Julianne Rose, director (MELBOURNE)

Julianne founded The Social Economy Group to support organisations and purpose-led businesses in transforming their organisations and achieving social change. 

She brings over 20 years’ of experience in leadership, growing impact, and developing effective teams in non-profits and NGOs. After her early career as in economic and management consulting, Julianne moved into roles growing Australia's volunteering sector, followed by senior leadership and executive roles in international development. She consults and advises on strategy, governance, leadership and team effectiveness, organisational development, and psychosocial safety.

Julianne is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Professional Member of the Australian HR Institute, and a Member of the International Coaching Federation. She was a Non-Executive Director of Baptcare for ten years, retiring from the board in 2022.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Organisation Studies) and a Bachelor of Commence (Finance).

Andrew Johnson, Principal consultant (CANBERRA)

Andrew is a trusted advisor and values-driven leader with clients spanning international development, and community- and faith-based organisations.

Andrew helps local and global clients achieve strategic clarity, by delivering effective strategic insights, facilitation, and consultation processes.  He has unique expertise in political strategy, government relations, and advocacy.  He’s recognised by clients for his ability to distil diverse insights and complex information into clear, well-structured frameworks.

His assignments span engagement with governance bodies, executive leaders, and frontline staff and volunteers.  He works extensively with non-profit organisations experiencing disruptive shifts in their external environment. 

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws (International & Human Rights Law), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, and Graduate Diploma of Theology.

Verena WOEPPEL, SENIOR CONSULTANT (SYDNEY)

Verena has a decade of experience leading insights, strategy and operational excellence functions in the not-for-profit sector.  She applies these areas of expertise to her Australian and international clients, ensuring data-driven insights inform strategy, monitoring of performance, and organisational capability and change.  She’s motivated by applying her professional skillset in contributing to a fairer and more equitable world.

Verena’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (human rights and social justice), and professional studies in international organisations management, social and economic networks, and microfinance.  As a Board Observer through The Observership Program, she has participated in governance training through the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and The Ethics Centre.  Multilingual, Verena can work fluently in both English and German, as well as being proficient in Spanish.