Matt Linnegar
As the Chief Executive, I work with the board, our fantastic team, alumni and many partner organisations and wider network to set the direction and support the ongoing work of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. When I’m not at work, I love going home to my small block out of Canberra. I run as often […]
Andrea Hogg
The learning team is responsible for the design and delivery of leadership development programs and other learning opportunities to contribute to thriving regional, rural and remote Australia. We facilitate learning using experiential, immersive and challenge-based adult learning methodology. Leadership is a learning activity, it continues to evolve, develop and mature – it is responsive and […]
Jorunn Lorenzen
I hope that my work contributes to bringing opportunities to people in rural Australia. When I write about ARLF programs, plan marketing strategies and share stories of our participants, I think about how I can help others understand that leadership development is something for them and that they have the capacity to make a difference, […]
Nelum (Nel) De Silva
As the Director of Finance at ARLF, I produce budgets, financial reports and provide financial performance analytics for the programs we deliver by the foundation. Additionally, I strategise identifying the ARLF needs to achieve its short- and long-term deliverables and goals. Controlling and ensuring every sector of the foundation is operating within budget and in […]
Philippa Woodhill
I drive the breadth and depth of the partnerships and collaborations the ARLF engages in to support our leadership work in and for rural and regional Australia. I activate, engage, and steward our networks of purpose-aligned organisations and people, which include funding partners (government, corporate and philanthropy), alumni and associates across sectors and regions. Outside […]
Lockie McDonald
The corporate function acts as the “master of ceremonies” for the end-to-end business model. It drives organisational consistency in marketing and communication, and ensures strategic alignment and oversight of the governance, compliance and the monitoring, evaluation and learning about our impact. Where does your passion for rural, regional and remote Australia come from? Australia’s regions […]
Julia Strang
I love that my role supports an increased connection between our amazing 2000+ alumni, as well as a connection back to the ARLF. I know we have an army of fabulous alumni – all of whom have completed some form of leadership training from right across the country. I love that my role aims to harness […]
Vivienne Johnson
In my role, I have the pleasure of inviting people who share our commitment to rural, regional, and remote Australia, to support the ARLF. Our supporters include ARLF alumni, philanthropists, corporate foundations, board directors, and current and former staff. Their donations and grants support our operations and programs, new and existing, and allow us to […]
Gemma Gordon
I work with our funding partners who invest in the leadership capacity of their industries and organisations through the Australian Rural Leadership Program. This involves contracting and reporting, but also assisting them to maximise this investment through meaningful engagement with their participants, the broader cohort and alumni. In my spare time, I read voraciously, I […]
Tristan Richmond
In my role I draw upon my passion for education and collaboration to create and strengthen partnerships with industry, government and other key stakeholders to deliver on-the-ground impact and build leadership capacity in regional, rural and remote communities. When I’m not at work you’ll find me walking trails, riding motorcycles and working on my project […]
