Corlien leads INA’s education strategy as Education Officer. She is passionate about helping Australian students find their place in the world through learning to better understand other cultures and the complex nature of poverty in developing countries.

Helping students to find and act on their purpose is a theme of the workshops. She has worked to expand the poverty awareness workshops and programs for primary and secondary schools for implementation in all states in Australia. Programs, such as Just Like Me, workshops about the importance of girls’ education and a workshop and program on Health and Human Development/Global Health, all focus on linking the Australian Curriculum directly to the real-time experiences of an international development NGO working in East Africa, South and Southeast Asia.

Corlien has a long history of living and working in rural areas of African countries. A truly global educator, Corlien has worked in Zambia and France and taught senior years in England and Australia.

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David is the newly appointed CEO of International Needs Australia (INA). He has felt called to the work of INA as a place to respectfully help the poorest and most marginalised communities and individuals in South and Southeast Asia and Eastern Africa.

Originally from Southern Africa, where he led a rural education NGO for six years, David moved to Australia in 1999. This work in South Africa was recognised by then-President Nelson Mandela (when presenting him with the Presidential Education Award – one per annum), noting that, “One significant strength… is that, in its endeavour to meet new challenges, it has realised the imperative for re-evaluation, re-invention and re-structuring to ensure its effectiveness in delivery.” David subsequently led the parliamentary transformation program funded by the European Union to support transition of the newly democratic South African parliamentary system.

David has been a Chief Operating Officer and head of strategy at Australian universities. In his most recent role as a director in a government department of education, he was responsible for managing over $320m in funding to schools for marginalised youth, non-government and ethnic and community language schools, higher education engagement, stakeholder engagement and working with key education leader associations to help them and departments achieve shared outcomes for education.

David currently chairs the University of South Australia Education Futures Advisory Board and serves on school wellbeing committees and a national advisory board of Education Horizons. He holds a Masters degree in Adult Education with a focus on adult basic education in rural areas.

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Pam ensures that we run a tight ship to ensure that over 83% of our funds are directed to projects. She is a qualified CPA accountant who has worked as a CFO and finance manager in various industries, including not-for-profit, commercial and retail sectors. Pam has a proven track record of being able to develop and implement efficiencies and procedures for timely and accurate financial and management reporting. Pam also has experience in compliance, human resources, OH&S and internal audit along with proven people skills and experience in managing IT. Pam is committed to helping our staff and overseas projects consistently meet the needs of the communities we exist to support.

She helps us keep on track to achieve goals and meet deadlines. Pam has a Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin University) and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (Swinburne) as well as Small Business Management and other relevant qualifications.

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Sanva leads INA’s International Programs strategy and team. He oversees INA’s relief and development programs across countries in Southern and Southeast Asia and Eastern Africa. Sanva is committed to localisation of development planning and implementation, and the meaningful partnerships that underpin this. He is the key contact for INA’s engagement with DFAT and the ANCP program, and works to align donor support with INA program activity in the countries we serve.

Before joining INA, Sanva worked as a Development Consultant for the World Bank, UNDP, UNDESA, UNFPA, UN Women and the EU with key specialist areas in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), public-private sector collaboration, process engineering, stakeholder engagement and policy reform.

Sanva is a current PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne with his research focusing on quality TVET teachers. Sanva holds a Masters of Public Administration in International Development from Tsinghua University and a Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Economics from Singapore Management University.

Besides other publications, Sanva is the author of “Transition: A Journey in Laos” and “Stateless: Diary of a Spirited Boy at Napho Camp”, with the proceeds of the books going towards constructing a vocational training centre for less fortunate females and a much-needed primary school in Laos. His passion in development work saw him being awarded the Asia Development Fellowship (2019).

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Serene is an accomplished finance professional and a central member of the INA Finance team who supports all financial systems and donor database management. She supports important finance and compliance functions such as the annual audit and budget processes, DFAT submissions, reviewing project audits and assisting in data analysis. Serene has worked for more than 15 years in roles including Finance, Funds Management and Treasury, and Tax and Superannuation Consulting at various financial services companies.

Serene has been a qualified accountant for over 20 years and has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from The University of Adelaide. Serene is purpose-driven and belongs to the Welcome Team at her local church.

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