Sydney

Sydney office

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Morri Young
Managing Director for NSW
Morri has been working with government and community not-for-profits for 25 years. His strengths are project management, strategic planning and innovative solutions to organisational issues. He encourages not-for-profits to achieve at the highest level, for real client outcomes through the efficient use of resources and the engagement of people who will make a contribution.
(Before the crash of ‘04, Morri rode a Vespa ET4)
Morri can be followed on Twitter and Skype (morriyoung)… See you on line!
Kirsten Forrester
General Manager, NSW
Kirsten first came into contact with associations, advocacy groups and NFP organisations at uni in the late 80s and has never looked back. Her work in Australia has been with organisations as diverse as St Vincent de Paul, NCOSS and SDN Children’s Services and has most recently managed the corporate services division of a $30million agency. Kirsten has strong skills in finance and administration and loves to solve a problem.
(In her spare time, Kirsten is loving training for and playing soccer. She also loves to bake)
Johanna Williams
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Johanna has worked in Marketing and Communications for over 10 years and loves getting her teeth into a good strategic marketing plan. Her strengths are planning, project management and working with people (she is a pretty good talker too!)
(Johanna enjoys cooking and baking and tries to keep the team well supplied with chocolate)
Ashleigh Panozzo
Administrator – Sydney
Ashleigh has quite a varied background, working in HR and administration roles for construction and mining organisations as well as in the local government sector. Most recently she worked for a not-for-profit organisation that dealt with families/children either in crisis or with learning/communication problems such as immigrant families or children with autism. Ashleigh believes in what the not-for-profit sector stands for and finds working within the industry to be rewarding experience.
(When she isn’t sorting out the team at Matrix, Ashleigh runs around after her 2 kids as well as working to finish her uni degree)
Alex Cowell
Client Manager Financial Management Services – Sydney
Alex has a background in business, with strengths in financial management. His last ‘serious job’ (he jokes) was in small to medium business banking. He has always had a strong social conscience, and exercised this in 2006 working for an NGO in Guatemala. From this experience he learnt a lot about life, but also how to speak conversational Spanish (‘que bueno!’).
(Alex is passionate about coffee, and has quickly converted Matrix on Board’s office into a ‘specialty coffee house’. He loves playing and watching AFL on the weekends.)
Lisa Dive
Senior Project Manager Management Support Services – Sydney
Lisa has an academic background but has worked in the not-for-profit sector since 2002. She worked in the addictions field in British Columbia, Canada on a range of projects including a strategic planning framework for the sector and various information and research oriented projects. She now works at Matrix on Board in our organisation development division, bringing to her work a passion for supporting not-for-profits, clear thinking and strong communication skills.
(Lisa is a philosopher by trade)
Chris England
Senior Project Manager Management Support Services – Sydney
Chris is passionate about community – people working together to build a stronger society. He developed and managed services for two large not-for-profits over a 14 year period then joined Matrix to share his skills and knowledge more broadly across the not-for-profit sector.
(A contradictory character, Chris has a romantic soul sparring with a rational mind)
Sony Bonang
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant- Sydney
Sony holds a Bachelor of Economics degree (Major in Accountancy). With extensive accounting experience and outstanding MYOB skills, he has been providing high quality financial management services to all of his clients.
(Sony enjoys the simple things in life especially badminton and table tennis!)
Yani Ginting
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant – Sydney
Yani has a strong background in accounting. She is an experienced bookkeeper with over five years experience in working in different community organisations. She supports our bookkeeping team with her proficient practice, experience and innovative solutions.
(Yani loves to sing whilst she is working)
Elsa Sosa
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant – Sydney
Elsa is an exceptional bookkeeper who has become part of the team at a number of our important clients. Elsa has successfully integrated her proficient practice into the workflows around our clients. Her work tends to be in highly active clients whose staff are always on the go.
(Elsa can cook paella for 30 people… Regularly!)
Chi Man
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant- Sydney
Chi Man holds a Dip of Computer Science, Bachelor of Commerce degree and Master of Prof. Accounting. He has strong excel skills to complete bookkeeping and reporting more efficiently.
(Chi Man enjoys travel and sightseeing in natural resources!)
Grace Du
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant- Sydney
Grace is enthusiastic about working for Matrix on Board and the not-for-profit sector. She holds a Masters degree in Accounting and a Bachelors degree in Public Finance and Taxation. Her extensive experience involves commercial, public practice and not-for-profit accounting and taxation. She has outstanding MYOB skills and as a MYOB Certified Consultant continues to provide high quality financial managment services to all of her clients. Grace is also a member of CPA Australia.

