People

Our Board

Stars Foundation is a public company limited by guarantee and is overseen by an Indigenous-led, six-member Board of Directors. We are proud to say that the highest levels of Indigenous and business leadership are represented.

Indigenous-led governance results in many benefits to the work of Stars Foundation, including:

  • Support from the communities in which we operate
  • A reflection of First Nations priorities
  • Responsiveness to First Nations needs and feedback

Strong governance and transparency are the focus of the Stars Board and an active Audit and Risk Committee supports the Board. This ensures that our stakeholders can have highest levels of confidence in the ethics and principles of the organisation and the implementation of the Stars Mission.

Our Staff

Stars Foundation is a highly professional organisation that prides itself on attracting and retaining the highest quality staff.

We have a high-expectations culture and know that we exist for one reason – to provide the very best support to the girls and young women in our programs.

We select our program-facing staff very carefully, based on their integrity, values and commitment. They are role models in their communities and provide inspiration, expertise and leadership to our Stars.

We are proud to say that more than 70 per cent of our program-facing staff are Indigenous, and 98 per cent are women.

Andrea Goddard

Andrea Goddard

Chief Executive Officer
Danika Eades

Danika Eades

GM Operations – WA
Rebecca Milkins

Rebecca Milkins

GM Operations – NT, QLD & VIC
Sue Douglas

Sue Douglas

Regional Manager QLD
Iggy Vallejo

Iggy Vallejo

Regional Manager NT
Kylie Duggan

Kylie Duggan

Regional Manager NT
Shaun Cusack

Shaun Cusack

Regional Manager NT
Rhianon McEwan

Rhianon McEwan

Regional Manager NT
Jessi Le Brocq

Jessi Le Brocq

Regional Manager NSW
Lorelei Histon

Lorelei Histon

Regional Manager WA
Judy Punch

Judy Punch

Regional Manager WA
Simon Nimmo

Simon Nimmo

Regional Manager WA
Bella Fleming

Bella Fleming

Regional Manager WA
Bronwyn Davey

Bronwyn Davey

Regional Manager SA & VIC
Sharon Hunt

Sharon Hunt

Chief Financial Officer

NEW SOUTH WALES

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TBC Program Coordinator Gunnedah High School

Bernice McGrady

Bernice McGrady Program Coordinator Inverell High School

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Natalie Pangquee Program Coordinator James Fallon High School

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TBC Program Coordinator  Moruya High School

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TBC Program Coordinator Tamworth High School

Trish Whitburn

Trish Espie-Whitburn Program Coordinator Tumut High School

Lisa Laurie

Lisa Laurie Program Coordinator South Grafton High School

NORTHERN TERRITORY

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Terri Anstess Program Coordinator Casuarina Senior College

Lara Harding

Lara Harding Program Coordinator Centralian Middle School

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TBC Program Coordinator
Centralian Senior College

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Jordan Ah Sam Program Coordinator
Dripstone Middle School

Kalesha Dearaujo

Kalesha De Araujo Acting Program Coordinator
Driver Primary School

Olga Ransom

Olga Ransom Program Coordinator
Gillen Primary School

Amanda-Walker

Amanda Walker-Hill Program Coordinator
Haileybury Rendall School

Casey Day

Casey Day Program Coordinator
Jabiru Area School

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TBC Program Coordinator
Katherine High School

Kaitlin Wills

Kaitlin Wills Acting Program Coordinator
Moulden Park Primary School

Elizabeth Grantham

Elizabeth Grantham Program Coordinator
Nhulunbuy High School

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Leicolhn McKellar Program Coordinator
Nightcliff Middle School

Rhiannon McEwan

Rhianon McEwan Program Coordinator Palmerston 7-9

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Pamela Bright Program Coordinator Palmerston 10-12

Jemma Iacono

Jemma Iacono Program Coordinator
Sanderson Middle School

Cathy Anstess

Cathy Anstess Program Coordinator Taminmin College

Jemma Patterson

Jemma Patterson Program Coordinator Tennant Creek Primary

Stella Whippy

Stella Whippy Program Coordinator Tennant Creek High School

Papa Motuhinau

Papa Motuhinau Program Coordinator
Yirara College

Tehanee Oakley

Tehanee Oakley Program Coordinator
Yirrkala Bilingual School

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Tracy Vallejo Transitions Coordinator Darwin

QUEENSLAND

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Sadiar Pitt Program Coordinator Cairns State High School

May Kabay

May Kabay Program Coordinator Heatley Secondary College

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Cynthia Frazer Program Coordinator Pimlico State High School

Jodie Cronk

Jodie Cronk Program Coordinator Thuringowa State High School

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Sophia Minniecon  Program Coordinator Western Cape College, Weipa

Emma-Ferguson

Emma Ferguson Transitions Coordinator Townsville

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Rebecca Emery Program Coordinator Ocean View College

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Donna Kartinyeri Program Coordinator Para Hills High School

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Elizabeth Mitchell Program Coordinator Paralowie R-12 School

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Alyesha Wallace Program Coordinator Wirreanda Secondary School

VICTORIA

Stacey Armstrong

Stacey Armstrong Program Coordinator Chaffey Secondary College & Mildura Senior College

