WTM Founding Member Profiles 2011

ANNABEL ARMSTRONG
WTM Founding Member

Annabel Armstrong, BA Dip Ed, 41 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Brisbane and was educated at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School. Annabel was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1993 by school friend and WTM Founding Member Emma Cullen-Ward. After graduating from the Queensland University of Technology Annabel moved to Sydney in 1998 to directly support the WTM and works as an art teacher on the North Shore while helping develop the work of the WTM.

SUSAN ARMSTRONG
WTM Founding Member

Susan Armstrong, BRurSc (Hons), 42 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a sheep station near Cumnock in central-west NSW and was educated at Abbotsleigh Girls School. Given a copy of Beyond by Steven van Hemert, a close friend of Jeremy, in 1991, Susan followed up her interest in the book’s ideas while attending the University of New England. After graduating in 1996, Susan moved to Sydney to directly support the work of the WTM and assists with WTM projects.

SAM BELFIELD
WTM Founding Member

Sam Belfield, BRurSc (Hons), 42 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a sheep station near Armidale in central north NSW and was educated at The Kings School, Sydney. He was introduced to the understandings of the human condition in 1993 by a number of other students who were also attending the University of New England, in particular WTM Founding Member Susan Armstrong. Sam moved to Sydney in 1996 to support the WTM and has been deeply involved in a broad range of its activities since then. Sam is working as the CEO of a manufacturing business.

JOHN BIGGS
WTM Founding Member

John Biggs, BCom LLB, 45 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on the Gold Coast and the south-pacific islands of Vanuatu before moving to Brisbane in the early 1980’s to attend the Anglican Church Grammar School. In 1990, while studying at the University of Queensland, John became interested in the WTM’s ideas through his close friend and WTM Founding Member James West. He worked full-time for the WTM for a year in 1995 before moving to Sydney to closely support the WTM. John is a Director at a commercial law firm in Sydney. He is involved in the WTM assisting with various matters.

RICHARD BIGGS
WTM Founding Member

Richard Biggs, BCom CPA, 43 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up mainly in south-east Queensland and was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane. In 1991, while studying Commerce at the University of Queensland he was introduced to the understandings of the human condition by his friend James West and his brother John. After graduating Richard moved to Sydney in 1996 to directly support the WTM. A certified accountant, he is involved in the financial management and other aspects of the WTM and works as the financial controller of a manufacturing business.

ANTHONY CLARKE
WTM Founding Member

Anthony Clarke, 49 (at Jan 1 2016), was born in Malvern, Victoria, and grew up on Queensland’s Gold Coast where he attended Aquinas College. From 1985–87 he studied Industrial Design at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, before working in the architectural industry as a CAD technician. In 1995, Anthony became interested in the WTM’s ideas through publicity in the media. Anthony moved to Sydney in 2006 to directly support the WTM’s work and works as an architectural technician.

LYNETTE COLLINS
WTM Founding Member

Lynette (Lyn) Collins BEd, 55 (as at Jan 2016) grew up in Hobart, Tasmania and was educated at Hobart Matriculation College and the Tasmanian College of Advanced Education. Wife of Steve Collins, Lyn was introduced to the ideas through his involvement in the WTM and developed a deep interest of her own. After supporting the WTM from their home south of Hobart for more than a decade and a half, Lyn, Steve and their family moved to Sydney in 2008 to support the WTM more directly. Lyn works as an Online Educational Designer providing support and training to University Lecturers.

STEVEN COLLINS
WTM Founding Member

Steven Collins BEd, 55 (as at Jan 2016) grew up in Hobart, Tasmania and was educated at Hobart Matriculation College and the University of Tasmania. With a love of the outdoors and the social sciences, Steven purchased a copy of Beyond from a Hobart bookstore in 1992 when he noticed that Tim Macartney-Snape had written the foreword. Soon after, Steve and his wife Lyn became involved in the WTM’s activities, travelling regularly from their home south of Hobart to Sydney and other places to participate in WTM events and activities. Steve, Lyn and their family moved to Sydney in 2008 to support the WTM more directly. He works as a school teacher on Sydney’s northern beaches.

