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Our Board

Jodi Schmidt

Board Chair

Jodi is a highly accomplished and experienced chief executive officer with extensive knowledge of vocational education and training (VET) and human service sectors both in Australia and the UK. Jodi believes in lifelong learning and that everyone should be given the best opportunity to make their start. For this reason, Jodi is committed to using her expertise to see The Sycamore School’s success in supporting autistic children and their families. She has an impressive track record, having senior roles across government, vocational education and training, and human service sectors where she has implemented significant government policy and led major reforms. Jodi is frequently called upon for her expertise in strategy and organisational performance and has been a member of numerous National Review boards and expert panels.

Cindy Corrie

Board Director

Cindy in the Founder of The Sycamore School. Cindy has dedicated the past 10 years to the establishment and continuous evolution of The Sycamore School through her continuing advocacy, oversight, and community leadership. Cindy’s experience took her on a journey that would harness the knowledge and skills required across advocacy, governance, government liaison, social impact, investment, strategic planning and community engagement and development. Cindy has a Bachelor Degree in Social Science from University of Queensland, Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies from Griffith University, and runs a community engagement, advocacy, and communications consultancy.

Katrina Beavon

Board Director

Kat is an accomplished lawyer and brings valuable experience and knowledge in the areas of corporate governance, strategic planning, and commercial expertise. Kat has shaped her career around advising clients on their property and commercial matters. Kat also has a deep appreciation for community and regularly engages in charitable initiatives. Kat has been a Director and the Company Secretary of The Sycamore School since July 2023 and is passionate about serving and contributing to the aspirations of The Sycamore School.

Adam Pasfield

Board Director

Adam combines extensive expertise in property development, construction, and executive management with a passionate commitment to supporting communities. As General Manager of Fiteni, an iconic Redlands construction and development company, and co-founder of a prominent digital agency, he holds an Executive MBA from Queensland University of Technology. His professional journey is marked by strategic innovation and a dedication to excellence in team management, marketing, information technology and financial planning. Deeply committed to the mission of supporting families and autistic children, Adam’s involvement is further enriched by his personal experience as a parent of an autistic child. His unique blend of skills and personal dedication contributes significantly to his endeavours.

The Sycamore School acknowledges that there are different ways in which the community talks about autism – some use identity first or autism affirming language, ‘Autistic person’ and some use person first language, ‘person with autism’.  Here at The Sycamore School we believe that our young people should be celebrated for their strengths, that they are valued and empowered to be proud of the unique capabilities’ autism brings to their life.  The Sycamore School is using autism affirming language.

 

We would like to acknowledge the Quandamooka people, Traditional Custodians of the land our School is on, and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

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