Nonie Wales
Managing Director for People and Culture
Nonie has worked in administration and project management roles in not-for-profit organisations in NSW and the Northern Territory for 18 years. Nonie has a background in adult education and sociology, and is fascinated by the different ways social systems interact with infrastructure systems in organisations.Nonie is committed to creating positive and productive work environments that achieve satisfaction – and outcomes – for clients and workers. Nonie’s strengths are reflective listening and communication, and translating aspirations into plans.
(Nonie takes stunning photos)
Bonnie Brown
Manager Corporate Services
Bonnie is responsible for implementing strategy around improving our internal systems and the way we work with our clients. Bonnie has a strong background in general management and administrative systems and processes in non-profit organisations, most recently coming from program management at Red Cross.
(Bonnie loves dogs and can’t seem to shake her Canadian accent!)
Meryem Ali
Administrator – Sydney
Meryem has a background in the welfare sector with a particular focus on crisis domestic violence support work. Serendipity lead her to the position at Matrix where she hopes to make a contribution to create positive change in the sector.
(Meryem practices Shiatsu in her spare moments.)
Mi-Tsu Nheu
Financial Accountant – Sydney
Mi-Tsu has extensive experience in both the financial and management accounting fields having previously worked in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. She is committed to initiating and implementing procedural improvements and quality service delivery. Mi-Tsu has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accountancy major) and is a member of the Certified Practicing Accountants of Australia.
(Mi-Tsu is the Flight Controller of the Bookkeeping team)
Anna Collet
Client Manager Financial Management Services – Sydney
Anna started her career in the corporate sector before gaining experience with not-for-profit organisations. She holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting and is completing a Masters of International Studies. Anna enjoys working with each client to help them identify their financial strengths and potential. She has spent a year in Thailand teaching business and loves to travel.
Nick Corrigan
Senior Project Manager Management Support Services – Sydney
Nick has over 10 years’ experience working in senior management roles within a range of not-for-profit organisations in Sydney and London. Nick followed his Psychology degree with a Change Management qualification and a Master’s in Voluntary Sector Administration, giving him a great understanding of people and organisations. Nick brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering innovative community education, community development and social marketing programs and managing the implementation of a range of national, state and local government strategic plans in state-based NFPs.
(A true Yorkshireman, Nick loves Whippets)
Tony Cookson
Senior Project Manager Management Support Services – Sydney
Tony has over 18 years experience in the financial management field and over 5 years consulting gained in a range of corporate and government organisations. His experience ranges from assisting small community-based organisations in capacity-building and organisational development through to delivering sound financial and programme management outcomes within the Australian Government. Tony has a strong sense of social justice and has a particular passion for the not-for-profit sector; using his enthusiasm, expertise and good humour to help his clients achieve their goals.
(Tony considers himself to be a master chef and is also a purveyor of corny dad-style jokes. He keeps reality in check by being a keen Rabbitohs supporter.)
Sally Lambourne
Senior Project Manager Management Support Services – Sydney
Sally has over 17 years experience in the health and community service sectors. Her roles have centred on working in partnership with non-profit organisations to build internal systems and governance. She has a strong track record in policy and program planning and evaluation, supported by a Master of Policy Studies. Sally is experienced in strategic planning and organisational development and is passionate about ensuring the community sector is well supported and sustainable. She understands government-funded programs from both a funder and client perspective. Throughout her working life, Sally has been an active participant on many non-profit boards.
(Sally loves her family, AFL and hot chips – not necessarily in that order!)
Hasan Chowdhury
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant- Sydney
Hasan is passionate about working at Matrix on Board and holds a Masters in Professional Accounting and Chemical Engineering. His outstanding skills in financial reporting software and MYOB enhanced tracking and accounting tools have helped to improve our financial reporting services. He is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
(Hasan enjoys singing and walking at night when it’s a full moon)
Indra Tengara
Bookkeeper/
Assistant Accountant – Sydney
Indra has over 8 years experience working in both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. His corporate experience encompasses the finance, property and hospitality sectors. Indra brings strong skills in management accounting, financial analysis, governance and financial reporting. Indra is committed to working in the not-for-profit sectors utilising his skills to achieve client satisfaction.
(Indra is a proud vegetarian)