LACHLAN COLQUOUN
WTM Founding Member

Lachlan Colquhoun, BE (Hons) DipEngPrac, 44 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Brisbane and was educated at Brisbane Grammar School. He was introduced to the understandings of the human condition in 1991 through his best friend WTM Founding Member John Biggs while attending the University of Queensland. Lachlan moved to Sydney in 1997 to directly support the WTM and after completing his engineering degree at the University of Technology in Sydney, he worked for a multi-national engineering company. He is involved in many aspects of the WTM and works in business development for an engineering company.

ERIC CROOKE
WTM Founding Member

Eric Crooke, BE (Mech) BCom, 45 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Brisbane where he attended the Anglican Church Grammar School. He was introduced to the understandings of the human condition by his friend and WTM Founding Member John Biggs in 1990 while attending the University of Queensland. After moving to Sydney in early 1998 to directly support the WTM, Eric rose to be the NSW Manager for his division in a leading Australian packaging company. He is involved in the financial management and other aspects of the WTM and now works as the executive manager in an engineering business.

EMMA CULLEN-WARD
WTM Founding Member

Emma Cullen-Ward, BCom, 42 (at Jan 1 2016), was introduced to the WTM’s work while studying Commerce at the University of Queensland. Inspired by the WTM’s efforts to engage debate in the scientific and broader community, Emma moved to Sydney in 1996 with her partner John Biggs and pursued a career in public relations and issues management. By 2003, she was a partner of a leading Sydney-based communications firm before joining a global investment bank to manage its media relations and public affairs. Throughout her career, Emma has assisted the WTM on many projects, including the launch of A Species In Denial in 2003. She is the director of a communications business in Sydney.

FIONA CULLEN-WARD
WTM Founding Member

Fiona Cullen-Ward, BA, 40 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Brisbane where she attended St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School. Fiona was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1992 by her cousin, WTM Founding Member James West. After graduating from the University of Queensland, Fiona worked in hospitality before moving to Sydney in 2001 to directly support the WTM. Fiona has a background in editing and public relations and works as a consultant in a communications company. She provides editorial support for all the WTM’s projects, including Jeremy Griffith’s latest book, FREEDOM: The End of The Human Condition.

ANTHONY CUMMINS
WTM Founding Member

Anthony Cummins, BArch, 45 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up at Noosa Heads on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and attended the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane. He was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1992 by his long-time friends and WTM members John Biggs and Eric Crooke whilst studying at the University of Queensland. Anthony moved to Sydney in 1996 to directly support the WTM where he now works as the WTM’s Accounts Manager and in administration.

NEIL DUNS
WTM Founding Member

Neil Duns, BScAgr, 34 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Tamworth where he was educated at Tamworth High School. He studied Agriculture at the University of Sydney, where he was the Senior Student of Wesley College in his final year. After working in horticulture in Australia, Neil worked in Vietnam for a fresh produce marketing company for a number of years. Neil was introduced to the WTM through a friend and then became interested in the information after reading Beyond the Human Condition. Neil became actively involved in the WTM in 2006. He is currently involved in developing the work of the WTM.

SALLY EDGAR
WTM Founding Member

Sally Edgar, BA, 42 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Dalby in southern Queensland and was educated at New England Girls School in Armidale NSW, before attending the University of Queensland in Brisbane. She was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1998 by WTM Founding Member Nick Shaw while working as a rural journalist. In May 2000, Sally moved to Sydney to support the WTM and continued to work in the rural media sector. Sally helped manage the launch of bestseller A Species In Denial, in June 2003, and assists the WTM PR team with various projects. She works as a Public Relations Coordinator for a Not For Profit organisation in Sydney.