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Dominique de Bono Program Coordinator Warrnambool College & Brauer College

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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Jessica Rule Program Coordinator Aveley Secondary College

Danielle Toy

Danielle Toy Program Coordinator Balga Senior High School

Katrina Jetta

Katrina Jetta Program Coordinator Belmont City College

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Narelle Pigram Program Coordinator Broome Senior High School

Sharleen Gray

Sharleen Gray Program Coordinator Busselton Senior High School

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Camilla Sawford Program Coordinator Butler College

Tara Morrison

Tara Morrison Program Coordinator Cecil Andrews College

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Cecillia Hill Program Coordinator Coodanup College

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Jacinta Yarran Program Coordinator Eastern Goldfields College

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Amanda Stoner Program Coordinator Esperance Senior High School

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TBC Program Coordinator Geraldton Senior High School

Cindy Cross

Cindy Cross Program Coordinator Gilmore College

Louise Ockerby

Louise Ockerby Program Coordinator Girrawheen Senior High School

Bobbie Ray

Bobbie Ray Program Coordinator Kalgoorlie Boulder

Jodi Bampton

Jodi Bampton Program Coordinator Karratha Senior High School

Jamee Lee Woodward

Jamee Lee Woodward Program Coordinator Lynwood Senior High School

Jade Muli

Jade Muli Program Coordinator Newman Senior High School

Jennifer Schubert

Jennifer Schubert Program Coordinator Newton Moore Senior High School

Giovanna Siale

Giovanna Siale Program Coordinator Roebourne District High School

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Kellie Tucker Program Coordinator Swan View Senior High School

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Kaya Jaram Program Coordinator Warnbro Community High School

Jade Sandilands web

Jade Sandilands Program Coordinator Yanchep Secondary College

Ashleigh Hodges web

Ashleigh Hodges Transitions Coordinator Perth

Kaisha Jetta

Kaisha Jetta Transitions Coordinator Perth

Maddy Vanderplight

Maddy Vanderplight Transitions Coordinator Broome

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Emma King Transitions Coordinator Geraldton

Donisha Duff OAM

Chair

Donisha has more than 20 years’ experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, particularly health. She was Advisor on Indigenous health to a former Federal Health Minister. Donisha has also worked for the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Associate, General Practice QLD, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and both the QLD and Commonwealth governments. She is currently Chief Executive Officer at the Queensland Indigenous Business Network. She holds other board positions including Board Member of Metro South Hospital & Health Service, QLD Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board and Jobs QLD Board. In 2024 Donisha was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community.

Carlyn Waters

Director

Carlyn is a Kamilaroi woman who has connections to both New South Wales and Queensland. Her passion is identifying and growing people to reach their professional potential and personal aspirations. She holds a senior position in the Australian Government, operates a small business offering business and personal development services and is a Senior Fellow in the Practice of Business with ANU’s College of Business and Economics. Carlyn is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Director of the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife.

Professor Dan McAullay

Director

Professor Dan is a member of the Noongar community of the south-west region of Western Australia. He has considerable experience in Aboriginal health research, policy, and practice. He has worked in several senior positions in these areas and is currently working in the tertiary sector. Professor Dan has extensive governance experience and is currently a Dean of Kurongkurl Katitjin and Director of Aboriginal Research at Edith Cowan University. He is on the Boards of the Child and Adolescent Health Service, the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, and the Western Australian Museum.

Graham Goldsmith AO

Director

Graham retired in 2012 after a 25-year career with Goldman Sachs and its predecessor firms in Australia. Graham is currently Chair of SEEK Ltd and Djerriwarrh Investments Ltd, both ASX-listed companies. He is also Deputy Chair of Gandel Foundation and a Director of Gandel Group and Wilbow Group Advisory Board, and Chair of the Goldsmith Family Foundation. He retired as Chancellor of Swinburne University of Technology in 2019. In 2020 Graham was awarded Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished services to the community through philanthropic foundations, to education, and to the banking and employment sectors.

Karen Wood

Director

Karen is the non-executive Chair of South32 Limited the mining and metals company listed on the ASX with operations in Australia, South Africa, Mozambique, Colombia, Brazil and the United States of America. She is a former executive of BHP and held a number of senior roles including Company Secretary, Chief People Officer and President, Public Affairs.  Until 2019 she chaired the BHP Foundation, a charitable organisation funded by BHP that works to address some of the world’s most critical sustainable development challenges. Karen serves on the Board of the Robert Salzer Foundation and is a Member of the Advisory Board for the John Monash Foundation, she is also an ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.

Andrea Goddard

Director & CEO

Andrea Goddard is Founder and CEO of Stars Foundation. She founded Stars to bring about gender equity in First Nations educational engagement programs. Andrea holds a Diploma of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Graduate Diploma of Adolescent Health and Welfare, Diploma Business (Governance), and a Master of Public Health. Andrea has a background in health and organisational management and has worked in the education engagement sector for more than 20 years. She was General Manager Development for the Clontarf Foundation from 2005 to 2013 and had direct responsibility for the organisation’s growth and sustainability.