Nicole Porritt
Nicole is a wife and mother of 3 children who has been visiting Bali on a regular basis for the past 15 years. Nicole has a wealth of experience in fundraising and event organizing and has bought her specialized skills to BCF with fervent passion and dedication. Nicole believes every child deserves an education and works tirelessly heading up the organisation of Melbourne Bright Futures luncheons attracting hundreds of generous philanthropists each year.
Leigh O’Neill
Leigh has worked in the advertising industry for over 30 years and, as a frequent traveller to Bali, she and her family formed a relationship with one of the children’s homes there. She is passionately aligned with the philosophy of Bali Children Foundation in providing education to break the cycle and happily supports them with fundraising and events.
Angus Tinworth
Angus is an Operations Manager at Westpac Group and has been a proud supporter of Bali Children Foundation since 2019. His continued involvement with the Bali Hope Ultra has allowed him to see the incredible impact of BCF’s projects firsthand. Angus is a strong believer in BCF’s approach to providing high quality education and pathways to employment.
Jesse Kirley
Before moving to Bali in 2012, Jesse was based on the Sunshine Coast, Australia where he was very active in local charitable causes such as completing 22km ocean swims to raise money for local schools for the disabled.
Kristen Edmonds
Kristen is an Australian lawyer and university lecturer, who owns a successful legal and business consultancy. She is passionate about education and the influence it can have on changing the lives of individuals and their communities. Kristen has been lived in Asia for 15 years with her three young boys; educating them in the diversity of cultures that sit on Australia’s doorstep.
Dagmar O'Brien
Dagmar worked for the Spotless group for 33 years as Group General Manager Corporate Relations, in this role she was responsible for all Corporate Hospitality and sponsorships, many of which were major events.
Sandra Bell
For over 20 years, Sandra has been an integral part of organising the very successful Ray White Surfers Paradise Muscular Dystrophy Ball which has raised over $3 million dollars to date. Sandra is passionate about helping children with disabilities and the disadvantaged in all walks of life. She also has been involved with “Share the Dignity” which supplies low income women with essential personal hygiene needs, St. Joseph’s Indian School, and The Kidney Foundation.
Ashlea Beer
Ashlea is a Victorian Primary School teacher who is passionate about children’s education.
Mark Whately
Mark Whately is the Managing Director of a specialist electronic sheet metal manufacturing company in Perth, Western Australia. For 30 years now Mark has supported children’s charities in Australia, Indonesia, Africa & Cambodia. Having sat on many Volunteer Boards in the not for profit sector his passion is in all areas of children’s philanthropy and he is proud to be a team member of Bali Children Foundation.