ANNA FITZGERALD
WTM Founding Member

Anna Fitzgerald, PhD, 39 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Auckland, New Zealand where she was educated at Baradene College. Anna became interested in the WTM through a school friend. In 2004, after completing her PhD in Biological Sciences, she moved to Sydney to further her understanding of the human condition and actively support the WTM. Anna has worked in the biotech industry, primarily in the area of genome science, and assists with the WTM’s public relations. Anna became a Director of World Transformation Movement, Inc. in 2019.

BRONWYN FITZGERALD
WTM Founding Member

Bronwyn FitzGerald, BAg Ec (Hons), 41 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a farm near Goondiwindi in southern Queensland and was educated at St Peters in Brisbane and Goodiwindi High School. Bronwyn was introduced to the understandings of the human condition at the University of New England in 1994 by WTM Founding Member Susan Armstrong. She moved to Sydney in 1996 to directly support and develop the work of the World Transformation Movement.

CONNOR FITZGERALD
WTM Founding Member

Connor FitzGerald, BRurSc, 36 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a property outside Glen Innes, NSW and was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane and studied Rural Science at the University of New England, Armidale. Connor became interested in the WTM through his friend and WTM Founding Member William Salter as well as through his close friendship with WTM Founding Members Prue, Anna, Polly and Tess Watson. In 2004, Connor moved to Sydney to directly support the WTM. He is involved in many aspects of the WTM and works as a salesman in the North Sydney office of an international exporter.

ANTHONY GOWING
WTM Founding Member

Anthony Gowing, ADFM (University of Sydney-Orange), 36 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a cattle property in north western NSW and was educated at Knox Grammar School in Sydney. He was introduced to the understandings of the human condition in 1996 by his friend William Salter and Will’s sister Genevieve Salter. Since leaving university he has worked on several rural properties across Australia. From 2000–2003 Tony represented the NSW Country Rugby Union and in 2003 was awarded ‘Player of the Year’ for the competition. Tony became actively involved in the WTM in 2005 and currently helps in developing the work of the WTM. Tony became a Director of the World Transformation Movement in October 2009.

JEREMY GRIFFITH
WTM Founding Member

Jeremy Griffith was raised on a sheep ranch in rural New South Wales, Australia. He graduated from Sydney University with a degree in biology and spent six years in Tasmania where he undertook the most thorough investigation ever into the extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger. In 1975, he began writing about the human condition and in 1983 established the non-profit World Transformation Movement to facilitate enquiry into this all-important subject. He has written numerous works on the human condition, including the bestselling book, A Species in Denial (2004) and now, in 2016, his summa masterpiece, FREEDOM: The End of the Human Condition.

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SIMON GRIFFITH
WTM Founding Member

Simon Griffith, 62 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a sheep station near Mumbil in central-west NSW and was educated at Tudor House School in NSW and Geelong Grammar School in Victoria. Simon began a degree in architecture at the University of Newcastle but left after injuring his leg in a car accident and deciding to pursue his interest in travel and the hospitality industry. These interests culminated in Simon designing, building and running a successful youth hostel at Avalon on Sydney’s northern beaches, a business that he sold in 1995 to help fund the WTM. Simon is Jeremy’s youngest brother and has always been interested in and supportive of his study of the human condition. Simon is recognised as one of the Founding Directors of the WTM having retired as a Director in 2009.

DAMON ISHERWOOD
WTM Founding Member

Damon Isherwood, BArch, 49 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney and was educated at Sydney Grammar School. Damon attended the University of NSW and became interested in the understanding of the human condition after reading a review of Beyond in the Bulletin magazine in 1991. Damon became actively involved in the WTM in 1996. He is an experienced Quality and Workplace Safety manager and currently assists with WTM projects.

