Our Board

Board Chair, Annette Latto BSc

Annette Latto holds a Bachelor of Science from Murdoch University and brings a wealth of experience to the organisation’s Board of Management with over 20 years in the field of Environmental Management.  Annette is an Associate with Strategy-JBS&G Environmental Consultancy and has experience in government approvals, policy development and compliance management, within both Government and industry including Boral Resources, Chevron and BHP Nickel West. 

Annette and her husband have three adult children and have been involved with a number of Churches and Ministries over many years.

Deputy Board Chair, (Dr) Jeroen Bruins
Geology VUA 

Jeroen has a professional background in the oil and gas industry. Whilst calling Australia home for many years, he has also lived and worked in the U.K. Oman, Nigeria.

Jeroen has been married to Eva for over 40 years. They enjoy three adult children, their spouses and six grandchildren. His passions and giftings are in the area of prayer, spiritual direction and Biblical Peacemaking, which have enabled him to be involved with a variety of ministries.

• Board Treasurer, Lindsey Phillips
  CA, B.Comm (Acc) Hons, AgilePM®

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• Lindsey has been working as a Consultant for a number of years in various roles with extensive experience across multiple industries and countries. Lindsey brings with her a deep knowledge in change, project and business Process Improvement, underpinned by financial and audit principles.

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• Lindsey is married, has two grown children and served in the Riverview Church Children’s Ministry for a number of years.

Board Member, (Dr) Phil Ridden GAICD 

Dr Phil Ridden has been involved in education as teacher, curriculum writer and consultant, professional development consultant, deputy principal and principal, executive and non-executive member of boards. He has written a number of books and numerous articles and received several leadership awards.  

In semi-retirement, he continues to write, consult and present while he and his wife, Kylie, also provide foster care for infants with the Department of Communities.  Phil is a member of Trinity North Uniting Church and preaches and leads worship from time to time in several congregations. He is a member of the Boards of Kennedy Baptist College and Mandurah Baptist College and Convenor of their Joint Governance & HR Committee and Joint Futures Committee, and is also a Director of the Hearing Research & Support Foundation. 

Board Secretary, Sonia Newby BJuris, LLB

With more than 20 years legal experience in Australia and South East Asia, Sonia has worked in senior positions in both the Commercial and Higher Education sectors in a range of legal matters in real estate, banking, finance and intellectual property.

Sonia is married to Jay and together they have two grown children. Sonia attends Lifestreams Christian Church in Como where she has served in the Children’s Ministry. Sonia has also served in various capacities in her children’s schools including the office of Chair of the Board of Oberthur Primary School in Bullcreek.

Chief Executive Officer, Anina Findling GAICD

Anina Findling holds an Hons Degree in Music Therapy, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has been working in various Financial Services and Management roles since 1996.

Specialising in NFP Governance and Strategic planning, she enjoys using her background in Banking, Management, Leadership, Business development, Customer Service, Training, Music and Prayer ministry to help Churches and Charities fulfil their unique purpose in the NFP sector.

Anina and her husband Harry have two adult children and immigrated to Australia from Canada in 2001.

Board Member, Belinda Sim
LLB BCom GradCertAppFin

Belinda has professional experience holding legal and non-legal leadership positions in a top-tier national law firm and in-house in a major ASX-listed company. She is currently the Executive Director and Company Secretary of a well-established private digital agency in Perth.

Belinda brings to the Board, substantive experience in major transactions and projects, including in investments, acquisitions, capital raising and joint ventures in Australia and internationally.  

Belinda has been married to her husband, Paul, for 11 years and they have two young sons together. Her passions are in seeing the community around her and, particularly, the next generation, growing in knowledge that they are greatly loved from above and that they are valued beyond their own imagination.