Interview with Adam Whipp (Advisor)

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 […]

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Interview with Emma Thurston (Advisor)

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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Interview with Nikki Accornero (Advisor)

Nikki Accornero, Advisor, 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 a […]

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Interview with Carolina Puleston (CEO & Founder)

Our CEO and Founder, Carolina Puleston, a first-generation Australian and Sydney-sider at heart decided to stop racking up frequent flyer points in 2014 and choose to settle in Brisbane. Although still not the same time zone as Sydney for half the year, being back in Australia is a welcome change. Disliking coffee and most teas […]

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Interview with Dani Townsend (Director)

Dani Townsend, Director, grew up in Tasmania, eventually making Brisbane her forever home after a stint in England and a few fun travelling adventures. Driven by passion, purpose and a well-caffeinated oat flat white Dani gave us a peek into life as she knows it. Question 1: Why did you join commonkind? I joined commonkind […]

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Interview with Ester Willims (Board Chair)

Our Board Chair, Ester Willims, was born in England but made her way over to Australia in 2007 for work and has been here ever since. Community service has been a common theme throughout her life. Here, over a quick cup of Assam Tea (black) she shares more of her history. Question 1: Why did […]

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