FELICITY JACKSON
WTM Founding Member

Felicity (Flick) Jackson, BSc, 42 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Bairnsdale in eastern Victoria and was educated at Geelong Grammar School. While attending the University of New England in 1993, Felicity was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by other fellow students, including WTM Founding Member Susan Armstrong. She moved to Sydney in 1996 to directly support the WTM. Flick works as an accounts clerk and is an enthusiastic participant in the WTM.

CHARLOTTE JAMES
WTM Founding Member

Charlotte James, BAg Ec (Hons), 41 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Melbourne and attended Lauriston Girls School in Melbourne. She was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1994 by WTM Founding Member Susan Armstrong while attending the University of New England and moved to Sydney in 1996 to directly support the WTM. Charlotte currently works in aged care in Melbourne and is dedicated to the work of the WTM.

LEE (HEULWEN) JONES
WTM Founding Member

Lee (Heulwen) Jones, BA, 42 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up mostly on a sheep station near Barraba in north-west NSW and was educated at Calrossy Girls School, Tamworth. Lee was introduced to the understandings of the human condition in 1990 by WTM Founding Member and good friend Prue Watson and moved to Sydney in 1997 to directly support the WTM. She works part-time as an IT consultant and works in the WTM’s IT department.

MONICA KODET
WTM Founding Member

Monica Kodet, DipTeach, 44 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney where she was educated at the Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney before attending Sydney’s Institute of Early Childhood. She was introduced to the understanding of the human condition whilst overseas in 1995, and became actively involved in the WTM in 1997. Monica works in the WTM’s administration department.

ANTHONY LANDAHL
WTM Founding Member

Anthony Landahl, BAg Ec, 41 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney where he was educated at Barker College before attending Sydney University. He was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1992 by a number of WTM members prior to undertaking a four-wheel-drive expedition around Australia with school friends. Anthony has been deeply involved in the WTM since 1996 and currently works as a General Manager for a Financial Services company.

DOUG LOBBAN
WTM Founding Member

Doug Lobban, 37 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a property near Gunnedah in northern NSW. He was educated at St. Mary’s college in Gunnedah and the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane before completing his senior years at Farrer Agricultural Memorial High School in Tamworth. Doug was introduced to the understandings of the human condition by his friends WTM Founding Members Polly Watson and William Salter. Doug works for a design and manufacturing business whilst helping to develop the work of the WTM.

TIM MACARTNEY-SNAPE
WTM Founding Member

Tim Macartney-Snape AM OAM, BSc, 59 (at Jan 1 2016). A twice honoured Order of Australia recipient, Tim was born in Tanzania and moved to Australia in 1967 to a small farm in north eastern Victoria. Educated at Geelong Grammar School, Tim attended the Australian National University in Canberra where his passion for mountaineering developed, becoming the only summiteer on the ANU’s 1978 Dunagiri expedition in the Indian Himalaya. Tim went on to climb dozens of peaks in the Himalaya, and was the first Australian to ascend Everest in 1984, a feat that was also achieved without the aid of oxygen and via a new route. He returned to Everest in 1990 when he climbed the mountain from sea level on the Bay of Bengal. Tim was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1987 by Jeremy and became one of the Founding Directors of the WTM in 1990, and a Patron of the WTM in 2009. Tim is a director of an outdoor equipment business, Sea to Summit, a consultant to World Expeditions, and assists with the WTM’s public relations.

SEE TIM’S EXTENDED PROFILE

MANUS MCFADYEN
WTM Founding Member

Manus McFadyen, BA, 58 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up mainly in Sydney where he was educated at St Pius X College before attending Sydney University. Manus has worked in Human Resource Management within the Australian Public Service since 1982 where he is an HR Manager. He played and coached rugby union with the Gordon Rugby Union Club for 20 years and is still coaching successfully on the Northern Beaches. Manus became a friend of Jeremy in 1989 and actively interested in the understanding of the human condition in 1991. He helps the WTM as a personnel adviser and in administration.

