TEAM
NATALIE MOGFORD | FOUNDER | CEO
Natalie has previously founded and led two marketing agencies over her 20-year career. A passionate community advocate, for the last 12 years Natalie has been working on projects that have benefited individuals and communities. Determined to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live the life they choose, Natalie looks for ways and programs that cut-through to create real change.
BIANCA LOIACONO | VISUAL INTERPRETER
A creative storyteller, Bianca's true art-form is her ability to weave art, illustration and creative direction, bringing words to life. With an intent to form shape, Bianca is a visual interpreter with simple yet powerful illustrations that move you. Her ability to artistically express the being of Global Village is a powerful source for connection.
KRIJSTELLE LIAO | UX DESIGNER
It was after graduating from a Bachelor of Industrial Design, that Krijstelle discovered the world of UX, where she could combine her experience in design thinking, visual design, programming, business and behavioural psychology. She combines her deep understanding of the problem being solved with fresh and clever designs for users.
OLIVIA BROWN | MARKETING ADVISOR
Post Olivia’s role at Mercedes-Benz, Olivia was inspired to join Natalie as co-founder to help bring this movement to life. After helping shape the offering of Global Village, Olivia has now resumed her previous role as Marketing Advisor, bringing 18 years experience in advertising, digital, customer retention, system implementation and system governance.
MELANIE GOW | COMMUNITY & FOUNDATION ADVISOR
Previous Deputy CEO & Chief of Staff at World Vision Australia. Over 20 years experience in policy, advocacy, government relations, public engagement. Deputy Director for International Policy and Advocacy in Geneva. President of the NGO Group: Convention on the Rights of the Child.
MICHAEL DA GAMA PINTO | COMMERCIAL ADVISOR
CEO and Founder at The Foundry fund. Previous CFO Swisse Wellness, 2015 Australian CFO of the year, Director of Investments at Harbert Australia Private Equity and Non-Executive Director of FastTrack.
NAOMI SEDDON | LEGAL & EMPLOYEE ADVISOR
Dual qualified attorney (Australia and United States) and Shareholder (Partner) of Littler Mendelson P.C., the largest U.S. based law firm exclusively devoted to market entry and providing global legal solutions for businesses in the US and Australia.
LUCIO RIBEIRO | AI & DIGITAL ADVISOR
Co-Founder and Managing Director Online Circle Digital, globally awarded digital agency based in Melbourne. Marketing + AI thought leader, IBM Think Keynote 2018 and Co-Founder of SaaS service Social Pulse, an AI augmented platform for social media automation and entity resource planning.
CRAIG MURPHY | TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR
20+ years in IT in house and consultancy roles. Currently Cloud Lead at IBM Australia. Specialties in IAAS, PAAS, SAAS. Core skill is ability to understand both business and developer needs to drive commercial outcomes. Heavily involved in the Australian start up community.
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