Nakuru Hope Board
Susan Saleeba
Founder Chairman
From volunteering in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya, 2004, Susan saw the need to assist those whose lives existed purely on hope. Choosing to make a significant change: Susan's first school began in 2008 in a small rented 'house' in the slums where 30 children commenced a new life, being given food and an education, along with 50 women learning how to sew, so that they gained the tools to be able to become self sufficient. Susan went on to project manage building her school on purchased land, opening on the 8th January, 2014 to 300 children and went on to build both a boy's and girl's orphanage. Naming the centre after her own children's grandfather 'The Gabriel Learning Centre'. Those families of the children attending also are assisted with refuge, food, water and medical assistance.
Susan spends her time in Perth, Western Australia and Nakuru, Kenya.
Susan was awarded the 2018 JOHN CURTIN MEDAL. johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medallists/2018.cfm
Founder Chairman
From volunteering in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya, 2004, Susan saw the need to assist those whose lives existed purely on hope. Choosing to make a significant change: Susan's first school began in 2008 in a small rented 'house' in the slums where 30 children commenced a new life, being given food and an education, along with 50 women learning how to sew, so that they gained the tools to be able to become self sufficient. Susan went on to project manage building her school on purchased land, opening on the 8th January, 2014 to 300 children and went on to build both a boy's and girl's orphanage. Naming the centre after her own children's grandfather 'The Gabriel Learning Centre'. Those families of the children attending also are assisted with refuge, food, water and medical assistance.
Susan spends her time in Perth, Western Australia and Nakuru, Kenya.
Susan was awarded the 2018 JOHN CURTIN MEDAL. johncurtin.curtin.edu.au/medallists/2018.cfm
Matthew McInnes
Finance Director
Matthew a husband and father of three children having transitioned back to Perth recently after 15 years working across Sydney, Melbourne and London.
Most recently, in his role as Chief Operating Officer at 4 Pines Brewing Company has provided him diverse experience in going from a small independent brewery, to one that is now owned by one for the largest global brewers. Within this role, Matt oversee's 4 Pines community giving program with 4 Pines Brewing Company becoming a certified B-Corp and 1% for the Planet member.
Prior to this, Matt worked as the financial controller APAC for Treasury wine estates, a top 50 ASX listed company. Matt is a CPA, with a post graduate diploma in Corporate Governance and is a member of the AICD.
Matt believes in providing hope and opportunities to children born into less privileged environments.
Finance Director
Matthew a husband and father of three children having transitioned back to Perth recently after 15 years working across Sydney, Melbourne and London.
Most recently, in his role as Chief Operating Officer at 4 Pines Brewing Company has provided him diverse experience in going from a small independent brewery, to one that is now owned by one for the largest global brewers. Within this role, Matt oversee's 4 Pines community giving program with 4 Pines Brewing Company becoming a certified B-Corp and 1% for the Planet member.
Prior to this, Matt worked as the financial controller APAC for Treasury wine estates, a top 50 ASX listed company. Matt is a CPA, with a post graduate diploma in Corporate Governance and is a member of the AICD.
Matt believes in providing hope and opportunities to children born into less privileged environments.
Maja McGuire
Secretary
Maja, a lawyer brings over 10 years' experience in the provision of corporate and compliance advice to ASX listed public companies. This includes working with listed companies as a general counsel, company secretary and in top tier private practice. Maja, a Corporate Consultant and Non-executive Chair of TechGen Metals Limited (ASX: TG1), bringing extensive experience in ASX Listing Rule and Corporations Act compliance, capital raisings, corporate governance, general commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Maj, a mother of two believes that every child deserves a chance. Maja is passionate about creating a better future for children in need by providing support for their participation in education.
Secretary
Maja, a lawyer brings over 10 years' experience in the provision of corporate and compliance advice to ASX listed public companies. This includes working with listed companies as a general counsel, company secretary and in top tier private practice. Maja, a Corporate Consultant and Non-executive Chair of TechGen Metals Limited (ASX: TG1), bringing extensive experience in ASX Listing Rule and Corporations Act compliance, capital raisings, corporate governance, general commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Maj, a mother of two believes that every child deserves a chance. Maja is passionate about creating a better future for children in need by providing support for their participation in education.
Tim Langford-Smith
Marketing Director
Born in Nairobi, Tim has a strong family connection to East Africa, in particular Nakuru. A graphic designer by trade he has over 35 years of experience in design and marketing. For the last 30 years he has been running his boutique design and marketing agency JAZ Creative.
Tim has creative flair, a passion for Africa and has experience in creating and building brands working with SME’s to large corporates.
Marketing Director
Born in Nairobi, Tim has a strong family connection to East Africa, in particular Nakuru. A graphic designer by trade he has over 35 years of experience in design and marketing. For the last 30 years he has been running his boutique design and marketing agency JAZ Creative.
Tim has creative flair, a passion for Africa and has experience in creating and building brands working with SME’s to large corporates.
Lucy Shea
Director
A lawyer, wife and mother of 3 young boys. Her journey with Nakuru Hope began in 2012, spending over 3 months volunteering at the school with husband, Josh. Her experiences there - were life-changing. Lucy made a commitment then, to do what she could to assist Nakuru Hope, including the sponsoring of a child from the school. Lucy joined the Board in 2016, A Partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, specialising in environmental, planning and government law
Dawn France
Director
Dawn with her, Law & Business Degree, has great experience working in varied roles across, banking, energy sectors within management and moving to not for profit senior management and education for almost ten years. Currently specialising in People & Culture at an executive level, Dawn has developed the ability to be a servant leader and demonstrates good practice. Dawn understands the critical component of culture and has the skills to assist businesses and charities through Strategic Planning, Management, Policy Development and Governance, Risk & Compliance practices. As a mother of four children, and a foster mother – Dawn has a belief that the key to any child’s future is education.
Director
Dawn with her, Law & Business Degree, has great experience working in varied roles across, banking, energy sectors within management and moving to not for profit senior management and education for almost ten years. Currently specialising in People & Culture at an executive level, Dawn has developed the ability to be a servant leader and demonstrates good practice. Dawn understands the critical component of culture and has the skills to assist businesses and charities through Strategic Planning, Management, Policy Development and Governance, Risk & Compliance practices. As a mother of four children, and a foster mother – Dawn has a belief that the key to any child’s future is education.
The Nakuru Hope Board, give their time and travel voluntarily.