​In this episode, Justin speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, Annemarie Rolls about what it's like leading one of Australia's most prestigious foundations, a deep dive into the judging process for the scholarships, and how education can change peoples' lives.

Annemarie has been CEO of the Foundation since the start of 2017, and is an experienced not-for-profit executive with a passion for the world of education. Prior to joining the Foundation, she was CEO of Schools Connect Australia, a NFP which brought businesses in partnership with disadvantaged schools. She led this organisation for 4 years, strengthening its marketing and economics and ultimately guiding its merger with the Australian Business Community Network (ABCN). She is Deputy Chair and non-executive board director of Creative Art Therapy Australia (CATA). Annemarie has a diverse global perspective and has lived, worked and studied in Fiji, Indonesia, New Zealand and the USA. She has a BA English Lit. (Hons, cum laude) CofC, USA; MA Monash University; Grad. Dip. Education and Training, Victoria University and has completed the AICD Company Directors Course.

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