Authors

Articles by Rinske Geerlings

Rinske is a multi-award winning, internationally known consultant, speaker and certified Business Continuity Management (BCM), Information Security and Risk Management facilitator. She was awarded Risk Consultant of the Year by RMIA (2017), Alumnus of the University of Technology Delft (the Netherlands), Australian Business Woman of the Year by BPW (2010), 1 of 5 Technology Delft (the Netherlands), Australian Business Woman of the Year by BPW (2010-2013) and Outstanding Security Consultant Finalist in the OSPAs (2019).

Articles by Rosie Yeo

Rosie Yeo is a strategist who works with boards, executive teams and stakeholder groups facilitating high-stakes strategic planning and complex policy debates. Her work with non-profits, government agencies and corporate clients gives Rosie unique insights into how organisations surface new ideas and bring smart strategies to life. As a speaker on strategy, innovation and leadership development, Rosie combines real-life examples, expert insights and creative thinking to offer pragmatic solutions to boardroom and executive challenges.

Articles by Ruth Knight

Following a 25 year career in health and community services, Dr Ruth Knight now works with the Australian Centre of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies at QUT as a lecturer and researcher specialising in the fields of managing social sector organisations and social enterprise. She has been researching and teaching about leadership and recently published a Discussion Paper that provides an overview of the theory and practical implications of Systems Leadership for philanthropic and nonprofit organisations.

Articles by Saioa Echevarria Indianez

Saioa advises clients on trade mark availability for use or registration and on the classes of goods and services they need to cover in their registration. She also prepares documentation for the trade marks registry and manages trade mark portfolios. She acts for large businesses, SMEs, government agencies and CRCs. Prior to joining FAL Lawyers in 2008, Saioa completed an exchange program at Maastricht University (Netherlands), where she studied European and International law.

Articles by Sallie Saunders

Sallie’s work was informed by over 45 years’ involvement in NFPs – as a board member, senior manager, trainer, consultant, lecturer, researcher and senior public servant. Sallie spent 13 years as a senior lecturer in adult education and nonprofit governance and management at the University of Technology, Sydney and has consulted with hundreds of NFPs across Australia.

Articles by Sally Clifford

Sally has a Master of Arts (Healthcare), Postgraduate Certificate in Business (Non-Profit and Philanthropy), Bachelor of Arts (Honors). She is an Associate of the Australian HR Institute. Sally has worked as the CEO and been on boards of non-profit organisations for over 20 years, She worked for 7 years for an Aboriginal Corporation in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and prior to that, 15 years in the community cultural development and youth arts sectors in Brisbane.

Articles by Sheena McKinnon

Sheena is the marketing and senior project manager at Better Boards Australasia. With a background in Olympic-level competitive sports, Sheena has an appreciation of the focus and strength of will necessary for great leadership and an interest in inspiring others to develop their own leadership skills. Sheena is also an international award-winning photographer and a past committee member of Windsurfing Victoria.

Articles by Sophie McNamara

Sophie McNamara is the Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at Gadens Lawyers.

Articles by Susan Bannigan

Susan has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry in Europe and Australia. Susan has worked closely with community groups, social entrepreneurs and the business sector to support new innovations in addressing the complex issues of homelessness, long-term unemployment, social inclusion for refugees and those living with issues of mental health in communities across Australia. Prior to joining Westpac, Susan spent three years in investment banking in London and five years as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in Sydney, Solomon Islands and Paris.

Articles by Swain Roberts

Swain has an extensive background in corporate advisory and finance and in recent years has combined that with his work in the not-for-profit sector. He is involved in a range of community and charitable organisations across sectors such as health, education and social finance. He co-chairs the Health Industry Group within McCullough Robertson and is also co-chair of the recently launched Queensland chapter of Social Impact Measurement Network Australia. Swain advises on structuring and tax related issues for charities and not-for-profit organisations as well as advising on governance and funding options for long-term sustainability.