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
Elizabeth McCrea - Advocacy & Family Support
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
Troy Rogers - Youth & Children's Programs
Sophie Lowrie - Youth & Children's Programs
Amy Nickholds - Youth & Children's Programs
Steph Riederich - Youth & Children's Programs
Alan Jackson - Youth & Children's Programs
Kaylene McKay - Education Program
Rachel Dougherty - 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
Kristine Edwards - Administration & Accounts
Kathy Garoufalis - Resources & Program Support
Amy Palmer - Reception
Casual Staff:
Julia Coulthurst
Gemma Considine
Patrick Leask
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:
Diane Bergeron, 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
Auditors:
HLB Mann Judd