Leadership team

Lisa Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Jones commenced in the role of Chief Executive Officer of Ardoch in January 2022, bringing an extensive background in social impact, humanitarian action, community engagement and policy across the not-for-profit, public and private sectors.

Kim Berry

National Fundraising and Engagement Manager

Kim has extensive experience in fundraising and marketing, having been engaged in the sector for over 20 years. She has worked across a wide variety of sectors with a focus on social justice and has a track record of fostering innovation and growth, and is also currently Deputy Chair on the board of Wombat Housing.

Amali Liyanage

National Business and Finance Manager

Amali has more than 20 years of finance experience, starting in big 4 audit and assurance and then leading finance and controllerships in the private, public & NFP sectors. She has managed finance, IT, HR, corporate governance and administration functions across various local and international businesses, optimising business processes through system transformation and innovative financial insights.

Joe Reed

Program Delivery and Growth manager

Joe is experienced in process improvement and change management, he is committed to achieving goals and driving positive user experiences.
A long term advocate of equality and opportunity for all Joe is passionate about the work that Ardoch does and previously was a workplace volunteer at Ardoch programs when working for one of Ardoch’s corporate partners.

Lachlan Preston

Manager Volunteer Engagement and Programs

Lachlan is an engaging manager and experienced leader of impactful education, youth development, volunteer and community development programs. Lachlan has a Master of International Development Practice and extensive volunteer experience including roles with Scouts Victoria, AIME, Fitzroy Scout Group, Monash University and Rotary. 

Programs team

Jean Millward

Program Administrator

Claire Lawson

Program Coordinator, Workplace Volunteers

Suan Sow

Program Support Coordinator, Workplace Volunteers

Dylan Schneeweiss

Education Partnerships Coordinator South East Melbourne

Nick Gabb

Education Partnerships Coordinator, Melbourne's West

Lisa Cozens

Education Partnerships Coordinator, Geelong

Hayah Shadid

Education Partnership Coordinator, NSW and Education Residence

Kylie Weller

Program Support Coordinator, Education Volunteers

Angela Zhou

Program Coordinator, Education Volunteers

Loretta Michael

Volunteer Compliance and Programs Administrator

Charlie Goldberg

Program Administrator - Buddies

Kristy Chung

Youth Engagement Officer

Ruth Oliphant

Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst

Bryce Karslake

Program Facilitator

Sarah Deng

Program Facilitator

Madeline Orton

Program Facilitator

Joanne Ketchen

Program Facilitator

Fundraising and Engagement Team

Shawn Graetz

Senior Partnerships Executive

Hannah Faulks

Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator

Robbie Kentfield

Corporate Co-Ordinator

Operations and Finance Team

Stef Rizzo

Operations Support Coordinator

Josh Millen

Accounts Officer