Our People

We encourage and support organisations capable of responding to social and ecological opportunities and challenges

Founder & Chair

Tracy Norman

Tracy Norman is the proud middle daughter of Ian and Shirley Norman. She has a background in small business enterprises with a particular focus on regenerating economies in regional New South Wales.

Tracy currently operates a number of businesses, based in the Hunter, in the areas of regenerative agriculture and food and hospitality. The paddock-to-plate experience can be found in her business offerings. Her business interests are underpinned by a degree in Ecological Agriculture.

Tracy served on Dungog Shire Council for 9 years from 2012 to 2021, with her service to the community including two and a half years as the Mayor. Tracy was a founding member of the Dungog Arts Foundation and the driving force behind the Dungog Festival, two initiatives that gave her a great sense of pride and joy. Tracy is keen to respond to filling gaps to address social disadvantage and to work in partnership with innovators who change people’s lives.

Setting up the Foundation has been a long-held dream both personally and for my family and I am extremely proud to have achieved this milestone.

— Tracy Norman, Founder and Chair

Meet our Directors

Director

Alfie McMahon

Alfie McMahon is a National Category Manager at Harvey Norman and brings youthful energy, UK experiences and a...
Director

Willow Norman

Willow is the youngest granddaughter of Ian and Shirley Norman. She recalls fond memories as a small child spending...
Director

Bernadette Skuse

Bernadette Skuse is an accomplished journalist whose career forged many firsts. She was one of the first female...
Director

Joe Skuse

Joe runs a small beef cattle and rural contracting business in the Hunter Valley. He graduated from the Australian...
Director (Independent & Responsible Person)

Stephen Wills

Stephen Wills has 15 years’ experience as a senior executive within NSW Government, leading programs and projects to deliver...
OAM, Director

Lauretta Morton

Lauretta emigrated from the UK to Australia as a young child with her family, spending her early years as an artist...

Meet our Foundation Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Coralie Nichols

Coralie is a Graduate of the AICD, has completed Harvard Business studies, was a 2017 finalist in the Queensland Telstra...
Finance Manager

Glen Cousins

With a Bachelors Degree in Business / Commerce and a Masters Degree in Applied Finance, Glen has extensive...
Marketing & Communication Manager

Gavin Rae

Gavin is a highly qualified marketing and communications professional, holding a Master of Marketing degree and a...
Executive Assistant

Mychelle Gumbleton

Mychelle is a dedicated and resourceful administrative professional with over 9 years of experience supporting high...
  • Tracy Norman
  • Gavin Rae
  • Lauretta Morton
  • Mychelle Gumbleton
  • Jemma Hore
  • Glen Cousins
  • Coralie Nichols
  • Stephen Wills
  • Joe Skuse
  • Gavin Rae
  • Willow Norman
  • Alfie McMahon