Gina’s career spans over forty years, working in the community and human services sector in program management and direct service delivery. Her work has led to the improvements in the lives of children, youth and families, and the promotion of health and wellbeing initiatives. Gina has served as an elected Councillor of the City of St Kilda (prior to the formation of the City of Port Phillip), as a member of the Community Consultative Group. She is currently Chair of the Port Phillip Community Group. Gina's qualifications include a Bachelor of International Politics and Anthropology and a Master of Organisational Change.

Lorraine has worked with Melbourne Water, Macquarie Bank and Urban Water Solutions in infrastructure finance, investor relations, and as a technical writer/editor. She has held voluntary roles with the Australian National Academy of Music, South Melbourne and the Women’s House, Sacred Heart Mission, St Kilda. Lorraine currently volunteers at Port Phillip Community Group and PBSfm community radio station in Collingwood. Lorraine's qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering and a Post-Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance & Investment.

Sarah is the CEO of the R E Ross Trust, a philanthropic trust based in Melbourne. She is an experienced board member with a demonstrated history of working in philanthropy, local government and the non-profit sectors for over 33 years. Her established skills are in governance, finance, strategy and risk, grantmaking, communication, fundraising and executive leadership. Her experience is underpinned by national and international academic study, including post graduate study at Melbourne University, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Sarah is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Executive Colloquium at Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. She holds board positions as a Director of the Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS) and a Trustee of the National Parks Conservation Trust.

Elizabeth began her career in banking before moving into the government and not-for-profit sectors. She was Chief Financial Officer at Victoria Legal Aid, Head of Strategic Finance at World Vision Australia, and the Director of Corporate and Community Services at the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Elizabeth has served on a number of boards and currently is a board member of the Donkey Wheel Foundation and the Port Phillip Community Group. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and Arts, a Master of Assessment and Evaluation, and a Master of Business. Elizabeth is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Aaron is the Engagement and Advisory Lead at the Australian Communities Foundation (ACF). He advises individuals, families and businesses on how they can structure their giving to deliver impact through strategic and progressive philanthropy. Prior to joining ACF, Aaron worked as a Senior Consultant at GoodWolf Partners bringing together the for-profit, not-for-profit and charitable sectors for more effective social and environmental value creation. Aaron has also held roles with the Enterprise Network for Young Australians, the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance, The Prince’s Charities Australia, The Prince’s Trust and Arts Centre Melbourne. Aaron has a Bachelor of Engineering.

John’s career has spanned higher education, local and federal government, philanthropy and consultancy. He has worked at Adelaide, Monash and Melbourne universities and was a Councillor at the City of St Kilda, and Mayor in 1992-93. John was the chief researcher and policy advocate in education and training at the Dusseldorp Skills Forum for a decade. He served as senior policy adviser to the Hon. Julia Gillard, in her roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister. John was Executive Officer at the Reichstein Foundation and hee currently serves as a non-executive Director of The Myer Foundation. He is a member of TMF’s Sustainability and Environment Committee. John holds a PhD in Australian economic history.