Foundation
Perth College Foundation
The primary objective of the Foundation is to build long-term financial security for the School to be able to offer first-class educational facilities, a quality learning environment, and the maintenance of its strong sense of community, ensuring the steadfast provision of exceptional opportunities for all students.
Whilst keeping our sights firmly on the future, the Foundation continues to work on two primary fronts:
- Working closely with the School to support major capital projects, initiatives, and redevelopments in support of the School’s long term Master Plan;
- and Expansion of the scholarship base to assist optimising learning experiences at Perth College and to provide opportunities to deserving girls from all walks of life who might otherwise be unable to enjoy a Perth College education.
The Foundation is guided by a constitution and overseen by a Board that brings extensive expertise and experience to assure and safeguard best practice governance and oversight. We ensure that all donated funds are directed toward their intended purpose, protecting and honouring the wishes of our donors.
The Perth College Foundation fosters the advancement of the School and its students by providing a pathway for philanthropic giving, supporting the ongoing growth and prosperity of Perth College. 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.
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.
Yvette Jones | Vice Chair
Yvette is a lawyer, nationally accredited mediator and dispute resolution professional who has worked across private practice, government, not-for-profit and tertiary education sectors over the past 20 years. 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, past parent of a recent Perth College school leaver and member of the Old Girls’ Association committee since 2021. Yvette has sat on both the Perth College Council and Perth College Foundation Boards since 2023.
Monique Connolly I Treasurer
Monique is CFO of an ASX listed company, Greatland Resources Limited. 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, and held senior finance roles with listed businesses, including ConocoPhillips and Santos Limited. She has a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions and 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.
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, one a 2024 PC leaver, and one currently at Perth College.
Bishop David Bassett
Bishop David is the Assistant Bishop of Perth. Previously the Archdeacon assisting the Primate and Archbishop of Adelaide, Bishop David brings experience as a parish priest, schoolteacher and chaplain as well as significant school board experience having been on the board of three schools and holding the position of Chair for one of those as well as other boards including church, retirement village and national mission societies. Bishop David is husband to Susan, and a proud parent to two married adult children living in Adelaide.
Hamish Milne
Hamish is a management professional with a long history of working with not for profit organisations, including numerous roles with the Anglican Church Diocese of Perth. He is currently the WA State and Training Operations Manager for The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Hamish holds postgraduate degrees in history and business from the University of Sydney, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. A parent of two girls in the senior school, Hamish has a strong interest in history, contemporary art, ethics and governance. He has been a lay member of human research ethics committees for over 20 years, and is Chair of the WA Reproductive Technology Council. Hamish was previously the Deputy Chair of St Bartholomew’s House; serving on that Board 2010-24.
Principal, Sarah McGarry and the Director of Finance, Candice Heapes 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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