Meet our people.

INNER WEST, SYDNEY

Sally is a businesswoman dedicated to ending modern slavery in Australia, having launched The Freedom Hub in 2014 to rehabilitate victims and partner in the fight against this crime. With over 14 years of experience working with survivors across Australia and Europe, she creates opportunities for every Australian to take action.

BERRY, NSW

Kate founded WorkLife in 2017, growing it into a thriving coworking community of 120 members across two Berry and Coledale sites, with a third opening in Picton. Endlessly curious, she cares deeply about NFP governance, sustainability, digital culture, and building regional economies.

EASTERN SUBURBS, SYDNEY

Marcelle Bernard is a transformation expert who has delivered programs to over 20,000 graduates across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, and Bangkok, helping individuals and teams reach peak performance. As the author of "Stand Up, Speak Up," she brings decades of experience in human resource management and persuasive public speaking.

CANBERRA, ACT

Katie Puttock is a sought-after strategist in communications and social impact, with extensive experience working with First Nations leaders, organisations, and communities to develop inclusive strategies. Having completed a post-graduate certificate in Social Impact at UNSW, she now works as a freelance social impact strategy consultant.

SOUTH SYDNEY

Vivi Aguiar is passionate about people, cultures, and meaningful change through active community participation. She is focused on helping social entrepreneurs build deeply engaged organisations that nurture long-term commitment, wellbeing, and mission-driven impact.

INNER WEST, SYDNEY

Nandeeta Maharaj is the founder of Goods 4 Good, an online marketplace connecting socially conscious consumers with impact-driven products from Australian social enterprises. With over 20 years of marketing experience, she is committed to strengthening the social enterprise ecosystem through collaboration and raising awareness of ethical shopping.

CANBERRA, ACT

Karen is passionate about disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility, with over 30 years of experience spanning policy development, training, and founding The Easy Read Toolbox. A woman with disabilities herself, she actively shares her knowledge to promote accessible communication across government, university, and disability sector clients.

INNER WEST, SYDNEY

Cathy is driven by an unwavering vision to create lasting social impact through educating, elevating, and delivering economic security via financial literacy and mindset development. Her human-centred approach builds connections that spark ripple effects, influencing change from grassroots to government.

LIGHTNING RIDGE, NSW

Rebel is a human agronomist and syntropic entrepreneur dedicated to empowering rural, regional, and remote women to develop impactful social enterprises. As founder of THE RW Collection and co-founder of THE Rural Woman Cooperative, she has secured approximately $50 million in funding and been recognised as an NSW Woman of the Year Finalist.

DUBBO & ORANGE, NSW

Natalie Bramble brings nearly 30 years of experience in community development and organisational capacity building to her role as co-founder of Certified Social Enterprise and NFP Guide. She leads a team providing resources, training, and consultancy services to help nonprofits enhance their governance, funding, and management capabilities.

NORTH SYDNEY, SYDNEY

Anne-Lynn is a purpose-driven marketing professional and impact advocate passionate about fostering meaningful connections and amplifying positive change. As a Champion for the Women in Social Enterprise Program, she is dedicated to strengthening networks and fostering collaboration for women-led enterprises across NSW and ACT.

NEWCASTLE, NSW

Bianca is passionate about sustainability, circular economy, and building community through fun, engaging workshops and events. She co-founded The Full Circle Collective in Newcastle and hosts SECNA's Business for Good Lunch quarterly, connecting people across the region doing business for good.

FIRST NATIONS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Renai is an Indigenous business leader with over 20 years of experience in Indigenous economic development and social impact. She is the CEO of First Nations Worthwhile Ventures and Director of Renai Mouton Consulting, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs nationally and internationally.

SYDNEY, NSW

Brook McCarthy is a veteran business coach and marketing mentor with 20+ years of experience and a background in Public Relations. Since founding her business in 2008, she has helped countless people and organisations start and grow businesses and social enterprises that lead with their values.

NOWRA, NSW

Jemma is an author, speaker and social entrepreneur who operates the Nowra Community Food Store, providing free and low-cost groceries to those doing it tough on the South Coast. She is passionate about addressing food insecurity in her community.

BEGA, NSW

Natasha Berta has spent more than a decade supporting women to build sustainable online businesses, with a focus on confidence, visibility, and values-led growth. Drawing on experience across cooperative workplaces and regional entrepreneurship, she brings practical insight into collaborative and future-focused ways of working.