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Our staff ChildFund Australia CEONigel SpenceSince joining ChildFund Australia as CEO in 2006, Nigel has overseen the expansion of its child-focused development programs in Cambodia, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and Laos, as well as continuing aid and development work through ChildFund Alliance partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Nigel has a long history of working with vulnerable and marginalised children, both in Australia and internationally. Prior to his role at ChildFund, he was CEO of the Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA), and Director of Children and Youth Services with Centacare, Catholic Community Services, Sydney.   International program directorMark McPeakMark's work in international development and social justice began with two years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador. During the following 20 years, he has held a range of leadership roles in Colombia, Vietnam, the United Kingdom and Ethiopia, where he served as acting regional representative for ChildFund International. Most recently, Mark was the founding executive director of UUSC Just Democracy, a human rights and social justice organisation.  Country director: CambodiaCarol MortensenCarol has over 20 years' experience in international development. This includes in-country assignments in countries such as Botswana, East Timor and Cambodia, and managing program work in Afghanistan, India, Nepal and Vietnam. Carol has significant management, program development, strategic planning and advocacy experience. She holds a Masters Degree in Development and is a specialist in child protection and child rights, as well as quality programming.  Country manager: LaosChris MastaglioChris has worked in Central and South East Asia, with extensive experience in Afghanistan and Laos, as well as shorter assignments in a number of other countries. He has experience primarily in the education and livelihoods sectors, working on projects both at the national and local level. He also has a keen interest in the use of sport for development of children and youth in their communities. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a Masters Degree in Rural Development, and has worked with a range of international NGOs, including CARE, Concern and World Vision.  Country director: Papua New GuineaAndrew IkupuAndrew Ikupu (PhD) has over 35 years experience in the education sector. He began as a primary school teacher in Papua New Guinea, before moving to teacher education, management and planning roles with the PNG Department of Education. Working with Coffey International Development, Andrew was actively involved in capacity building programs focused on improving educational outcomes in PNG, and was most recently a project coordinator for Unesco PNG's literacy and non-formal education initiative. Andrew has a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Early Childhood Care and Development.  Country director: VietnamDeborah LeaverDeborah has worked extensively in South East Asia, primarily in the education sector in Cambodia and as ActionAid's country director for Indonesia. She has significant experience working in conflict and emergencies, including responding to the South Asia tsunami in 2004, Pakistan earthquake of 2005 and Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Deborah has managed a range of programs in indigenous Australia, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and was most recently the international programs director at ActionAid Australia. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree in International Development. |
