Dr Seifert has a wealth of experience in the not-for-profit sector in leadership, governance, strategic planning, management, development and review, as well as ten years experience as a trustee in the philanthropic sector.

Previously Head of University College at The University of Melbourne and Head of Fintona Girls’ School, Dr Seifert has also been a Director of The Invergowrie Foundation and Chair of the Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Trustees in association with the Dafydd Lewis Trust and ANZ Trustees. She is currently a Member of Council for the Victorian Branch of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.

Bruce Bonyhady, President of Philanthropy Australia, said that he is looking forward to working with Dr Seifert as she leads Philanthropy Australia in a new phase of growth

“Australian Philanthropy is developing its own unique characteristics shaped by the context of Australian society and the role of governments. It is now at a tipping point where it has the potential to scale new heights of significance and achieve lasting benefits for the community,” he said.