Program speakers

Kirsty Nowlan 

Executive Director – The Achieve Foundation

Kirsty Nowlan is the Executive Director of The Achieve Foundation, a new organisation dedicated to increasing philanthropic and social investment in disability to build a more inclusive Australia.  Kirsty has a background in senior strategy, policy, research and advocacy roles across both international development and in human services in Australia.  She has worked in fields including disability, peacebuilding, child mortality and ageism.  

Kirsty on the boards of The Centre for Social Purpose – a membership organisation for For Purpose organisations – and Peacifica, a Pacific focussed peacebuilding organisation.  She holds a PhD in international law and politics.