Executive Staff Team

Executive Staff Team

		Paul Stolz Title: Chief Executive Officer (Victoria) In a Nutshell: Officiate the executive (chiefly) Tools of the trade: Bachelor of Theology; Master of Theology; Diploma of Education; Diploma of Family Therapy; Practising Narrative Therapist In A Past Life: Minister of Religion, coordination and executive management of wilderness, charity and school programs Why Evolve? “Love the outcomes.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: New Zealand Place I grew up: The Riverina district of New South Wales Furry support crew: Lucy, the grey Burmese Two things I can’t live without: Books and my fly rod Two things I can live without: City traffic, storms on days that I've ridden to work Not many people know this, but: In my younger days, I was a male model (for two nights!) Email Paul: paul@evolve.org.au

		Janet Collard Title: National Finance & Administration Manager (Queensland) In a Nutshell: The money lady... Tools of the trade: CPA, Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Graduate Diploma (Human Resources & Industrial Relations) In A Past Life: Finance & HR management in FMCG manufacturing and transport industries, honorary auditor ot many NFPs Why Evolve? “I love that the ultimate aim of my job is to make a tangible difference in young people's lives, not increasing shareholder return.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: Home. Place I grew up: Half way between Brisbane & the Gold Coast. Furry support crew: Not sure children count... Two things I can’t live without: Fabulous husband and wonderful children. Email Janet: janet@evolve.org.au

		Sue Albert Title: Business Developement Manager (National)

		Andrew Peach Title: Program Coordinator (Victoria) In a Nutshell: 'Peachy' - our cool, calm and collected schools-based program manager. Can usually be seen driving between Collingwood and Typo Station listening to talking books! Tools of the trade: Bachelor of Education (Physical Education), Graduate Certificate (Outdoor Education), Certificate II (Sport & Recreation) In A Past Life: Why Evolve? “I believe that the work I do everyday makes a positive difference to a young person’s life and I believe that all Evolve’s programs and staff share this vision.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: The ocean – in particular, Kilcunda surf beach, right in front of the bridge on a pushing tide with 4-6 foot sets and a light North Easterly breeze… especially at sunset – GOLD! Place I grew up: Moe – on five acres with horses and plenty of space and time Furry support crew: Two cats – Oliver & Henri. The funny thing is that he didn’t really like cats much before these two sauntered into his life! Two things I can’t live without: The ability to regularly escape the rat race and the city and spend some time on my own, and red wine Two things I can live without: The traffic coming home from work, and the traffic going to work during peak hour – just traffic I guess! Not many people know this, but: I hate the taste of bananas and even the smell can make me feel sick! Email Andrew: andrewpeach@evolve.org.au

		Graham Pringle Title: State Manager (Queensland) In a Nutshell: Janelle & I live at 'Woodstock' - Evolve's 300 acre northern base from where I oversee all Evolve's programs and facilities in Queensland and north-east New South Wales. Tools of the trade: Hard knocks, wonderful peers, bush experiences and optimism have taught me most of what is important at work. MA (Outdoor Education), Graduate Diploma (Social Science - Psychology); Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Associate Diploma (Personnel Administration), Certificates IV (Small Business, Workplace Assessment & Training; Adventure Based Youth Work). In A Past Life: I was a professional bushwalker, with a green face and a rifle. Why Evolve? “Bush adventure therapy works for young people and telling stories is humane. Evolve does both and routinely goes beyond what is normal.” Where I go for my ‘Wilderness Therapy’: The Nightcap National Park in NE NSW. Place I grew up: Sunshine Coast. Furry support crew: Coco, a mini long-haired Dachshund, Bundy the Boxer and Pat the cat. Two things I can’t live without: Janelle & our children. Two things I can live without: Bullies & rubbish. Not many people know this, but: I failed 'History Curriculum' twice because I wouldn't agree with the lecturer. I was a 'rock' and needed a 'water' approach... Email Graham: graham@evolve.org.au