The Moreton Bay Colleges’ Foundation contributes resources to support outstanding talent and develop world-class educational infrastructure. We actively engage the broader community and role model the Colleges’ Values of Engagement, Character, Care, and Teamwork. Our core priorities are to: 

  • Contribute to a holistic wellbeing and learning culture.
  • Steward resources to build a sustainable organisation.
  • Support the development of world-class learning environments.
  • Build and nurture an engaged and connected community.  

Our Foundation Board is made up of dynamic team of professionals offering a range of expertise. The Board members volunteer their time and are committed to ensuring the Foundation invests in the Colleges for today and tomorrow.

We work together with the enthusiastic and loyal community of each college. This includes the MBC Old Girls’ Association, the developing Old Boys' Alumni and Parents & Friends at both Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys' College.

Meet the Board
Our Community

Meet the Board

Chair: Ruth Power

B Mus, A Mus, Grad Dip of Event Mgmt. Ruth has extensive experience across the non-for-profit sector in social impact, strategic partnership development, events management, and marketing. She is Partnership Development Manager at The Smith Family and is passionate about supporting children through their educational journey. Ruth is a parent of MBC.

Chair: Ruth Power

B Mus, A Mus, Grad Dip of Event Mgmt. Ruth has extensive experience across the non-for-profit sector in social impact, strategic partnership development, events management, and marketing. She is Partnership Development Manager at The Smith Family and is passionate about supporting children through their educational journey. Ruth is a parent of MBC.

Director: Samantha O'Brien

LLB (QUT). Samantha is a partner at international law firm, DLA Piper. She is a member of the firm’s International Board and leads the insurance sector in Australia. Samantha is a highly respected adviser to local and international clients in the financial services sector, assisting them to navigate the Australian regulatory landscape.

Director: Samantha O'Brien

LLB (QUT). Samantha is a partner at international law firm, DLA Piper. She is a member of the firm’s International Board and leads the insurance sector in Australia. Samantha is a highly respected adviser to local and international clients in the financial services sector, assisting them to navigate the Australian regulatory landscape.

Director: Trisha Squires

BA, DipYouthWork, MIntDev, ExecCertPL (Harvard). Trisha Squires is a distinguished Australian sports administrator and youth advocate, recognised for her leadership and dedication to community development. Her commitment to youth empowerment was recognised in 2006 when she was named Young Australian of the Year. She serves as the Head of AFL QLD.

Director: Trisha Squires

BA, DipYouthWork, MIntDev, ExecCertPL (Harvard). Trisha Squires is a distinguished Australian sports administrator and youth advocate, recognised for her leadership and dedication to community development. Her commitment to youth empowerment was recognised in 2006 when she was named Young Australian of the Year. She serves as the Head of AFL QLD.

Director: Lauren Ashmole

MBA, GradDipMgt, GradCertMgt, BMus (Violin), PRINCE2 Practitioner. Lauren is a senior operations leader, and proud Moreton Bay College alumnae, with experience supporting executives across education, health, and construction sectors. She is known for delivering strategic and governance oversight, leading high-performing teams.

Director: Lauren Ashmole

MBA, GradDipMgt, GradCertMgt, BMus (Violin), PRINCE2 Practitioner. Lauren is a senior operations leader, and proud Moreton Bay College alumnae, with experience supporting executives across education, health, and construction sectors. She is known for delivering strategic and governance oversight, leading high-performing teams.

Director: Diogenes Maradey

B.Sc. Dio is an Electronics Engineer with over a decade of experience managing projects in the satellite industry. He is an advocate for the freedoms and self-esteem that flourish in quality educational institutions. Dio is an active member of the community and has a son and daughter at the Colleges.

Director: Diogenes Maradey

B.Sc. Dio is an Electronics Engineer with over a decade of experience managing projects in the satellite industry. He is an advocate for the freedoms and self-esteem that flourish in quality educational institutions. Dio is an active member of the community and has a son and daughter at the Colleges.

Director: Abhishek Sachedeva

CPA, MPA, B.Comm (Hons.). Abhi is a qualified finance leader with extensive expertise in financial strategy, governance, and risk management. He has successfully led initiatives and finance teams across diverse sectors, including commercial development, logistics, professional services, and not-for-profits.

Director: Abhishek Sachedeva

CPA, MPA, B.Comm (Hons.). Abhi is a qualified finance leader with extensive expertise in financial strategy, governance, and risk management. He has successfully led initiatives and finance teams across diverse sectors, including commercial development, logistics, professional services, and not-for-profits.

Director: Veronique van Heeswijk

MIBC. Veronique is a senior marketing strategist with executive experience spanning energy, retail, education, healthcare, and financial services. She brings values-led leadership shaped by both corporate and community-based roles, including her active involvement in the Moreton Bay Colleges community as a parent.

Director: Veronique van Heeswijk

MIBC. Veronique is a senior marketing strategist with executive experience spanning energy, retail, education, healthcare, and financial services. She brings values-led leadership shaped by both corporate and community-based roles, including her active involvement in the Moreton Bay Colleges community as a parent.

