Emily Gribble, Chief Philanthropy Officer - UNICEF Australia  

Emily Gribble is the Chief Philanthropy Officer at UNICEF Australia, where she collaborates with philanthropists, family foundations, faith-based organisations, and international NGOs to champion global programs that protect the rights of every child, particularly the most disadvantaged and hard-to-reach. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, branding, fundraising, and partnerships, Emily has held interesting roles at notable organisations, including Football Association in London, HSBC Bank in Sydney, and Godolphin in Dubai and has recently joined the Foundation Board Cranbrook School. 

Hamish Balnaves, Chief Executive Officer - The Balnaves Foundation

Hamish is the son of Neil and Diane. Hamish graduated from Sydney University with a degree in Economics (Social Science) and later did a diploma of Education at UNSW. Hamish worked as a teacher for ten years in Sydney and overseas. In 2009 he began work at the family office and is the CEO of The Balnaves Foundation.  

Louise Kuramoto, Executive Officer - The Jack Brockhoff Foundation

Louise Kuramoto has served as the Executive Officer of The Jack Brockhoff Foundation since June 2022. In 2024, she led the development of the Foundation’s new five-year granting strategy, which focuses on supporting children in their first six years of life and enhancing the connection and participation of older Victorians through improved access to secure housing and mental health support.

Louise also serves on the board of the Mazda Foundation, which supports initiatives across Australia in literacy and numeracy for primary school-aged children, as well as programs benefiting primary producer communities.

Before her current role, Louise spent five years as Head of Philanthropic Services at the Australian Communities Foundation and previously held positions at the R.E. Ross Trust and The Myer Family Company Ltd.

Through her leadership, Louise continues to drive meaningful change in the philanthropic sector. She is passionate about grassroots philanthropy and championing community-driven solutions.

Rebecca Moriarty, Knowledge Lead - Philanthropy Australia   

Rebecca supports the Sector Development and Knowledge & Practice initiatives at Philanthropy Australia. After earning an Economics degree from the University of Queensland, Rebecca worked as a consultant in various economic, policy and strategy projects. Rebecca volunteered for a brief time with Philanthropy Australia and was delighted to join the team in the beautiful, shared Adelaide office space – Inparrila – translating to ‘meeting place’ in the local Kaurna language.