Directors and Board

Glen has been working a number of NGOs in Cambodia for over 6 years. His background is in film production. He uses these skills to produce video material to help the various groups he works with raise much needed funds.

Michael is a full time practising solicitor in a busy commercial practice. He has been actively attending HOPE fundraising events since 2016, and more formally involved as a Director of HOPE since 2018. Outside work Michael enjoys spending time with his family and being a father to his toddler daughter.

Jeremy Thomas joined the HOPE Board in 2019 following on from his tremendous contribution as the founder of the HIRO4HOPE annual Bike ride. The 'HIRO Ride' has been running now for almost a decade and has grown to be one of HOPE's primary funding sources. When not riding or organising bike rides, he is a successful IT Executive who has spent more that 20+ years, both in Australia and Asia in Senior Leadership, Sales, Business Development and Strategy roles. He is currently the Managing Director of a new tech startup call TelcoDR based out of Austin Texas, USA. Additionally, Jeremy has recently under taken to read his Master's Degree in International Finance. When not keeping his hectic corporate schedule or out on his bike training, he is happily married with four children of his own. He and his wife Liz, now reside in Bowral, NSW where he says, 'there are plenty of hills for training'.

Millie is a Sydney-based businesswoman and mum who owns and manages several successful businesses, employing more than 200 staff. She is widely respected for her fairness, honesty, and authentic leadership style. Millie has been a long-standing supporter of Hope and proudly serves as a Board Member. She also manages the annual John Kinsella Family Dinner, a key fundraising event that brings together approximately 800 guests each year to support Hope’s vital work. Driven by a strong commitment to community and giving back, Millie is known for always putting others first and making a meaningful difference wherever she can.

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Construction Management and has over a decade of experience in the construction and property development industry, working in his family business. Joseph has been casually involved in Hope since 2012 and has since joined the board in 2024 to focus on marketing and fundraising activities.

Joy Smithers is one of the original HfCCf Board from 2005. She held the position of Deputy Chair from 2007-2015 Joy has a background in the Entertainment industry as a former Australian Actor and Presenter. Joy lives in Sydney with her 3 children , designs and manufactures ceramic tableware for her brand Batch Ceramics.

Sokunthy is the only Cambodian citizen as a board director. She has been involved in translating documents from/to Khmer for HOPE since 2016. Her hometown is in Battambang where HOPE is located. Sokunthy's background is in education, specialised in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and wishes to bring this expertise to support HOPE's education programs.

Olivia is a brand strategist with experience across various sectors, including education, health, financial services and the not for profit space. Olivia is currently completing a Masters of Public Health, and is passionate about the role marketing and communications can play in driving social change. Olivia is most proud of her contributions to men’s mental health, women’s health and education.