Paul joins Public Education Foundation after having spent over 20 years working at several leading organisations in the management consulting, technology and public value domains including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Google, Australia Council for the Arts and Macquarie University. His experience spans a wide range of roles, having led teams and projects both sector (client) facing and operational in orientation. He holds an Executive MBA (IE and Brown University), a Masters of Applied Finance (Kaplan), first class honours in finance (Sydney University) and is a Chartered Accountant (ICAA).
Paul is the first in his family to complete their high school studies up to year 12 and is a strong advocate for the power of education in creating a better future for the world in which we all inhabit.
Paul is the first in his family to complete their high school studies up to year 12 and is a strong advocate for the power of education in creating a better future for the world in which we all inhabit.
Prior to joining The Public Education Foundation, Ali worked as the CFO for an SME and as an Area Accountant for Flight Centre. She has a Masters in Professional Accounting from UNSW and has recently completed the CPA program. Ali volunteers at her children’s public schools.
Miriam has 20 years’ experience in Brand Marketing & Communications and shifted to the field of Fundraising nine years ago. Her recent posts include one year stint in the Individual Giving Team at Wesley Mission and as Vice-President for Marketing and Partnerships in WWF-Philippines.
With over 25 years of experience in education, training and business development, Anthony Siokos serves as the Scholarships Manager at the Public Education Foundation. In this role, he is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and supporting students in their academic pursuits. Anthony’s extensive background reflects a deep commitment to fostering growth and development within the educational sector.
Throughout his career, Anthony has demonstrated a passion for creating impactful programs that empower individuals and communities. His leadership at the Public Education Foundation underscores his dedication to promoting equitable access to education and nurturing the potential of students from diverse backgrounds.
Lynne has worked as a learning support officer in public schools in Western Sydney in both paid and voluntary roles for over 10 years, and is committed to a strong public education system. She has also worked as a volunteer in several not-for-profit organisations in recent years. She is excited to be helping disadvantaged students not only to achieve their goals, but also greatly improve their prospects through the advocacy work of the Public Education Foundation and its mentoring programmes and scholarships.
Julie comes from a background in Arts administration, exhibition management and funding, working across the non-profit, commercial and public sector. She has pivoted away from the Arts into education, volunteering as a Primary Ethics teacher at her children’s school for the past four years, she finds herself interested in the space of Arts Education. Her passions are Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, yoga and walking her whippet Rubin.
Working in live events since 2009, Craig has built up a reputation as a passionate and motivated individual who goes beyond to make every event just right! His experience in creative concept development, performance and event execution has seen him work with prestigious clients such as Live Nation, Hunter Valley Gardens, ABC for Kids, Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon, Sydney Royal Easter Show, City of Sydney Council, QIC, Westfield and many more.
