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BBus; CPS; MAICD

• Board Chair
• Non Executive Director of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Group Ltd. since 2020
• Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee member since 2020

Jeff brings more than 25 years’ experience in senior finance roles across not-for-profit, private and public sectors in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. He brings strategic experience having worked with, and held board roles, including a variety of non-executive director and audit and risk committee positions, across ASX listed and private companies as well as large not-for-profit organisations. This experience has developed the understanding and skills needed for the critical role of discipline, governance, accountability and transparency in the success of financially sustainable organisations.

Dr of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Non Executive Director of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Group Ltd. since 2020

Marina has worked in the education sector for 35 years and has held various teaching, academic and leadership roles including: Associate Professor (Mathematics Education); Head of Department, Institute of Early Childhood Macquarie University Sydney; Director of the Children and Families Research Centre, Macquarie University Sydney; Executive Officer Primary, Independent K-12 College; and Manager of Children’s Services, Blacktown City Council.

LL.B

• Non Executive Director of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Group Ltd. since 2020
• Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee Chair since 2020
• Gavin has extensive General Counsel and legal experience supporting organisations in the early childhood sector in meeting their legal and governance needs. Gavin also has experience in the areas of commercial property, franchising, dispute resolution and litigation.

M MGMT; FAICD

• Non Executive Director of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Group Ltd. since 2014
• Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee Member

David is a Fellow and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a retired Member of Parliament. NSW Treasury has also prequalified him for appointment to agency Audit and Risk Committees. David brings a strong understanding of the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects.

B.Ed.; MBA (Leadership)

Kim is a highly-regarded professional in early childhood education sector, with more than three decades of experience to her name. Kim has held a variety of senior management and executive positions in both local government and not-for-profit organisations including: CEO of a not for profit organisation providing high quality education and care to over 6000 children weekly. Kim is a strong advocate for children’s rights and is committed to the provision of best practice in early childhood education settings to ensure the best outcomes for children, families, and early childhood professionals are realised.

BEd; BBus

Myra oversees Goodstart’s social impact strategy, policy, measurement, research, Reconciliation and social inclusion programs and initiatives. Myra brings significant experience to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, as a driving force of social policy and reform that has helped transform and improve the quality of life of Australians including the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Paid Parental Leave and the National Quality Framework. She has been the senior social policy advisor to two Australian prime ministers and has worked across early childhood education and care, schools, community services and health policy at state and national levels. She is deeply committed to supporting those working closest with children and is a passionate believer in the power of early learning to transform children’s lives. Myra co-wrote Preschool – Two Years are Better Than One with Dr Stacey Fox at the Mitchell Institute which aimed to help compel Australia to pursue a national commitment to ensuring all three-year-olds have access to high-quality early childhood education by offering a second year of preschool. Myra’s career began teaching business and economics in the northern suburbs of Brisbane.

B.Ed.; MBA (Leadership)

Kim is a highly-regarded professional in early childhood education sector, with more than three decades of experience to her name. Kim has held a variety of senior management and executive positions in both local government and not-for-profit organisations including: CEO of a not for profit organisation providing high quality education and care to over 6000 children weekly. Kim is a strong advocate for children’s rights and is committed to the provision of best practice in early childhood education settings to ensure the best outcomes for children, families, and early childhood professionals are realised.

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Kellie has a rich history in the early learning sector, bringing over thirty years of experience in various roles. Following on from her teaching experience, Kellie has worked extensively in operational management roles and held business development and quality assurance positions at both State and Federal Government levels. Kellie has a robust philosophical and pedagogical approach that focuses on strong relationships at the foundation of effective education and care. As a passionate advocate for children, Kellie brings a comprehensive understanding of the importance of quality practice in our services.

Bachelor of Commerce, major in Employment Relations

Master of Business Administration

Marina leads a team in the Human Resource functions and champions the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û culture, vision and values