OUR PEOPLE
We are a team of passionate locals—volunteers, board members, and community leaders—who care deeply about the place we call home. Our strength lies in our relationships, our shared purpose, and our commitment to doing good, together.
LAURA ALEXANDER
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Laura brings strong governance expertise, a deep understanding of ACF’s purpose, and a genuine commitment to our community through her long-standing involvement with ACF as a Board member. She is excited to build on the solid foundation already established and to leverage ACF’s strengths to ensure the organisation continues to play an important and meaningful role in community.
BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ACF
Volunteers, Professionals, Community Champions.
Our Board is made up of respected local professionals who generously volunteer their time, expertise, and resources to guide the Foundation. Each member brings unique skills and a shared passion for helping others. All Board members also make annual financial contributions and donate countless hours to ensure ACF’s success.
TAE WOOD
Chairperson
Owner of GM Taxation, Tae is passionate about using his skills to address local disadvantage and give back to the community he grew up in.
JEREMY STEWART
Vice Chairperson
Director of Merrifield Real Estate, Jeremy is a long-time community leader involved in business, sport, and youth mentoring, proud to support those facing hardship.
SARAH MOIR
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
An architect and graphic designer, Sarah leads ACF’s design elements and marketing, driven by a love for regional life and a passion for community impact.
JULIE DE JONG
agency engagement lead
Also a director at H+H Architects, Julie brings her commitment to sustainability and community development, as well as her local partnerships to her work with the ACF.
ASHLEY ISMAIL
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT + albany’s big sleep out
Ashley brings a unique skill set from her background as a psychologist for young people and her experience working in the NDIS and prisoner reintegration space.
JAMES LEIPER
BOARD MEMBER
With a background in engineering and business management, James brings strategic insight and a strong community focus to the Board.
BIANCA BLAKE
grants committee
A social worker and reintegration case manager, Bianca is a strong advocate for social justice and is committed to closing support gaps in the region.
SHANTELL ANDERTON
SECRETARY + grants committee
An experienced administrator and active community volunteer, Shantell brings insight from real estate, education, and local sports, with a strong drive to support families in need.
OTHER KEY MEMBERS
STUART ROBERTS - ACF INDiGENOUS ADVISOR AND FORMER BOARD MEMBER
The ACF are fortunate to have the expertise of Stuart Roberts as our Indigenous Advisor. He has been involved with the ACF for a number of years, and we greatly appreciate his input.
LILY PARKER-HALSTEAD - YOUTH BOARD ADVISOR
The ACF offer an annual position of a Youth Board Advisor to provide an opportunity for community-minded young people to gain experience on a board, and contribute to board meetings and events.
PAST MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE ACF
We have also had various other board members in the past that have volunteered their time and services to the ACF with the shared goal of helping our community. Thankyou for your time and dedication.
GRANTS SUB-COMMITTEE
Volunteers WHO assist with assessing grant applications (NON BOARD MEMBERS)
The ACF is fortunate enough to have a number of volunteers that assist in a variety of roles. From members on the Grants sub-committee, to volunteers at our fundraising events.