Our Team

Engage Education

All Engage projects are undertaken by a team of passionate, highly committed and capable people who share our values and are motivated to help support students achieve.

Our volunteers, Board of Directors and staff come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a wealth of professional and life experience to create, develop and maintain our programs.

Leadership Team

  • Callum Forbes - Director
    Callum is a recent high-achieving VCE Graduate of St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School (Warragul) and was a founding member of the Foundation. He has experience in non-profit management, being the current...
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  • David Parncutt - Assistant Director
    David has lived in Victoria all his life, having being schooled in both Melbourne and regional areas. One of the founding members of the Engage team, he has a keen interest in sport and a particular passion...
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  • Eloise Watson - Chief Financial Officer
    Eloise was born and raised on the sunshine coast of Queensland and moved to Victoria to complete an Actuarial Studies major at the University of Melbourne. The daughter of a teacher and fluent in French,...
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  • Charles Korn - Information Officer
    Charles Korn, 20, is a Monash University student and is currently in his third year of a Science / Engineering double degree. Having received an Engineering Excellence Award scholarship upon entry to his...
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Team Members

  • Bec Shonberg - Office Manager
    Bec Shonberg, 22, is currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education at Monash University. Since finishing high school Bec has shown a true passion for working with youth, having...
  • Mae-Gene Yew - Office Manager
    Mae-Gene Yew, 22, is currently in her fifth year at Monash University, studying a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science double degree. She has  also studied two semesters...
  • Tim Hall - Office Manager
    Tim Hall, 21, is currently in his third year studying Media and Communications, Anthropology and Global Issues at the University of Melbourne.  Tim has a passion for youth initiatives, and is currently...

