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.

Prior to Philanthropy Australia Annabel worked in governance and senior management roles for national and state not-for-profits in the areas of health, education and human rights. She has also worked for a national thought leadership and events organisation and at two annual summits of the World Economic Forum. Previously, Annabel was a marketing executive for leading global publishing companies in Australia and the UK. 

Annabel has a Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Philanthropy from Swinburne University and in 2024 will complete an MBA (Social Impact) from the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW.