SARAH GUN - CHAIR & VISIONARY

Sarah is the founder of Social Change HQ and CEO and Founder of Gogo Events. Sarah is an international award-winning innovator, disruptor, thought leader and crusader for a socially equitable world.

Through her award-winning business GOGO events, Sarah has shown how business can be a force for good. In the past five years, she has created over 650 job outcomes for individuals who are on their journey out of homelessness. She is respected by groups as diverse as government, the start-up community, the social economy and the tech world, with one of Australia’s big 4 banks selecting Sarah as one of only ten Social Change Fellows in 2017. In 2018 Sarah received the Australia Day Women hold up half the sky Award recognising the exceptional contribution she has made to the Australian community. Her experience as a disruptor and staunch driver of social change inspires others to be the change they want to see in the world.

MEI LING HO - CEO & CHIEF CATALYST

Specialising in strategy, social impact and marketing, Mei Ling has worked within corporates, SMEs and Not-for-profit organisations including Westpac, Diageo, Nestlé, Unilever, The Centre for Social Impact, United Way and the Australian Charities Fund. She has over twenty five years’ experience across a range of industries from finance and professional services to manufacturing and retail.

A qualified B Consultant, Mei Ling works with purpose-oriented companies to become B Corp certified, using the B Impact Assessment tool to measure and track their impact and develop a road map for continuous improvement. She has spearheaded many cross-sector initiatives including corporate / community partnerships, social research projects, employee engagement programs and cause related marketing programs. 

Mei Ling is a Sustainability facilitator for the AGSM MBA Program and a Fellow of the Trace Carbon Fellowship. 

 She is passionate about the role of business in creating positive social and environmental impact in our community through business as a force for good. Having worked within corporates and not-for-profit organisations, Mei Ling brings a unique combination of corporate experience, strategic insight, and deep social impact expertise, to help businesses create a better world.

LEE TONITTO - SENIOR ADVISOR

Lee is an ESG Advisor, with 25+ years’ experience working with leading B2B2C organisations, including with listed businesses like AMP, Count Financial, Revlon and Unilever.

A highly skilled and experienced Senior Advisor at Social Change Headquarters, Lee supports inspiring businesses on their Responsible Business journey to improve their social and environmental performance.

Drawing on over 25 years of NED and C Suite experience across Australia and New Zealand in the Consumer Goods, Financial Services, and Education sectors, Lee guides businesses using comprehensive standards towards meaningful environmental and social impact.

Lee is an accredited B Corp Consultant, is GRI Standards-trained and a Fellow of the Trace Carbon Fellowship .

In the Education sector, Lee is a Professional Credential assessor for Deakin University. Lee is an Academic on Sustainability and B Corp Certification for the UNSW AGSM Business School MBA Program.

ELISHA BRILLANTES - MARKETING & RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Elisha is marketing and research coordinator for SCHQ. Passionate about social impact, she works with aspiring B Corps through the certification process. She also supports the marketing and communications for SCHQ's clients to help bring to life their value and purpose, and share their impact stories.

Elisha is currently completing her Bachelor of Communications (Strategic Communication) at the University of Technology Sydney.

BRIDGET ARMSTRONG - INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY CATALYST

Bridget is an intrapreneur, coach, designer and carbon accountant with 20 years’ experience working in innovation, sustainability, strategy, behaviour change and communications across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. She has worked with organisations including Westpac, Compass, Gadens, Allens, ABC, Vodafone, Siemens, Sydney Symphony and United Way.

Bridget believes that every organisation has a wealth of untapped ideas in their people and partners. Her role is to create safe, authentic spaces that inspire people to explore their ideas so that together we can create more sustainable businesses and communities. In 2019 Bridget led Cultivate@Westpac, an urban farming pilot that welcomed 3500 visitors, generated significant business leads, reduced stress levels in staff and educated 660 urban farmers to grow their own food. Bridget also supported Westpac to achieve its 2018 recycling target of 75% and launch its supplier inclusion and diversity program.

Along with her work at Social Change HQ, Bridget works in the Innovation team at Westpac and runs her own business Art of Change.

ALISSA NIGHTINGALE - SOCIAL SECTOR ADVISOR & CATALYST

Alissa is Social Sector Advisor for SCHQ, drawing on her deep knowledge and understanding of the sector. She is a highly skilled connector and collaborator and has forged numerous successful partnerships between businesses and community organisations. She has over fifteen years experience across marketing, communications, fundraising and community engagement.

Alissa’s passion for purpose driven organisations has seen her lead social enterprise programs, community partnerships and pro bono initiatives with the Westpac Foundation, as well as holding senior roles at The Fred Hollows Foundation and medical research institutes across Australia.

Alissa also sits on the board of the Peter Couche Foundation to raise awareness and vital funds for stroke research and has a social enterprise, The Nightingale Collective, which promotes ethical shopping and supports talented women artisans in developing communities.