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.

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.

Asitha Bandaranayaka Engagement Lead (VIC/TAS)

Asitha joined the Engagement team at Philanthropy Australia in February 2025, bringing a passion for social impact and philanthropy, with a focus on supporting underserved communities to thrive.

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.

Caroline Morrissey Engagement Lead (QLD/NT)

Experienced marketing and communications professional specialising in strategic engagement, digital transformation, and values-driven storytelling.

Catherine Elliott Operations Coordinator

Catherine is an operations professional with a background in senior executive support, now focusing on coordinating finance, IT, office and events operations.

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 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.

Jes Teubert Communications Lead

A strong advocate for social justice, with a keen interest in gender and class, she joins Philanthropy Australia after six years as the National Marketing, Membership and Events Manager at a national advocacy/peak body working towards achieving financial security for women.

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.

Lisa McSweeney Engagement Lead (NSW/ACT)

Lisa has extensive experience working in corporate philanthropy and is passionate about using her skills to help effect positive social change and community benefit.

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.

Ollie Hanson Director, Engagement (WA/SA)

Ollie is passionate about leveraging philanthropy to drive positive social impact and leads Philanthropy Australia's engagement efforts in Western Australia and South Australia.

Patricia Burke OAM Acting Director, Engagement (VIC/TAS)

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

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.

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.