Ardoch's Structure

Ardoch is structured with a Patron, a Board of Directors, Operational Staff and Volunteers.

Kathy Hilton is the Founder of Ardoch, CV.

Head Office Staff

Mandy Burns Chief Executive Officer

Meagan Jones HR, Operations & National Training

Manager

Liz Ruggieri Marketing & Fundraising Manager

Dianne Richter Programs Manager

Nicky Harris Finance Manager

Judi Stanton Research and Advocacy Coordinator

Jude Gilroy Executive Assistant/Administration Officer

Bec Young Administration Officer

Alison Maritz Accounts Officer

Chriss Marinoni Volunteers Coordinator

Alan Curtain National Corporate Community

Relationships Manager

Jaime de Año                       Corporate Community Relationships
                                                      Manager
Carla Barbieri                     Community Education Coordinator
VACANT                               Marketing Communications
                                                     Coordinator

LinCS Project Coordinators

Audrey Fernandez LinCS Coordinator - Western Suburbs

Carla Barbieri LinCS Coordinator - Western Suburbs

Lesley Hodge LinCS Coordinator - Central
Gail Bernard LinCS Coordinator - Geelong

Jen Hall LinCS Volunteers Coordinator - Geelong

Heather Wagner LinCS Coordinator - Frankston

Moira Treacy LinCS Volunteers Coordinator - Frankston

Project Coordinators

Rosanne Osborne Direct Service and Referral
Rachael Cater Elwood College, Transition and Support Project (Secondary)

Jan Sparke South Melbourne Mission Kindergarten

Judy Morrow Port Melbourne Primary School

Judy Morrow St Kilda Primary School

Viv Neale Try South Yarra Pre School

Dianne Richter Stonnington Primary School

Emily Harnett Mahogany Rise Primary School (Frankston)

National Project Coordinators

Francesca Jacovelli - Team Leader - Brisbane

Sharon Whip - Project Coordinator - Brisbane

Katie Cox- Project Coordinator - Brisbane

Board of Directors

President Joff Macleod

Vice President Jane Evans

Vice President Marsha Sussman
Treasurer John Coulson

Secretary Roxanne Strauss

Board Member David Southwick
Board Member Jim Alexiades

Board Member Desma Strong

Patron

Sir Zelman Cowen, former Governor General of Australia

"Ardoch offers comprehensive support, friendship and above all, the sense of belonging. It offers opportunities for real life chances. It is a heart-warming experience to witness the opening up of prospects for a good life for those who have participated in Ardoch Programs. I'm delighted to be the Patron of Ardoch."

Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of the work of Ardoch Youth Foundation. Ardoch has an army of over 300 community volunteers and 3000 corporate volunteers, of all ages and backgrounds who work in the provision and support of programs.

Specifically, Ardoch recruits volunteers from the community, the corporate sector as well as secondary schools.