Our team

Our team has a diverse range of experience and expertise in the for-purpose sector and beyond. We are passionate about working together to make an impact. You can download the organisational chart here.

Maree Sidey CEO

Maree is a passionate For Purpose/Social Business leader and social change advocate, a specialist in strategy, advocacy, communication, and transformative change.

Adam Ognall Executive Director, Partnerships and Practice

Adam brings to Philanthropy Australia 2 decades of leadership experience in philanthropy and social change.

Annabel Davies Director, Sector Development

Annabel has worked in the for-purpose sector for more than 15 years. She is inspired by working with passionate people and organisations to drive social and systems change.

Bella Conyngham Director, Engagement (NSW/ACT)

Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, Bella Conyngham joined Philanthropy Australia at the beginning of 2023, bringing with her experience in engagement and partnership building within the social impact and sustainability sectors.

Dee Rudebeck Advisor, News and Storytelling

Dee joined Philanthropy Australia in early 2023, bringing a rich background in journalism and storytelling. She spent more than 20 years in the UK in editorial roles for many well-known print titles before settling at the Guardian in London.

Ingrid Gregory Director, People and Culture

Ingrid recently joined Philanthropy Australia bringing over 16 years of HR Management and Consultancy experience from varying industries in both the For Profit and Not For Profit sectors, working in a generalist capacity across all facets of the people function.

Kate Duffy Engagement Lead (QLD/NT)

Kate manages Philanthropy Australia's membership engagement in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Kate is a skilled professional in the fields of membership and corporate philanthropy. Her background includes serving as the Digital Strategy Manager at Deloitte, where she played a key role in co-leading Deloitte Queensland's foundation.

Krystian Seibert Executive Director – Policy and Sector Development

As Executive Director – Policy and Sector Development, Krystian leads Philanthropy Australia’s work shaping policy outcomes and driving strategic initiatives to grow giving and its impact.

Kim Harland Director, Engagement (QLD/NT)

Kim oversees Philanthropy Australia's membership activities in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Liz Branigan Director, Knowledge and Practice

Liz is an experienced educational leader and researcher. She is Philanthropy Australia’s Director, Knowledge & Practice and Manager of the Learning & Evaluation for Australian Funders (LEAF) Network.

Mary Chackola Director, Engagement (VIC/TAS) - Currently on parental leave

Mary is a passionate marketing and fundraising professional with more than a decade of experience in growth management in Australia and the UK.

Michelle Di Fabio Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) Program Director

Michelle leads the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII) at Philanthropy Australia.

Natasha Judd Digital Transformation Lead

Natasha joined Philanthropy Australia in October 2021. She oversees special projects as we progress our 'digital first' agenda.

Patricia Burke OAM Senior Advisor, Engagement and Philanthropy

Pat has experience in the not-for-profit sector and human resources management across a 30-year career in the United States and Australia.

Rachel Findlay Executive Director, Membership and Engagement

Rachel has been working with philanthropists and funders both in Australia and the UK for more than 10 years.

Rebecca Moriarty Knowledge Lead

Rebecca joined the Policy Government Relations and Research team at Philanthropy Australia in 2022.

Saska Coote Marketing Lead

Saska is an experienced marketing professional with a passion for social impact and improving the health of our society.

Sophie Marcard Director, Marketing and Communications

Sophie has more than 25 years’ experience in communications and marketing leadership across the health and higher education sectors.

Shaye Singline Practice and Events Coordinator

Shaye helps to deliver a diverse range of events and programs for the philanthropic community.

Susan Wolff Executive Director, Business Services and Company Secretary

Susan is an experienced CFO and governance and operations manager with a career spanning more than 25 years in the financial services industry.

Susanna Weber Database Coordinator

Susanna's passion is for working alongside changemakers to help elevate messaging using good technology and even better data.

Wayne Green Director, Engagement (VIC/TAS)

Wayne is a philanthropy strategist and innovator with expertise in advancing social change and maximising the impact of wealth distribution.

Yean Ng Engagement Lead (WA)

Yean has been working in the for-purpose sector for a decade. At Philanthropy Australia, he hopes to help create an environment where the organisations solving local issues have access to the capital and resources they need to be sustainable, resilient and innovative.