That’s why Esuarve is guided by a committed Advisory Board and a clear governance framework that ensures our values — Respect, Integrity, Trust and Empowerment (the RITE way) — are upheld at every level.
The Role of the Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board is more than a governance body — it is a group of experienced leaders who share a common passion for creating brighter futures for disadvantaged young people. Each member brings unique skills, professional expertise, and personal commitment, helping us shape decisions that are both strategic and deeply grounded in our philosophy.
The Advisory Board provides
Strategic direction, Helping us align our growth with the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan and ensuring we remain focused on long-term impact.
Community voice, Acting as a bridge between Esuarve and the communities we serve.
Mentorship and expertise, Offering insights in fields like law, psychology, education, finance, and community development.
Accountability, Ensuring Esuarve remains transparent, compliant, and trusted as we scale our programs.
Governance That Builds Trust
Strong governance is essential for trust — with participants, families, funders, and government partners. Esuarve operates with a transparent framework that balances compassion with accountability.
Our governance practices include:
Regular Advisory Board meetings to review progress, risks, and opportunities.
Clear reporting frameworks to track outcomes, funding use, and program impact.
Risk and crisis management planning to ensure safety, integrity, and community confidence
Todd Pepper
Todd Pepper is the Founder and Executive Director of Alceon QLD, with over 30 years’ experience across property and private equity sectors, including valuation, development management, structured finance, sales & leasing.
He has played major leadership roles in real estate investment and development. Prior to Alceon QLD, Todd co-founded Gateway Lifestyle (a large retirement and manufactured home park company) and has held senior roles at Babcock & Brown, ABN AMRO, Devine Ltd, and Savills.
At Esuarve, Todd’s involvement has been pivotal. Along with his wife, Camille, he provided crucial initial funding that helped launch the organisation. His background brings deep expertise in sustainability of infrastructure, project delivery, real estate development, and financial stewardship.
Beyond his technical skills, Todd contributes his network, leadership counsel, and commitment to ensuring Esuarve’s growth is stable, scalable, and rooted in real capacity. He supports the 2025-2030 strategy through helping envision how infrastructure (like the Wellbeing Retreat Centre and Tiny Homes projects) can be delivered practically and sustainably.
Brian Schech
Brian Schech is Principal at McInnes Wilson Lawyers, a firm noted for its expertise in commercial property, property development, and legal services.
He has worked internationally (including experience in South Africa) and also at Herbert Smith Freehills, with substantial experience in acquisitions, disposals, vendor / purchaser due diligence, and navigating complex legal frameworks in development projects.
Brian has been involved with Esuarve since its early days. He contributed pro bono legal advice to establish the organisation—including helping with its registration as a not-for-profit, assisting policy and legal compliance, and setting up key governance structures.
In his advisory role, Brian ensures that Esuarve meets high legal and compliance standards. He supports the governance piece of the 2025-2030 strategic plan by helping shape the policies, risk frameworks, and legal foundations that allow Esuarve to scale while maintaining integrity, accountability, and safety for all participants.
Greg Bitomsky
Dr. Gregory (Greg) Bitomsky has been a steadfast philanthropic supporter of Esuarve since its inception.
Greg has a background spanning law, finance, and corporate governance. He has served as a barrister (law), practiced accounting (including as a Chartered Accountant), and held roles in academia (he was also a Professor of Law) as well as serving in governance roles on boards of both public companies and private enterprises.
His support for Esuarve includes early financial support and philanthropic backing; he helps ensure financial oversight, supports budgeting, reporting, and lends credibility to financial governance and sustainability efforts.
In line with Esuarve’s 2025-2030 strategic planning, Greg’s role helps ensure that financial pathways are strong, funds are used efficiently, and donor confidence is sustained. His expertise contributes to risk management, financial planning, and enabling Esuarve to invest in infrastructure (e.g. Tiny Homes, Retreat Centre) with long-term financial viability.
Justin Goddard
Justin Goddard brings a broad and deep portfolio of leadership across sectors including real estate, funds management, allied health & disability services, agribusiness, and finance. He is currently Executive Director of Apollo SDA, a leading provider of Specialist Disability Accommodation, where he oversees operational growth, partnerships, and ethical service delivery. Justin’s governance credentials are strong. He has experience teaching in post-graduate settings (including at the Securities Institute of Australia and Queensland University of Technology) and has held key leadership roles in property councils, including as Vice President of the Queensland Division of the Property Council Australia. There, he also chaired the Commercial and Corporate Property Committee. His education includes a Bachelor of Laws and a postgraduate degree in Applied Finance and Investment, plus executive short courses at prestigious institutions including Stanford Graduate School of Business, Melbourne Business School, and UNSW.
Richard Didcott
Richard Didcott is a seasoned financial professional with over 30 years’ experience across the property development sector. He works with Ausbuild, a privately owned housing developer with annual revenues in the hundreds of millions, where he plays a central role in financial oversight, resource allocation, and guiding company growth.
