Our People

Carole has always been passionate about creating the next generation of generosity – and wanted to raise her own children to understand and appreciate altruism. 

It was this very passion that led her to teaming up with Ruth Tofler-Riesel to form Kids Giving Back. 

With extensive experience in business and marketing, Carole is the main point of contact for philanthropic organisations, corporations and donors who share our vision and want to join us in creating the next generation of generosity.

Almog is a seasoned operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning Hospitality, Retail and Startups.

Specialising in nurturing and guiding geographically dispersed organisations, Almog brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Head of Operations at Kids Giving Back.

His leadership philosophy of “Being of Service” aligns perfectly with the organisation’s mission to cultivate the next Generation of Generosity.

Father of two school-age children, Almog’s commitment to fostering a culture of giving among youth is not just professional but personal, reflecting his belief in the transformative power of early engagement in social responsibility.

Andi has been with us since day one as a volunteer with her kids. Her strong passion for Kids Giving Back led her to join the team in 2017.

Andi owned a dance school for 20 years before working for online and market research companies. She now works across different facets of our organisation, including juggling the logistics of meal distribution.

Attention to detail while multitasking is Andi’s forte. She gets everything done efficiently – and always with a smile.

Tali Ezekiel is an educator passionate about fostering youth mental health and community engagement. After 16 years in education, Tali brings a focus on impactful lesson plans that inspire students to be empathetic, work in a team, and build resilience.

Her work emphasises the power of volunteering as tools for positive health outcomes and community connection.

Tali is deeply committed to equipping young minds with the skills to excel in life while nurturing a sense of responsibility and care for those around them.

Tali, who has two children (eight, and five), joined Kids Giving Back because she believes encouraging kids to volunteer not only helps others but also builds their confidence, teamwork skills, and a sense of purpose; contributing to stronger, kinder communities.

Simone’s upbringing in South Africa deeply influenced her worldview. Witnessing the daily struggles of impoverished communities, she developed a profound sense of justice and a strong belief that no one should ever go hungry or lack a safe place to call home. Her experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to social change.

Having been an active participant in a youth movement for many years, Simone understands the vital role education plays in empowering future generations to advocate for social justice and give back to their communities.

After returning to work once her children were older, Simone chose a career in the not-for-profit sector—an industry where she feels her passion and values align perfectly. She has never looked back, as this field allows her to contribute meaningfully to causes she holds dear.

Alex is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Kids Giving Back with over 25 years of experience in design, marketing and storytelling. Throughout her career, she has worked with global brands and agencies, bringing ideas to life through creativity and strategy.

With a growing passion for purpose-led work, Alex is dedicated to using her skills to create meaningful impact. At Kids Giving Back, she focuses on sharing our story in a way that connects, inspires and highlights the incredible difference young people are making in their communities.

Ingrid brings over 20 years of experience in corporate business development and strategic partnerships to Kids Giving Back.

Having held senior roles at top-tier agencies, Ingrid has helped businesses navigate their brand positioning with a focus on development and implementation of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) charters to elevate their social impact, and uplifting their Employee Value Propositions (EVP) through partnerships with organisations like Kids Giving Back.

As an active community mentor and a parent whose own children have experienced the magic of our programs, Ingrid is passionate about connecting corporate partners with meaningful, youth-led community action to build lasting, sustainable relationships.

Ginny is the Youth Changemakers Coordinator at Kids Giving Back. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and young people, including as a hospital-based play therapist and in the non-profit sector. She now puts that experience to work with the YCM Program, connecting teenagers with meaningful volunteering opportunities across Sydney, and bringing motivated young volunteers to the charities that need them.

Having seen firsthand the difference that giving back can make to a young person’s confidence and wellbeing, Ginny is excited to be part of a program dedicated to making sure as many young people as possible get to experience that feeling for themselves.

She believes that helping young people become active, caring members of their community is one of the most powerful things we can do – for them, and for future generations.

Holly is a chartered accountant and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, with over 20 years’ experience in finance, business advisory and assurance.

As a Partner at Grant Thornton, Holly advises organisations on their strategic plans, including fundraising, M&A and capital markets transactions.

A mother of two, Holly is a strong advocate of the benefits of volunteering for children.

Catherine is a lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in financial services. She’s worked in a range of companies, including banks, small corporates and start-ups. 

She is also a member of the Governance Institute of Australia and a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.

A mother of two, Catherine is an advocate for mentoring of all ages and life stages – and loves to encourage children to give back to the community in whatever ways they can.

A passionate entrepreneur and business operator, Jonathan has deep experience in the healthcare, retail and non-profit sectors.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance and an MBA with Distinction from INSEAD. He sits on the board of a number of non-profit organisations.

A father of three school aged children, Jonathan is committed to inspiring the next generation to make a meaningful impact.

Tiffany partners with leaders to bring structure and a human-centred approach to complex people and culture questions. Her work builds on her 15+ years of experience, mostly at McKinsey & Company where she advised clients on strategy and organisational change and was the Head of People for Australia & New Zealand.

She holds an MBA from Columbia University and is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.

Tiffany is a mum to two school-aged kids and believes strongly in getting them involved in the community and giving back during their formative years.

Sam has worked within the Australian TV industry for 20+ years, with experience spanning strategy, investment, commercial, business partnerships, production, digital and advertising.

Sam lives on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with her husband and two daughters after relocating from London in 2002, and thoroughly enjoys the Aussie beach lifestyle. Sam is passionate about the mental health benefits of working within the community and teaching the next generation the value of giving back.