As Director of Engagement and Advisory, Olivia is constantly talking about philanthropy and ensuring more people enjoy giving to transforming causes, specifically this entails oversight of foundation growth. Olivia also heads up the new Advisory service that designs bespoke solutions for businesses, foundations and trusts.

I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT…

“I am passionate about the future of Australia. We have so much unrealised promise and a chance to create a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous country, integrating the ways of the oldest continuous civilisation on the planet with all that’s best about recent western and global arrivals.”

MY EXPERIENCE

“My thirty years of work experience is diverse and has ranged over a number of sectors. Previous roles include ITC consultant, operations manager of an advertising agency, Anglican priest, founder of an alternative health social enterprise, executive in a large NFP delivering age and community care and principal of an entrepreneurial services consultancy. I hold Bachelor degrees in Science (Uni. Melb), Theology and Ministry (Aust. College of Ministry) and am a graduate of the Arrow Leadership program, Melbourne Business School General Management Course, AICD Directorship Course, and have served on numerous for-purpose boards.”

MY FAVOURITE STORY

“The launch of Victoria’s first Indigenous-led fund, Koondee Woonga-gat Toor-rong (KWT), is a big step for our community in supporting Indigenous self-determination. I think it demonstrates the Foundation’s humility and willingness to learn, and it’s a step towards a better future.”