Sharon Elliott
CEO

Sharon brings almost ten years of strategic oversight, fundraising innovation and leadership in her role as CEO of Ethiopiaid Australia. She works with staff, supporters and stakeholders in Australia and Ethiopia to champion the voice of the vulnerable and advance locally-sourced education and healthcare in Ethiopia.

Prior to joining Ethiopiaid Australia, Sharon worked at Melbourne’s Lost Dogs’ Home where she rose through the ranks to take on roles in fundraising management and leadership.

As CEO of Ethiopiaid Australia, Sharon leads a passionate team focused on sustainable change and transparent results. As a mother, she is particularly concerned for the welfare of children and women around the world, and is driven to use her fundraising experience to advance Ethiopiaid’s core vision of health and hope for all.

Amy Franze
Fundraising & Communications Manager

A whiz with words and a relationship marketing enthusiast, Amy has 10 years’ experience in marketing, communications and project management roles within the corporate and non-profit sector.

She is driven to use her skills to raise awareness, aid and sensitivity for issues of health, rights, social injustice and education. 

Amy Iberg
Fundraising & Communications Officer

With a background in the humanitarian sector, Amy has many years of experience working internationally, including in the Pacific, Europe and Africa. Amy spent time living and working in Ethiopia and developed a love for the people and the country during her time there. She is motivated to use her studies in human rights and humanitarian law, together with her communications experience, to contribute to positive and sustainable change.

Lisa Coulthard
Donor Relationship Manager

Lisa has many years of experience in client relationship and program management. Her studies in Sociology and Environmental Sustainability aid in understanding how development programs can make long-lasting, positive change.

As the mother of two teenage daughters, Lisa is particularly interested in equity, equality and the welfare of women and girls.

Xeia Wild
Donor Relations Coordinator

Passionate about the intersection of environmental and social justice, Xeia majored in Global Studies at the National University of Singapore. She has both worked and volunteered in the arts, social and education sectors. 

Xeia grew up in Singapore and moved to Melbourne to settle down with her partner and two cats. 

Margaux Belot
Fundraising & Communications Assistant

Margaux is a passionate social justice advocate. After specialising in International Relations and Crisis Management, she focuses on promoting the potential of a global gender-responsive climate action movement. With a background in not-for-profits worldwide, she is committed to ensuring no one is left behind on the way to tackling systemic inequalities.

Margaux grew up in France and recently settled in Melbourne with her partner.