Governance

Mark is an accountant by background and was previously a partner/executive director at Pitcher Partners from 2002, stepping down in 2015 to free up more time to devote to community and charitable activities.

Now, he divides his time between being an accountant and serving on several boards, both professionally and in a voluntary capacity.

For Mark being a part of the establishment of Australia’s first school for twice-exceptional students has and continues to be an exciting challenge, honour and privilege.

Outside of Tombolo, Mark enjoys being outside, either riding his bike or paddling in the bay on an ocean ski.

Odysseus is an experienced Communications Manager with a strong background in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and multimedia storytelling. Holding both a Bachelor and Master in Media and Communications, he has built his career around helping organisations communicate with clarity, purpose, and genuine connection.

At Fronditha Care, he leads communication and media strategies that strengthen the organisation’s public profile and deepen relationships across the community. He is passionate about creating meaningful content, managing digital channels, and supporting initiatives that bring people together around shared values. His earlier roles, as Radio Strategy Leader at the Ethnic Communities Council NSW and as a journalist, producer, and presenter at SBS Radio, shaped his commitment to cross-cultural communication and inclusive storytelling. These experiences enable him to bring a thoughtful, community-centred perspective to board discussions.

He is known for his strong communication skills, collaborative approach, and dedication to fostering positive, productive relationships that support organisational mission and good governance.

Kevin is a technology executive with more than thirty five years’ experience leading teams in engineering and business management, domestically and globally. His career has spanned telecommunications, Defence, retail/media, transport and finance.

He has been a strong supporter of diversity in all forms and previously served for 7 years as a board director for an organisation focused on providing support for the neurodiverse community in Australia.

In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, AFL and the restoration of vintage furniture and electronics.

Melissa brings over a decade of experience as a Human Resources Generalist in the education sector, where she has developed a strong track record of partnering with senior leadership to optimise staffing strategies and foster positive work environments. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, and staff wellbeing, ensuring that schools not only attract but also retain top-tier talent. Melissa is highly experienced in navigating the complexities of HR within the independent education sector, driving initiatives that align people resources with organisational goals while supporting staff wellbeing, maintaining compliance, and championing diversity.

Ed is an accountant by profession and has a strong background in the tertiary education sector and airport management.  Ed also serves on several state government committees in the education sector.

Ed has a passion for maximising opportunities for students to learn and embrace curiosity.  Ed is also focused on ensuring that the future of Australia’s first twice-exceptional school is secure and sustainable for future generations, enabling thriving communities with neurodiverse students and integrating with the broader community.
Ed has lived experience with twice exceptional family members and is acutely interested in providing a more inclusive environment for students to ensure they become valued members of society into the future.