Engage Tutors

  • Amy MacKintosh
    Amy MacKintosh is a highly passionate and self-motivated student committed to helping others understand and enjoy their studies in order to do well. Completing her VCE at Strathcona, Amy often found herself...
  • Charlotte McLean
    Charlotte McLean is a dedicated and focused learner who actively involved herself in life at Korowa Anglican Girls' School. Charlotte participated in all aspects of school land through leadership roles...
  • Christina Lucato
    Christina completed her VCE in 2009, after studying English (50), Legal Studies (50), Biology (46), Chemistry (45), Maths Methods (37) and Enhancemet Chemistry, leading to an ENTER score of 99.85. While...
  • Danielle Blom
    Danielle Blom is a friendly and dedicated person who would love to help students achieve high results in their VCE. She studied at Macleod College in 2010 and scored highly in the subjects she was passionate...
  • David Delmenico
    David Delmenico is a passionate young man who completed his VCE at Glen Waverley Secondary College. As Vice-Captain, David developed his leadership and public speaking skills through frequent speeches...
  • Ella Pleasant
    Ella is a passionate and highly driven learner who completed her studies at Ruyton Girls’ School. Displaying her ability to relate to fellow students, Ella lead the Environmental Committee in her role...
  • Ella Wardlaw
    Ella Wardlaw is passionate about learning and working with other young people to jointly develop understanding of the world. Ella spent six years living in Hong Kong where she represented her international...
  • Fab Mackojc
    Fab Mackojc is an enthusiastic student who completed his VCE at Luther College in 2009. As House Vice-Captain, Fab maintained an active membership within the school and also participated in the House Drama...
  • Hannah Dallas
    Hannah Dallas studied her VCE at Bendigo Senior Secondary College in 2010 where she obtained a raw 50 in Philosophy and an overall ENTER of 97.05. Hannah is a committed music student, studying violin for...
  • Hector Thomson
    Hector Thomson is a enthusiastic student who participated in a vast array of activities while at Trinity Grammar School to suppliment his academic pursuits. As House Captain, Hector managed a large number...
  • Jacqueline Oulton
    Jacqueline Oulton is an enthusiastic individual who completed VCE in 2010 at Ballarat Grammar, a community in which she was deeply involved. Her contributions to music, debating, performance and academia...
  • James Fong
    James Fong is a focused learner who believes that someone can realise their potential only once interested in the material. By maintaining a balance between study and well... breakdancing, James has been...
  • Jessica Shipley
    Jessica Shipley was school captain and dux of Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College in 2010. With considerable experience providing one-to-one and group tutoring across a range of subject fields, Jessica...
  • Kara Brussen
    Kara Brussen is currently completing a Bachelor of Civil Engineering/Arts majoring in Spanish studies.  Kara successfully completed VCE in 2008, studying Methods (48), Chemistry (47), Biology (44), Specialist...
  • Khuzair Rehan
    Khuzair Rehan is a highly motivated individual who was committed to maximising his potential at Melbourne Grammar School after being offered a full tuition scholarship. He was a respected peer and was...
  • Leah McIntosh
    Leah McIntosh is a passionate and enthusiastic individual who graduated from Korowa Anglican in 2009. She studied Art, English, History: Revolutions, Literature, Psychology and Religion and Society, all...
  • Louise Clohesy
    Louise Clohesy is a dedicated learner who graduated from McKinnon Secondary College in 2010 with an ATAR of 99.65 after completing the following subjects: English (50), Biology (45), Geography (45), Chemistry...
  • Madeleine Reilly
    Madeleine Reilly is an enthusiastic learner, who completed her VCE at Ruyton Girls’ School in 2010.  Madeleine was actively involved in extra-curricular activities including sport, music, drama, debating,...
  • Mitchell Wong
    Having learnt from his high school education at Scotch College, Mitchell Wong maintains that establishing a balance between study and free time is an integral part of academic success. As Choir Captain,...
  • Morgan Koegel
    Morgan graduated in 2009 and is currently majoring in Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne. She studied English (50), Studio Arts (50), History of Revolutions (48), International...
  • Paul Dalla Rosa
    Having recently completed year 12, Paul Dalla Rosa has also trained under numerous NIDA instructors and associates of the Bell Shakespeare company developing a strong insight into context and authorial...
  • Rachel Mouer
    Rachel Mouer is a hard working student with an aptitude and passion for Physical Education.  She studied at Presbyterian Ladies’ College and was involved in a range of activities, including the school...
  • Rama Lokon
    Rama Lokon’s passion for tutoring began with his own success and enjoyment of learning experiences within both Scotch College and the University of Melbourne. As an active member of numerous musical...
  • Roisin O'Sullivan
    Roisin O'Sullivan is a passionate learner who attended Ballarat Clarendon College, with a keen interest in music and foreign languages. As one of the Girl's Boarding House leaders in 2010, Roisin expanded...
  • Sarah Code
    Sarah enjoyed all facets of year 12, dedicating herself to both college life and her academic commitments. As school captain of Genazzano FCJ College, Sarah worked with a broad range of students and helped...
  • Sarah Strugnell
    Sarah Strugnell is a dedicated student with an ardour for student mentoring and tutoring. Sarah believes that most students maximise their potential when they are immersed in subjects they enjoy and are...
  • Timothy Lam
    Timothy Lam is a dedicated and enthusiastic learner who completed his secondary school studies at St Kevin’s College in 2009. His own experiences as a student and a tutor has taught him the invaluable...
  • Vaashini Murugadasan
    Vaashini is a diligent and enthusiastic student, who sets high standards for herself and recently completed her VCE at Kilvington Baptist Girls’ Grammar School in 2010. She was involved in her school...
  • William Huggett
    William Huggett is an enthusiastic learner who balanced sport, music and school work whilst completing his VCE at Scotch College in 2009. Having a keen interest in Linguistics, Mathematics and Physics,...

 

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The Engage Education Foundation is a non-profit organisation that supports students to achieve their best, both academically and holistically.

A volunteer based organisation, Engage has grown since its inception in 2008 to be the leading youth-run educational provider, providing academic support to over 7,500 students Australia wide.

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