Richard’s career has included being Chief Financial Officer at Ray White and owning Ray White franchise businesses, which exposed him to both large scale finance management and the entrepreneurial side of real estate and property sales.
Beyond his formal roles, Richard’s connection with Esuarve is deeply personal. He became involved early on, moved by the mission, and has consistently offered both financial support and strategic advice. His network and experience help Esuarve secure funding, manage budgets, and make sustainable financial decisions—
Marcus Gaffney
Marcus Gaffney brings a unique, holistic dimension to Esuarve’s advisory board, combining long-standing experience in commercial property investment with expertise in mental health & wellbeing, especially in trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth.
Since 2020, Marcus has both expanded into wellbeing facilitation and trained as a Qualified Hypnosis & NLP Instructor. He’s also affiliated with the Rite of Passage Institute, where he designs and leads wellbeing courses that support personal transformation.
Marcus first connected with Esuarve through a corporate wellbeing session, but quickly became more deeply involved. He gives time, insight, and energy behind the scenes—helping shape wellbeing-focused practices, mental health programming, and ensuring Esuarve’s ethos remains anchored in resilience, dignity and growth. His voice helps bridge the gap between practical infrastructure and the emotional / psychological support young people need.
Independent evaluations to measure effectiveness and refine our approach (including partnerships with academic institutions such as the University of Queensland).
Succession planning to ensure organisational strength beyond individual leaders.
By embedding these practices, Esuarve shows that a community-led organisation can be both heartfelt and highly professional.
Angelo Venardos
Angelo Venardos is a highly experienced Queensland-based lawyer with over 30 years’ experience across the legal, public, and not-for-profit sectors. He is currently a Consultant at O’Shea & Partners Lawyers, specialising in litigation and dispute resolution, and is widely recognised for his pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to complex matters.
Angelo brings a unique blend of frontline and strategic experience, having previously served as a Queensland Police officer before transitioning into law. His career has spanned senior roles across private practice, government agencies, and community organisations, including the Australian Securities & Investments Commission and the Queensland Police Service. He has also held executive leadership positions within the not-for-profit sector, most notably as Chief Executive Officer of Bravehearts, one of Australia’s leading child protection advocacy organisations.
In his role on the Everything Suarve Advisory Board, Angelo supports Government Relations, providing strategic guidance on policy engagement, governance, and stakeholder alignment. His deep understanding of legal frameworks, law enforcement systems, and government processes strengthens Esuarve’s ability to work effectively across sectors and advocate for improved outcomes for young people.
Angelo is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor and Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology, alongside executive business qualifications.
Ben Mobbs
Director, Clients & Growth at the Fitout Studio
From Lived Experience to Leadership
For Ben Mobbs, advocacy isn’t a slogan — it’s something he lives. As the Partnerships Director at The Fitout Studio, Ben understands the power of relationships and the impact that the right support can have at the right time.
Ben was chosen as an Everything Suarve Brand Ambassador because of his consistent drive to create change for young people who have faced challenges like the ones he’s experienced himself. He’s committed to making sure young people are not defined by their past, but supported into their next step.
As an ambassador, Ben is continually creating opportunities behind the scenes and in the community — helping generate corporate donations, building job opportunities, connecting young people with mentors, and using his voice to advocate for their potential. He stands alongside our young people, not above them — proving that change is possible and that support can become a turning point
Advisory Board in Action:
Supporting the 2025–2030 Strategy
The Advisory Board plays a crucial role in this journey
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Scaling responsibly, Ensuring growth does not compromise program quality or cultural safety.
Financial oversight, Guiding sustainable funding pathways and social enterprise models.
Community engagement, Supporting the acceptance of new facilities like the Retreat Centre, where local buy-in is essential.
Policy alignment, Helping demonstrate how Esuarve’s work meets state priorities in youth justice, housing, and employment.
By linking lived-experience leadership (Joe), organisational commitment (Camille), and governance oversight (the Board), Esuarve is building a model that is as accountable as it is compassionate.
Why Governance Matters
For the young people we support, governance may seem distant but in reality, it is the backbone of their experience. Governance is what ensures mentors are trained and supported, what guarantees funding is used wisely, and what protects the integrity of the program they rely on.
For funders, government, and community partners, governance is reassurance, proof that Esuarve delivers real results with transparency and accountability. For our team, it is a framework that keeps us safe, supported, and focused on what matters most …. Our young people.
Our Commitment
Respect for every voice at the table.
Integrity in how we manage resources and outcomes.
Trust built through transparency and accountability.
Empowerment by ensuring Esuarve has the structures it needs to grow and last for generations.
Scale Esuarve’s impact responsibly.
Build a Retreat Centre that becomes a national model for youth rehabilitation.
Strengthen partnerships with community, industry, and education.
Continue to prove that compassion and accountability together deliver extraordinary results.
In essence, our Advisory Board and governance are not separate from our story, they are part of the same commitment. They ensure that as we change lives, we do so with strength, stability, and trust. With their guidance, Esuarve will continue to hold itself well and empower hundreds more young people to do the same.
