Our Team

The Management Committee

Charlie Cristi

President

Charlie also serves as Cambodia Liaison and Child Protection Officer and is on the communication team.

Charlie lived in Phnom Penh for many years, after going to Cambodia in 2010 as a volunteer through AUSAID. During this time she worked closely with LOA and LO Cambodia as a volunteer, whilst working as a teacher of Art and Design at one of the International Schools. She then spent 3 years working with the Ministry of Education in Bhutan, advising them on inclusive education, before moving to Wellington, NZ, where she currently coordinates support for students with additional needs and trauma. Charlie has a Masters in Special Education and a Graduate Certificate in Trauma Aware Education. She also currently sits on two school boards in New Zealand.

Jane Lyttleton

Vice President

Jane Lyttleton is an author, teacher and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  She trained in genetics and biochemistry at the University of London, and studied TCM in Australia and China. She lectures at universities in Sydney and internationally, and sits on the Board of NICM at Western Sydney University where she is an Adjunct Fellow. Jane has long been dedicated to the education and health of women and children. She helped establish Lotus Outreach Australia in 2004 after she and a group of Lotus Outreach members traveled to Thailand and Cambodia meeting local groups working to combat sex trafficking. She was President of LOA from 2014 – 2022 and prior to that the Vice President.

Madeleine Lawler

Secretary

Madeleine brings her tertiary education background and professional consulting experience to the role with Lotus Outreach Australia. She has a diverse management background in non-profits, government and private sector entities and is proud to support LOA with its powerful program elevating and protecting girls in Cambodia.

Charles Berry

Treasurer

Charles Berry was British, born in Asia and has lived in several Asian countries. He is big brother to an adopted Cambodian sister. He is now proudly Australian. As a young adult he recognises the excellent support and education his sister had growing up here. He now helps LOA to support the welfare of young girls and women in Cambodia. Charles is pursuing a career in finance.

Aniko Papp

Governance Officer

Aniko graduated in law from the University of Technology Sydney and has been practicing as a solicitor for over 30 years. She joins LOA after being the deputy Managing Lawyer of NAAFLS, an NGO providing legal services to Indigenous clients in NT remote communities. She has been on the board of  Women’s Empowerment in Indian Villages (providing education to young Dalit women in remote Bihar) and the Northern Rivers Music Conservatorium. She was a fundraiser, treasurer and social media person for the Lismore Greens for over 5 years. Aniko is passionate about empowering girls and women through support and education. In her spare time, she writes, swims, sails, snorkesl, plays the piano, paints & hikes.

Maria Berry

Donor Liaison

Maria is a doctor of Chinese medicine and has completed Asian studies in London and China.
While living and working in Asia she and her husband adopted a young girl from a Khmer orphanage. Back home in Australia she and her family are very aware of the privilege that free education, healthcare and other supports offers our children.
Maria wants to offer some of her good fortune to her adopted child’s Khmer peers.
She is inspired by what LOA offers its scholarship girls and is moved by the donors who give so generously and graciously.

Lara Moor

Donor Manager

Lara Moor is a designer, researcher and strategist. Originally trained in neuroscience, she has worked in healthcare venture capitalism and investment, created strategies across public hospital groups and now works to help companies understand people and help shape the future. Having experienced the privilege of a good education in Australia, she is passionate about the effects this can have on vulnerable girls’ lives and those of their communities.

Anna Harper

Lotus Outreach International Liaison

Anna also serves as Risk Managment Officer

Anna Harper is the founder of The Tall Journey, guiding individuals, groups and organisations to fully embody their ‘story’. Anna is a certified Narrative Coach, executive coach, facilitator and mentor. She has worked for 35 plus years with leaders of International Businesses and Organisations, such as the UN.  She has a B.Fine Arts, M.Arts in Chaos, Complexity and Creativity, and M.Applied Science and additionally is a certified Yoga teacher. She is committed to helping at-risk Cambodian girls gain safe, fulfilled and independent lives. Anna was Treasurer for Lotus Outreach Australia from 2004- 2012, and President from 2012 to 2014. She sits on the board of Lotus Outreach International.

In Country Sub-committee

Pisey Chea

LOCAM officer

Pisey is from Banteay Meanchey Province, north Cambodia on the border with Thailand. She was selected into the Girls’ Access To Education (GATE) program when she was in 9th grade and has been supported by Lotus Outreach until the completion of her schooling and degree. In the past, Pisey has volunteered in many capacities including data collection, advocacy and non-formal education. In 2016 Pisey started working part-time with CWCC as a community organizing (CO) staff member. This project allowed her to work with youth, villagers, and local authorities. All these experiences built her passion for teaching and mentoring children, youth and women. Pisey joined the Lotus Outreach Cambodia office in March 2017.

Raksmey Var

In Country Representative, Cambodia

Raksmey first volunteered as a teacher and mentor for a youth group providing social services to poor children, where she taught kids about children’s rights. While also working as an English teacher at a private school, Raksmey decided she wanted to do more to help children. Raksmey completed her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting in 2004 at the National University of Management in Cambodia. In 2007, she received her Master’s in Gender and Development Studies from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. Raksmey’s particular areas of focus include children’s education, child and youth mobility and employment, livelihood development, child labor, human trafficking and sexual exploitation.