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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 and Papua New Guinea, 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 director: Mark McPeakMark 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, 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 director: Papua New GuineaWarwick 'Smokey' DawsonWarwick joined ChildFund in 2005. In previous roles, he has worked at the PNG National Apprenticeship Trade Testing Board and within indigenous communities of northern Australia. These experiences fostered Warwick's interest in working in remote and culturally challenging environments. Warwick has a strong management background, commitment to community development and empowering approach to capacity building, which are driving sustainable growth in ChildFund's PNG programs.  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. |
