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
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 from the University of Technology Sydney with a degree in law and has been practising as a solicitor for over 30 years, being admitted to the NSW Supreme Court and High Court in 1988. She joins LOA after being the deputy Managing Lawyer of NAAFLS, which is an NGO providing legal services to Indigenous clients in NT remote communities, predominately in the field of women’s rights, family violence, victims of crime, family law, child protection. Prior to that, Aniko was in private practise in NSW and has experience in almost every aspect of the law. Aniko has been on the board of organisations ARD Australia (now called Women’s Empowerment in Indian Villages) and the Northern Rivers Music Conservatorium. WEIV works in remote villages in Bihar India and is focussed primarily in providing literacy and numeracy classes, child health and reproductive support groups to mainly Dalit girls and women. Aniko is passionate about empowering girls and women through support and education. Aniko was a fundraiser, treasurer and social media person for the Lismore Greens for over 5 years. In her spare time, she writes articles, loves to swim, sail, snorkel, play the piano, paint & hike.
Maria Berry
Donor Manager
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’. Based in NZ, she works within the Asia Pacific region. Anna is a certified Narrative Coach, experienced executive coach, facilitator, mentor. She is now exploring new pathways, integrating different ‘modalities’ that enable individuals to live their own unique story as a leader in all aspects of their life. Having worked for 35 plus years with leaders of International Businesses and Organisations, such as the UN, the leaders who were most effective were the ones who knew their truth. She has a B.Fine Arts, M.Arts in Chaos, Complexity and Creativity, and M.Applied Science and additionally is a certified Yoga teacher, student of QiGong, and writing a book. Her mission is to explore new possibilities. 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. She also sits on two boards focused on Health and Wellbeing.