GOVERNANCE

Our People

The people entrusted with stewarding the Loreto mission for future generations.

Steward Directors

Ms Margaret Kennedy

BComm, MAICD, GAICD

Chair, Loreto Ministries

Past student and past parent of Loreto Toorak. Became Chair and Director of Loreto Ministries in February 2020. Over 30 years' experience in senior executive roles with Shell Australia, Viva Energy Australia and Viva Energy REIT.

Mr David de Carvalho

BA (Hons), DipEd, BTheol, EMPA

Steward Director

Executive Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, leading a system of 56 schools. Former CEO of the NSW Education Standards Authority and National Catholic Education Commission.

Ms Sandra Di Blasio

GAICD

Steward Director

Executive Manager, Business Risk at Westpac. More than 30 years' experience in risk management and governance. Previously served on the Loreto Marryatville Board and Finance Committee.

Mr Chris Dodd

BCom, MBA, FCAANZ

Steward Director
Chair, Finance & Risk Committee

More than three decades in accounting and finance, commencing his career with PwC Australia. Currently serves on the boards of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research.

Ms Lisa Eastment

DipT, BEd, MA (Leadership), GAICD

Steward Director
Chair, Mission Integration Committee

State Lead, Formation and Purpose (Queensland) at St Vincent's Health Australia. More than 25 years' senior leadership experience across Catholic, government and community sectors. Strong advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Sr Anne Kelly CJ

BA, DipEd, MEd, MA, TESOL

Steward Director

Alumna of Loreto Marryatville. Former Principal of Loreto Coorparoo and Loreto Kirribilli. Served with the Jesuit Refugee Service in Northern Uganda and as IBVM representative to the United Nations in New York.

Ms Nicki Patten

BA LLB, GAICD, FGIA

Steward Director
Chair, Safeguarding Committee

Former Executive Director of Jesuit Education Australia. Qualified lawyer and Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia. Past student of Loreto College Normanhurst. Deep expertise in Catholic mission and Ignatian spirituality.

Ms Lana Turvey-Collins

BCom, MSD

Steward Director

Co-founder and Lead Facilitator of the Australian Association of Formation for Mission. More than 20 years' experience in learning design and mission formation, including work in Zambia, Timor-Leste, Peru and Japan.

Sponsors Council

Sr Wendy Hildebrand CJ

Sr Wendy Hildebrand brings to the role of Province Leader a deep well of experience in education, social work, and leadership. She began her ministry teaching at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak and Loreto Normanhurst before moving into senior roles in social service organisations, where she led programs supporting people facing marginalisation and disadvantage. Previously serving as Province Leader for six years, Wendy is known for her vision, energy and collaborative spirit.

Sr Mercia Richards CJ

Sr Mercia Richards has served as a Province Councillor, Loreto Community Leader, educator and spiritual director. Deeply grounded in the Ignatian tradition, she brings a reflective, participatory approach to leadership. Mercia draws inspiration from Mother Gonzaga Barry’s encouragement to “remain faithful to grace” – a reminder of the presence and promptings of the Spirit in times of change.

Sr Angela Slattery CJ

Sr Angela Slattery is a respected educator in pastoral and spiritual care. She has taught in several Loreto schools and spent two decades in the Kimberley region, offering adult religious education across Indigenous communities in the Diocese of Broome. Angela has also supported formation of Loreto Sisters in Australia and Vietnam, and actively participated in justice movements such as the Women’s March for Justice. Her compassionate leadership continues to reflect Mary Ward’s bold vision.

Sr Helen Maguire CJ

Sr Helen has a background in education, including Diplomas in Primary Teaching and Educational Administration. She has taught in schools across Australia, was a Junior School Principal for 28 years and has spent time working overseas in Kolkata India, Fiji and Vietnam. After finishing her ministry in schools, Helen worked in both adult and paediatric hospitals in the pastoral care of patients, families and staff.

Sr Diaan Stuart CJ

Sr Diaan has served as Principal at Loreto Ballarat, Loreto Normanhurst and Loreto College Marryatville. Following 27 years as a principal, she was the CEO of the Province Loreto Education Board for five years before going to Timor-Leste as a founding member of the Loreto Mission there. She was nominated for a Spirit of Catholic Education Award in 2017 by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission.

Staff

Maureen Ryan

Chief Executive Officer

Carolyn Young

Director, Mission & Identity

John Braddon

Director, Finance & Risk

Patricia Quinn

Manager, HR & Policy

Karen Fogarty

Manager, Communications & Marketing

Isabella Murphy

Communications & Marketing Advisor

Sanny Liu

Management Accountant

Li La’Brooy

Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant has a dual reporting line to Chief Operating Officer, Loreto Province Australia & South East Asia. The four positions of Manager, HR & Policy, Manager, Communications & Marketing, Communications and Marketing Advisor and Director, Mission & Identity all provide shared services, professional advice and support to Loreto Province.