Our Team

Kathryn is an educator with a passion for working to provide opportunities for all people to fully participate and thrive in our community, without disadvantage. Supporting several charities, Kathryn is also on the Board of Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation and was previously Chair of Catherine House Trust. Kathryn has a background in aged care, fundraising and association management, and is particularly interested in finding solutions to ending homelessness and disadvantage in our community.

Geoff is chairman of the Day Family Foundation, a medium-sized family foundation that aims to create positive change through mentoring, music, leadership and positive education programs in disadvantaged schools. Geoff, whose services to the community have been acknowledged through a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), was the founding chair of Impact100 SA, a position he held from 2013 to 2019. Geoff is a retired stockbroker and spends his time promoting ‘more and better philanthropy’ by supporting family members to pursue social purpose interests and encouraging the next generation of family members to engage in ‘collective giving’ models.

Currently Chief Executive Officer at JM Philanthropy, Julia has worked and volunteered in the not-for-profit sector in various roles and capacities for more than 20 years. Prior to her current appointment, Julia represented South Australia and Western Australia as the State Manager for the peak body for philanthropy, Philanthropy Australia. With a background in general management and a strong client focus, based on sound relationships, Julia is passionate about encouraging the growth of philanthropy at all levels and enabling people to make the most of their charitable giving.

Ellen has extensive experience in board management and corporate governance having held national and state based CEO roles, including the Australian Medical Association SA Branch, the Medical Indemnity Industry Association of Australia and the Equestrian Federation of Australia. Through these roles she has gained valuable experience in fundraising, marketing, finance, recruitment, strategic planning and Board management. With various appointments to Boards, Ellen has most recently been a peer support mentor for families of children who are newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes through the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Philip is Managing Director at Tavistock Property, a company advising clients on commercial property and transaction management issues. In addition to his commitment to Impact100 SA, Philip is also on the board of Southern Cross Care (SCC) and Chair of SCC’s property committee, and board member of ICAM APP #1, which are 50% owners of Westpac House. Philip also undertakes various volunteer roles with Hutt St Foundation, Cancer Council of SA, St Vincent de Paul Society and the Catholic Church Diocesan Finance Council property committee.

Rachael is currently a Personal Assistant to Risk Advisory Partners at professional services firm, Deloitte. Prior to this appointment, she worked at Jaquillard Minns, a Chartered Accounting practice with a strong focus on philanthropy, and it is through this role that she was introduced to Impact100 SA and the simple concept of collective giving. A passionate philanthropist, Rachael is particularly interested in supporting children from all socio-economic backgrounds to have every opportunity to live full happy lives.

Through working in professional services at PwC and more recently as an independent business consultant in the higher education sector, Ailsa has developed strengths in stakeholder management, strategic decision-making support and commercial business development. She led PwC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team in Adelaide, shaping the national CSR strategy to creatively increase office-wide participation and awareness of the local not-for-profit sector. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Ailsa has worked with various not-for-profits in advisory or voluntary capacities. She has a particular passion for impact investing and for improving education outcomes at all levels.

Allison is an experienced communications practitioner who worked as a marketing and communications professional primarily in fine arts, youth arts and local government sectors, before establishing herself as a freelance consultant. Having long dedicated herself to various philanthropic projects and boards, Allison is passionate about encouraging others to do the same through exploring volunteering opportunities and giving circle models. She has a keen interest in creating development opportunities for young people and raising awareness of mental health issues within our community.

Ailsa Young (Chair)
Clare Randall
Dave Stock
David McGlennon
David Walker
Marilyn Chambers
Noel Grieve
Philip Huestis
Simon Tiddy
Julia Pitman

Allison Kane (Chair)
Julie Adair-Cullen
Gabrielle Agnew
Nikki Hamdorf
Caitlin Jones
Jackie Newton
Louisa Zerella
The sub-committee is also generously supported by Haley Tamblyn and Serena Findlay from Hughes PR who generously donate resources and expertise.

Philip Rundle (Chair) 0412 000 498
Geoff Day 0412 506 453
Natalie Fuller 0419 823 137
Kathryn House 0418 820 914
Rachael McEvoy 0413 296 929
Julia Steele-Scott 0418 854 361