Our People

Jane Woolford, Mary Mackillop Today’s CEO, has more than 20 years’ experience working in the international and Australian not-for-profit sectors. Jane’s career has spanned management roles with Caritas Australia and Save the Children Australia as well as experience in the media, teaching and program coordination both locally and abroad.  Jane has a special affection for Timor Leste where she lived and worked on the emergency and humanitarian response efforts following the 1999 referendum. Jane is passionate about Mary MacKillop Today’s work, in standing with vulnerable and marginalised communities, and is committed to transforming the lives of those who need it most, both here in Australia and overseas through greater access to education and learning of practical life skills.

Belinda is an international development professional with over 20 years’ experience in the sector. She has comprehensive experience working in Australia and overseas for non-government organisations including World Vision Australia, Australian Red Cross, and World Relief Australia. She has also worked for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and as an independent non-profit consultant. Her international work has focused on Latin America, and she has also worked in Kosovo, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea. Belinda holds a Master in Business Administration, a Master in International Public Health, and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).

Caitlin has a master’s degree in international development and over 15 years of experience in international development program design and delivery. Caitlin is passionate about mentorship and capacity development for teams locally and internationally and enjoys working closely with program teams to ensure success. She has experience providing organizational strategic direction, and has led the creation and execution of country strategies, ensuring that they capture the voices of communities. Cailtin also has an expertise in best practice sector standards, including DFAT and ACFID accreditation requirements and locally-led development.

Francesca has over 25 years’ experience in fundraising leadership roles across the Australian not-for-profit sector. She has led high-performing teams and strategies at Wesley Mission, Redkite, Save the Children, the National Heart Foundation of Australia, and SpineCare Foundation. Francesca is passionate about driving impact through strategic growth, innovation, and sector collaboration. A long-time contributor to the Fundraising Institute of Australia’s education program, she also lectured in not-for-profit management at UTS. A CFRE since 2019 and FIA Fellow since 2021, Francesca is dedicated to advancing best practice in fundraising.

Alex is an experienced CFO with over 30 years of experience in Finance roles across a range of organisations which, while in the Corporate Sector, included involvement in For Purpose ventures and initiatives in Papua New Guinea. He has substantial experience working in developing nations and in cross cultural settings, both with the development of Finance teams and also as part of broader management and leadership groups. Alex has also worked in operational roles and brings a beneficiary focussed, practical lens to Mary Mackillop Today’s Finance function. He is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary and holds a Bachelor of Economics.

Alipio Baltazar is Mary MacKillop Today’s Timor-Leste Country Director, and currently manages a team of over 32 national staff at our office in Dili. Alipio has a Bachelor degree in education from the National University of Timor Lorosae (UNTL), a Diploma of Transitional Justice in Cape Town University of South Africa and a Masters of Business Administration from the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. Prior to joining MMI, Alipio worked across numerous organisations in Timor-Leste including at the Asian Development Bank, the Indonesia/Timor-Leste government of Commission Truth and Friendship and the Asia Foundation. Alipio is a passionate advocate for social justice and is committed to achieving sustainable development outcomes through accountable business operations.