About - Hope Economy

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Our Team

Meet the people of Hope Economy

Relationships are at the heart of our work – even behind the scenes. Each member of the Hope Economy team has a unique story to tell. Yet, we’re all working towards one goal:

An end to the isolation of financial struggle.

Rosie Kendall

CEO of Hope Economy

Originally from the UK, Rosie has been working for Hope Economy (formerly CAP Australia) for over 13 years. She loves the Church, and has a passion to see individuals, families and communities flourish.

Rosie is a wife and mum to three daughters – and when she’s not at work, she can be found reading a good book with some Yorkshire tea, camping with her family, or serving on the finance team at her local church.

Coffee Order – Small flat white

First Professional Role – Physiotherapist

My why – “Normal, ordinary people (like me!) are invited into an extraordinary life of living with Jesus within the complex, and messy.”

Leadership Team

Sally Evans

Senior Leader – People & Culture

Sally Evans

Senior Leader – People & Culture

Coffee Order – Skim flat white

First Professional Role – Training and Development

My why – “As people of God, what we should be able to provide to all people is hope – lifting them up, not tearing them down. All people everywhere need hope and connection.”

Hew Nunn

Senior Leader – Church Partnerships

Hew Nunn

Senior Leader – Church Partnerships

Coffee Order – Regular almond flat white

First Professional Role – IT & Finance

My why – “I love the Church, and feel called to help churches flourish. I don’t believe a church can truly say it’s flourishing if it’s not working for the good of those in need around them.”

Phill Pickering

Senior Leader – Mission Development

Phill Pickering

Senior Leader – Mission Development

Coffee Order – Small double shot flat white

First Professional Role – Physiotherapy

My why – “Conversations about money are about how we choose to live our values (it’s deep and practical!).”

Drew Turner

Senior Leader – Finance and Corporate Services

Drew Turner

Senior Leader – Finance and Corporate Services

Coffee Order – Large flat white

First Professional Role – Tax Accountant

My why – “I see the Church as uniquely positioned across Australia, with a deep desire to walk with those doing it tough. I understand firsthand that money is complex and can be difficult to talk about, and I love that as an organisation, we speak into that space.”

Megan Wayman

Head of Marketing

Megan Wayman

Head of Marketing

Coffee Order – Latte or a cold brew

First Professional Role – Christian NFP

My why – “God loves His Church, and we should too! I believe the Church can be uplifted and supported to love all people, including those who are financially struggling.”

Stuart Sampson

Head of Community and Services

Stuart Sampson

Head of Community and Services

Coffee Order – Long black (or two scoops of instant coffee)

First Professional Role – Child Protection

My why – “People need meaningful hope and love, and the Church is uniquely called to offer that to people.”