Foundation
Perth College Foundation
The Perth College Foundation was established in 2012 with the primary objective of building long-term financial security for the School. Our work ensures Perth College continues to provide a world-class educational experience for girls through raising and managing funds for scholarships, programs, and buildings.
Our vested interest continues to be building a giving culture, nurturing caring, courageous, and capable girls into remarkable women, and contributing towards the enrichment of education for girls. We endeavour to achieve this together with everyone who believes in a world where women can shape their own future and positively contribute to society.
The Foundation is governed by a constitution and Board that brings a wealth of business, legal and financial experience to provide oversight on governance-related matters.
The Foundation Board ensures appropriate and accountable management of funds held by the Foundation; and our governance framework has been designed to reflect our commitment to best-practice levels of transparency, accountability, and governance. It makes sure 100 per cent of donated funds are allocated towards the purpose intended, safeguarding and upholding donor wishes.
As custodians of the Foundation’s purpose our Board ensure strategies are developed and delivered to fulfil our mission and contribute to Perth College with impactful intent, integrity, respect, and compassion.
Foundation Board
Angel Chen | Chair
Angel is the Co-Founder and Chief of Strategy at DrawHistory, a global social impact consultancy that works to amplify the impact of civic organisations. She has advised over 150 mission-driven organisations including UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity, and the Australian Government. Angel holds a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce (First Class Honours) and was recognised on the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in Media, Marketing and Advertising. Angel is a Perth College Old Girl and was appointed to the role of Chair in 2023.
Stephanie Fullarton I Deputy Chair
Stephanie is a Physiotherapist with 40 years’ experience across government and private not for profit organisations in Australia and the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Health Science. Stephanie is a Perth College Old Girl (1975-1979), serving as Head Day Girl in her final year, and is the parent of a 2017 leaver. Stephanie has served on the PC Old Girls’ Association committee since 2018 including as President since 2019. She was appointed as the OGA representative to Council in 2023.
Monique Connolly I Treasurer
Monique is Financial Controller of Greatland Gold plc. Monique is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience working in both practice and public listed companies and within mineral extractive industries. Monique commenced her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working across both Audit and Financial Advisory teams. Monique has held senior finance roles with several listed businesses, including Conocophillips and Santos Limited, and has a strong focus on driving continuous improvement around financial reporting, systems and processes. Monique is an Old Girl of Perth College and joined the Perth College Council in 2022.
Al Taylor
Al is a Western Australian business leader who has built and grown one of Australia’s most successful communications agencies – 303MullenLowe – and is now at the helm of hospitality and brewing group Triple-1-Three. He is President of West Australian Music (WAM) and holds a number of other board and strategic advisory positions across a range of industries. Al is focussed on building organisational capabilities in culture creation, empathy and creativity, and is an award-winning behaviour change strategist, having consulted to State and Federal Governments and Australia’s most well-known commercial organisations. He is also a passionate supporter of the arts and the Australian creative community. Al’s daughter currently attends Perth College.
Yvette Jones
Yvette is a lawyer, nationally accredited mediator and dispute resolution professional who has worked across government, not-for-profit and tertiary education sectors. She possesses a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution and Graduate Diploma in Psychology. She is a proud Perth College Old Girl, and committee member of the Old Girls’ Association since 2021.
Rob Jackson
Rob is the Director, Wealth Management, Financial Planning and Investment Adviser at Canaccord Genuity Financial Limited. With over 35 years’ experience, Rob specialises in providing and delivering highly personalised wealth management solutions for high-net-worth families, individuals, and Foundations – helping clients safeguard their financial future and unique financial objectives. Rob is an Independent Board Member assisting with managing the Foundation’s investment portfolios and has two daughters who graduated from Perth College.
Mark Mendelawitz
Mark has extensive experience in commercial, corporate, and related areas of law including financing and security, capital raising, compliance, joint ventures, succession, and estate planning. Mark has a Master of Laws and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia. Mark works with a broad-spectrum of firms and businesses ranging from small businesses to publicly listed companies, property developers, investors, and technology startups. He has two daughters at Perth College.
Interim Principal, Clare Johansen and Interim Director of Finance, David Timmins are Ex-Officio members of the Foundation Board, their profiles can be found on the Leadership Team page.
If you would like to speak to the Foundation, please contact Trish van Leeuwen, Head of Philanthropy via email: [email protected] or phone +61 (08) 9471 2100.
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