Many hands make light work

Our Community

The Foundation works with these groups to develop strong and effective relationships, for the benefit of our students and our community.

We are also building relationships with external stakeholders which will result in greater inclusion and opportunity for, and with, the broader community. Regular updates on these activities are included in the Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys' College newsletters.

Contact our team

MBC P&F

MBBC P&F

MBC Old Girls Association

MBBC Alumni

Meet the Board
Our Community

Meet the Board

Chair: Ruth Power

B Mus, A Mus, Grad Dip of Event Mgmt. Ruth has extensive experience across the non-for-profit sector in social impact, strategic partnership development, events management, and marketing. She is Partnership Development Manager at The Smith Family and is passionate about supporting children through their educational journey. Ruth is a parent of MBC.

Chair: Ruth Power

B Mus, A Mus, Grad Dip of Event Mgmt. Ruth has extensive experience across the non-for-profit sector in social impact, strategic partnership development, events management, and marketing. She is Partnership Development Manager at The Smith Family and is passionate about supporting children through their educational journey. Ruth is a parent of MBC.

Director: Samantha O'Brien

LLB (QUT). Samantha is a partner at international law firm, DLA Piper. She is a member of the firm’s International Board and leads the insurance sector in Australia. Samantha is a highly respected adviser to local and international clients in the financial services sector, assisting them to navigate the Australian regulatory landscape.

Director: Samantha O'Brien

LLB (QUT). Samantha is a partner at international law firm, DLA Piper. She is a member of the firm’s International Board and leads the insurance sector in Australia. Samantha is a highly respected adviser to local and international clients in the financial services sector, assisting them to navigate the Australian regulatory landscape.

Director: Trisha Squires

BA, DipYouthWork, MIntDev, ExecCertPL (Harvard). Trisha Squires is a distinguished Australian sports administrator and youth advocate, recognised for her leadership and dedication to community development. Her commitment to youth empowerment was recognised in 2006 when she was named Young Australian of the Year. She serves as the Head of AFL QLD.

Director: Trisha Squires

BA, DipYouthWork, MIntDev, ExecCertPL (Harvard). Trisha Squires is a distinguished Australian sports administrator and youth advocate, recognised for her leadership and dedication to community development. Her commitment to youth empowerment was recognised in 2006 when she was named Young Australian of the Year. She serves as the Head of AFL QLD.

Director: Lauren Ashmole

MBA, GradDipMgt, GradCertMgt, BMus (Violin), PRINCE2 Practitioner. Lauren is a senior operations leader, and proud Moreton Bay College alumnae, with experience supporting executives across education, health, and construction sectors. She is known for delivering strategic and governance oversight, leading high-performing teams.

Director: Lauren Ashmole

MBA, GradDipMgt, GradCertMgt, BMus (Violin), PRINCE2 Practitioner. Lauren is a senior operations leader, and proud Moreton Bay College alumnae, with experience supporting executives across education, health, and construction sectors. She is known for delivering strategic and governance oversight, leading high-performing teams.

Director: Diogenes Maradey

B.Sc. Dio is an Electronics Engineer with over a decade of experience managing projects in the satellite industry. He is an advocate for the freedoms and self-esteem that flourish in quality educational institutions. Dio is an active member of the community and has a son and daughter at the Colleges.

Director: Diogenes Maradey

B.Sc. Dio is an Electronics Engineer with over a decade of experience managing projects in the satellite industry. He is an advocate for the freedoms and self-esteem that flourish in quality educational institutions. Dio is an active member of the community and has a son and daughter at the Colleges.

Director: Abhishek Sachedeva

CPA, MPA, B.Comm (Hons.). Abhi is a qualified finance leader with extensive expertise in financial strategy, governance, and risk management. He has successfully led initiatives and finance teams across diverse sectors, including commercial development, logistics, professional services, and not-for-profits.

Director: Abhishek Sachedeva

CPA, MPA, B.Comm (Hons.). Abhi is a qualified finance leader with extensive expertise in financial strategy, governance, and risk management. He has successfully led initiatives and finance teams across diverse sectors, including commercial development, logistics, professional services, and not-for-profits.

Director: Veronique van Heeswijk

MIBC. Veronique is a senior marketing strategist with executive experience spanning energy, retail, education, healthcare, and financial services. She brings values-led leadership shaped by both corporate and community-based roles, including her active involvement in the Moreton Bay Colleges community as a parent.

Director: Veronique van Heeswijk

MIBC. Veronique is a senior marketing strategist with executive experience spanning energy, retail, education, healthcare, and financial services. She brings values-led leadership shaped by both corporate and community-based roles, including her active involvement in the Moreton Bay Colleges community as a parent.

Many hands make light work

Our Community

The Foundation works with these groups to develop strong and effective relationships, for the benefit of our students and our community.

We are also building relationships with external stakeholders which will result in greater inclusion and opportunity for, and with, the broader community. Regular updates on these activities are included in the Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys' College newsletters.

Contact our team

MBC P&F

MBBC P&F

MBC Old Girls Association

MBBC Alumni

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