Murani Nkuito, a recent school graduate and now a university student, is an open-minded and funny “community connector” driven by a lifelong passion for giving back. From his first volunteering experience distributing food to widows in Kenya to his days mentoring kids through soccer in Brisbane, Murani has always found his greatest joy in making […]
Tiffany Grundy is a firm believer in the power of empathy and is determined to show the next generation that kindness is a vital part of being a “good human.” Whether in volunteering or in her career, Tiffany has always been drawn to projects that bring people together. One of her most rewarding highlights involved […]
Susan Knight, a passionate volunteer and community connector, is driven by a desire to leave a positive mark on the world. Inspired by her daughter’s generous spirit, Susan is keen to help commonkind develop the next generation of volunteers as our Operations Advisor. From her early days playing cricket with her brothers and baking with […]
Lou Veyret, joins commonkind with excitement and a deep sense of alignment to its mission. While her taste in hot beverages is questionable (PSL?), her experience and track record is undisputed. Her inquisitive mind and interest in seeking new perspectives positions her perfectly as our Advisor for Research and Development. Outside of her stellar career […]
Shannan Summers joins us with a critical skillset as our IT Security and Infrastructure Advisor. We have already called on him to share his wisdom even before we’ve had a chance to announce him! Thanks Shannan! With deep expertise in cybersecurity and a passion for safeguarding digital infrastructure, Shannan brings invaluable insight at a time […]
From the time she was little, Adriana Hartcher, Director, has been brimming with energy for life. The youngest of five and now a mum of two, she channels that energy into everything she does – at work, at home, and in giving back to her community. Fuelled by both her passion and a daily cappuccino […]
Sheree Bamkin, Director, has always had a love of the great outdoors – especially swimming at the beach. Passionate about community building and storytelling, we got to know Sheree a little better by the banks of the Brisbane “brown snake” and, while there was no swimming involved, she generously shared her story over her morning […]
Nikki Accornero, Board Chair, was born and raised in a loving, tight-knit multicultural family right here in Brisbane. With a successful career in communications under her belt, her talents don’t stop there. Outside of work she is also known for her culinary skills, so we’ve got our fingers crossed for an invite to dinner! Over […]
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Adam Whipp, Volunteer Engagement Advisor, is fuelled by a passion to make the world a better place and… a strong, no-fuss black coffee. With a long history being an active volunteer and also successfully scaling Amazon Australia’s volunteering program to more than 4,700 participants, Adam is confident he can support commonkind’s ambitious growth goals. Since […]
Emma Thurston, Education Advisor, is a citizen of the world – moving many times from her home country of Canada and (currently) calling Australia home. With her studies in conservation biology combined with her work as a primary school teacher she is determined to make every day count in nurturing the planet and its’ people. […]
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