Grover - Events & Community Engagement
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
Nick Maclaren - Youth & Children's Programs
Kaylene McKay - Education Program
Jane Shelton - NSW Partnerships & Fundraising
Lucy Myers - Hunter Region Coordinator
Sharna Milgate - NSW Family Support
Jackson Fitzpatrick - Alumni & NSW Youth Support
Chloe Rooker - NSW Youth Support
Debbie Dunn - NSW Family Support
Marli Andrew - Data & Program Support
Lena Hamilton - Finance Manager
Ian Kaufmann - Administration & Accounts
Kathy Garoufalis - Resources & Program Support
Amy Nuttall - Reception
Casual Staff:
Troy Rogers
Abby Collison
Jasmine Copeland
Patrick Leask
Kathryn Clarke
Matt Howard
Patrick Wilson
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, Printing Intelligence
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