Peter was the Founding Chair of the So They Can Board from 2011 to 2021. An investment banker for nearly 35 years, he advised local and multinational companies and governments across Australia, and co-founded Greenhill Australia, one of the country's leading independent investment banking advisory firms. Peter has a long record of social impact leadership. He is Chairman and Co-Founder of Mind Medicine Australia, Co-Founder of Manly Women's Shelter, and Founder and Director of Women's Community Shelters. He has also chaired Grameen Australia and served on the ASIC Advisory Panel and the advisory councils of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and the Centre for Social Impact.

Andrew is a former professional footballer who captained the Wellington Phoenix and represented New Zealand's national team, the All Whites. He supported So They Can for many years, donating his time whenever the opportunity arose, before becoming an Ambassador. As a father of three girls, Andrew found the challenges facing children and families living in poverty in East Africa especially close to home. He is committed to raising awareness of the power of education to create opportunity, and lives in Wellington with his wife, Sarah, and their daughters.

Ben is one of New Zealand's most exciting freeride skiers, known for his smooth, powerful style and fearless approach to some of the world's most challenging terrain. In 2026, he was crowned both the Freeride World Tour overall champion and the FIS Freeride World Champion. Originally a competitive ski racer, Ben brings precision, control and speed to his lines, combined with a natural creativity that keeps his skiing fluid and expressive. As an Ambassador for So They Can, he is committed to supporting education and opportunity for children in Kenya and Tanzania, helping the next generation reach their full potential.

Conrad played for the Wellington Hurricanes and the New Zealand All Blacks from 2004 to 2015, before finishing his playing career in Pau, France. He is also a qualified barrister and solicitor. Conrad and his wife, Lee, have visited So They Can's work in East Africa, where they spent time teaching rugby and getting to know the children. He is quick to credit the people on the ground: "We get called heroes for playing rugby, but what they do is unreal." Conrad lends his voice to help raise awareness of So They Can's work.

Camila is a Brazilian-American fashion and beauty entrepreneur and one of the most influential voices in her field. A first-generation immigrant, she began her career at a Dior beauty counter before launching YouTube tutorials in 2010, building a global platform of more than 15 million followers. She founded the Camila Coelho Collection with Revolve and the beauty line Elaluz, which celebrates inclusivity and her Brazilian roots. Camila has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Top 50 Creators lists. She also serves as a board member and ambassador for the Epilepsy Foundation, and lives in Miami with her husband, Icaro, and their son, Kai.

Jessica is an accomplished actor and director who first appeared on screen in the award-winning Australian drama series Home and Away. She graduated from Toi Whakaari, New Zealand Drama School, with a Bachelor of Performing Arts majoring in Acting, and has since pursued her love of acting and theatre across screen and stage. Jessica is particularly inspired by So They Can's work with women in Kenya, supporting them to build skills and become self-sufficient. She hopes to learn from these communities and build a reciprocal relationship of sharing, learning and growing.

Kimbra is a New Zealand-born, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who has made history on the US Billboard charts. Known for her distinctive voice and inventive, genre-crossing sound, she has built an international career as both a recording and live performer. Kimbra became an Ambassador for So They Can to support a cause close to her heart. For her, the role means being part of children's lives by giving what she can, and helping to raise awareness of what we can all do to create change through education.

Liz is an Australian basketball coach who began coaching in Sydney at just 16. She holds an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Sports Management and a Master's degree in Coaching. Since 2011, she has coached men's club, university and national teams across Africa, and made history as head coach of the Kenyan men's national team, leading them to their first AfroBasket qualification in 28 years. Liz is passionate about education, particularly for girls and women, believing it transforms not only their own lives but those of their families and entire communities.

Miranda is an accomplished New Zealand actor, director and acting coach who has won international awards for her acting, directing and theatre work. In 2004, she was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to theatre and the community. Miranda is widely respected for her mentoring of young performers, and her commitment to helping others develop their potential is reflected in her passion for community development. She supports So They Can's work to empower children and communities in Kenya and Tanzania through education.

Megan is an internationally acclaimed stylist whose "house whispering" talents have been sought by celebrities and publications including Elle Decoration UK and Vanity Fair. She has supported So They Can since its very beginning and has watched the organisation grow over many years. An intrepid traveller, Megan has visited So They Can's work in Kenya, where she met the women and children whose lives are being transformed through education. She is proud to lend her creativity and voice to help raise awareness of the organisation's work.

Mark is a legendary Australian motor racing champion and respected Fox Sports commentator. He and his wife, Toni, joined the So They Can family as Ambassadors after welcoming a young student into their own family through child sponsorship. Together, they are proud to lend their voices and support to So They Can's mission of breaking the cycle of poverty through education. As Mark says, "We will wholeheartedly lend our voice and our support to promote the amazing work So They Can is doing."

Neil is a legendary New Zealand singer and songwriter, best known for his work with Crowded House and Split Enz. Together with his wife, Sharon, he also formed the band Pajama Club, with Sharon on bass guitar. Neil has generously given his time to perform many times over the years to raise funds for So They Can. The Finns are inspired by the organisation's long-term commitment to the communities it works with. As Neil puts it, So They Can has made it their mission to attach themselves to communities in need, "and then really follow it through."

Peter is an Australian television journalist and newsreader who has worked at the Nine Network for more than 30 years, including as Chief Newsreader of Nine News Sydney since 2009. As a 60 Minutes reporter, he covered major world events including September 11 and the Bali bombings. Peter holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University, which awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in 2019 for services to media and his charity work. He received an AM in 2020 for significant service to broadcast media and the community, and is patron and ambassador for a number of Australian charities.

Peta is a much-loved New Zealand chef, food writer and television presenter, known for her warmth, wit and love of good food and travel. She believes that when you extend a helping hand to others, you always receive more than you give, and learn something about your own values along the way. One of her favourite quotes captures her approach to So They Can's partnership model: "If you are coming because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."Peta looks forward to working alongside So They Can and the communities it supports.

Rachel is a much-loved Australian artist and the creator of Castle and Things, known for her joyful designs for the home. She has spent more than 20 years in the homewares industry in Australia and the UK, and lives in Sydney. Rachel has been a child sponsor and supporter of So They Can since the very beginning, and feels privileged to serve as an Ambassador. She is particularly passionate about So They Can's work with women and children, and about initiatives that help young women build practical skills for a more secure future.

Simon is one of England's most accomplished rugby players. A towering lock, he earned 71 caps for England across three Rugby World Cups, including England's historic 2003 win, and toured three times with the British and Irish Lions. At club level, he won 13 domestic and European titles with London Wasps and Toulon. Beyond rugby, Simon is deeply committed to philanthropy. He is President of Love of the Game, an advocate for player welfare, and the inventor of the Atlas Foundation Digibus, which brings education to underserved communities, and he supports numerous grassroots sport and youth development initiatives.

Thomasin is an acclaimed New Zealand actor who first gained international recognition for her breakout role in the 2018 film Leave No Trace, followed by her performance in Jojo Rabbit. She has since built a successful international screen career. Thomasin has admired So They Can for many years and believes that in an ideal world, everyone would have access to quality education and the chance to walk through life feeling empowered. She is excited to join So They Can on its journey towards making that world a reality.

Tim is a professional New Zealand cricketer for the Wellington Firebirds, and in his spare time loves the outdoors and adventuring. One of his favourite sayings, "teach a man to fish and he feeds his family for a lifetime", reflects what drew him to So They Can: its focus on sustainable, long-term change for communities in East Africa. Tim is eager to use his platform to help raise awareness of So They Can's vital work supporting children and families in Kenya and Tanzania.