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In 2012 Jenny accepted the invitation to lead the Fairfax family office as joint CEO of VFFF and Cambooya Pty Ltd. These entities support the multi-generational Vincent Fairfax Family Office with financial, investment and philanthropic advice and services. Jenny is a Chartered Accountant and prior to her role with VFFF she specialised in litigation support and forensic accounting for almost twenty years. Jenny is a member of the Advisory Council of the Centre for Social Impact's Advisory Board, a Director of the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership (CCEL) and of a number of private family companies associated with the Fairfax family office. Previously, Jenny also chaired the Board of Yume Pty Ltd - an early stage for-profit company with a social mission to eradicate food waste, and the War Widows Guild of NSW - which has 4,600 members and only 500 of them under the age of 80.
In 2012 Jenny accepted the invitation to lead the Fairfax family office as joint CEO of VFFF and Cambooya Pty Ltd. These entities support the multi-generational Vincent Fairfax Family Office with financial, investment and philanthropic advice and services. Jenny is a Chartered Accountant and prior to her role with VFFF she specialised in litigation support and forensic accounting for almost twenty years. Jenny is a member of the Advisory Council of the Centre for Social Impact's Advisory Board, a Director of the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership (CCEL) and of a number of private family companies associated with the Fairfax family office. Previously, Jenny also chaired the Board of Yume Pty Ltd - an early stage for-profit company with a social mission to eradicate food waste, and the War Widows Guild of NSW - which has 4,600 members and only 500 of them under the age of 80.

Jenny Wheatley

Chief Executive Officer

Prior to joining VFFF in 2020, Claire’s career spanned management consulting, the not-for-profit sector and most recently, corporate philanthropy. She held philanthropic roles with the Fossil Foundation, Perpetual, the icare foundation and the Macquarie Group Foundation. Claire grew up in country NSW and has since taken the opportunity to live, study and work in the USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Commercial Law) and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from the University of Sydney.
Prior to joining VFFF in 2020, Claire’s career spanned management consulting, the not-for-profit sector and most recently, corporate philanthropy. She held philanthropic roles with the Fossil Foundation, Perpetual, the icare foundation and the Macquarie Group Foundation. Claire grew up in country NSW and has since taken the opportunity to live, study and work in the USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Commercial Law) and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) from the University of Sydney.

Claire Mannion

Foundation Manager

Following a career in property and financial services where she held senior marketing and communications roles, Lynn transitioned to the non-profit sector in 2009. Since then she has worked with organisations including Social Ventures Australia, SecondBite and CareerSeekers New Australian Internship Program in roles focused on partnership development and program delivery. Passionate about the inter-connectedness of social and environmental impact, Lynn joined VFFF in August 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science (CSU) and Master of Management (MGSM).
Following a career in property and financial services where she held senior marketing and communications roles, Lynn transitioned to the non-profit sector in 2009. Since then she has worked with organisations including Social Ventures Australia, SecondBite and CareerSeekers New Australian Internship Program in roles focused on partnership development and program delivery. Passionate about the inter-connectedness of social and environmental impact, Lynn joined VFFF in August 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science (CSU) and Master of Management (MGSM).

Lynn Anderson

Program Manager

Natalie Buckett, Program Manager
Natalie joined the VFFF team in August 2020 as Grants Trainee, before taking on the role of Program Manager in January 2022. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Cultural Studies) and a Master of Media Practice from the University of Sydney, where she edited student newspaper Honi Soit and oversaw Australia’s largest student event, the University of Sydney Union’s O Week Festival. Prior to joining VFFF, Natalie's career history spanned digital media, student advocacy and not-for-profit communication.

Natalie Buckett

Program Manager

Ellen joined the VFFF team in March 2022 as Grants Trainee. In 2021 Ellen completed a Bachelor of International Studies with Distinction and was placed on the Dean’s List. The focus area of her university degree was Development Studies. Prior to joining VFFF, she worked as a customer service supervisor at Coles for almost four years alongside full-time study. Ellen has a strong passion for the not-for-profit sector and giving back to the community. She has worked as a community organiser with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and a Government Grants intern with the Hunger Project Australia.
Ellen joined the VFFF team in March 2022 as Grants Trainee. In 2021 Ellen completed a Bachelor of International Studies with Distinction and was placed on the Dean’s List. The focus area of her university degree was Development Studies. Prior to joining VFFF, she worked as a customer service supervisor at Coles for almost four years alongside full-time study. Ellen has a strong passion for the not-for-profit sector and giving back to the community. She has worked as a community organiser with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and a Government Grants intern with the Hunger Project Australia.

Ellen Frith

Grants Trainee

Peta joined the VFFF team as EA to the CEO in August 2019 and brings over 15 years’ experience working as a C-Suite Executive Assistant across a variety of industries such as banking, real estate, medical technology, retail and media sales in both privately operated and publicly listed companies, and most recently a non-government mental health organisation. She has extensive experience and strengths in corporate governance, event management, change and project management. Peta holds various qualifications in executive secretarial studies, marketing, and project management and is a member of a number of EA networks and industry groups.
Peta joined the VFFF team as EA to the CEO in August 2019 and brings over 15 years’ experience working as a C-Suite Executive Assistant across a variety of industries such as banking, real estate, medical technology, retail and media sales in both privately operated and publicly listed companies, and most recently a non-government mental health organisation. She has extensive experience and strengths in corporate governance, event management, change and project management. Peta holds various qualifications in executive secretarial studies, marketing, and project management and is a member of a number of EA networks and industry groups.

Peta Rennie

Executive Assistant

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