SIMON MACKINTOSH
WTM Founding Member

Simon Mackintosh, 45 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and was educated at Wanganui Collegiate. Simon was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1994 by a family friend. Simon, who is a musician—his CD, On The Road To Find Out, contains songs about the work of the WTM—moved to Sydney to directly support the WTM in 1999. He currently works as a builder in New Zealand and is dedicated to the work of the WTM.

SEAN MAKIM
WTM Founding Member

Sean Makim, 35 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a farm near Croppa Creek in northern NSW and was educated at Toowoomba Grammar School. He was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by his cousin, WTM supporter Damian Makim, and moved to Sydney in 2000 to support the WTM. He currently works as a builder in north west NSW and is dedicated to the work of the WTM.

KEN MIALL
WTM Founding Member

Ken Miall, 23 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a farm near Tamworth in northern NSW and completed his education at Oxley High School in 2009. He was introduced to the understandings of the human condition by his father, WTM Founding Member, Tony Miall. Ken currently works as a stockman in north west NSW. He actively participates in the development of the WTM.

TONY MIALL
WTM Founding Member

Tony Miall, 50 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney NSW and attended Barker College. After leaving school he worked in the thoroughbred, cattle and sheep industries. He was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1997 by his friend and WTM Founding Director Tim Watson. He is involved in developing the WTM and works as sales manager in Tamworth in northern NSW.

RACHEL O’BRIEN
WTM Founding Member

Acknowledgement
With our deepest love we at the WTM honour the life of WTM Founding Member Rachel O’Brien who tragically passed away due to cancer in August 2004. Rachel is a close friend of each one of us and was an integral part of the work and fellowship of this project for many years. We miss her terribly and will keep her with us everyday and always.

JAMES PRESS
WTM Founding Member

James Press, BSc, 43 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney and attended Knox Grammar School. In 1991, during his first year at Sydney’s Macquarie University, James was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by school friends who had met WTM Founding Director Tim Macartney-Snape whilst travelling around Australia. James became actively involved in the WTM in 1996 and currently works with developing the work of the WTM co-ordinating the Video and IT departments. James became a Director of the WTM in December 2010.

STACY RODGER
WTM Founding Member

Stacy Rodger, BEd GradDip Special Education, 49 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney and was educated at Killara High School, St George Institute of Education and the University of Canberra. She was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1991 and has been a member since then. Stacy is a WTM Director, is part of the PR team and she works as a special education teacher. She lives in the southern highlands of NSW with her partner Tim Macartney-Snape with whom she also helps conduct trekking expeditions in the Himalaya.

MARCUS ROWELL
WTM Founding Member

Marcus Rowell, BSc (Hons), 44 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up mainly in Hobart, Tasmania, where he was educated at Hobart College before attending the University of Tasmania. As a Queen’s Scout with a love of the outdoors, Marcus purchased Beyond from the university bookshop in 1992 after seeing Tim Macartney-Snape had written the foreword. Marcus completed his honours degree in biology with the results being published in the Australian Journal of Botany. He worked as a biologist and made regular trips to the WTM in Sydney before moving there in 1997 to support the WTM. Marcus heads the WTM’s Information Technology department.

GENEVIEVE SALTER
WTM Founding Member

Genevieve Salter, 40 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Tamworth and attended Calrossy Girls School. She was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1991 through WTM Founding Member Lee Jones and her friendship with Tim and Ali Watson and their four daughters. In 1996, Genevieve moved to Sydney to directly support the WTM. She currently works helping to develop the work of the WTM.

WILLIAM SALTER
WTM Founding Member

William Salter, BAg, 36 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Tamworth and was educated at Knox Grammar School in Sydney. He studied Agriculture at the University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury campus where he was President of the Students’ Union. Will became interested in the WTM through his sister and WTM Founding Member, Genevieve, and through his life long friendship with Tim and Ali Watson and their four daughters. Will became actively involved in the WTM in 2001. He is involved in developing the work of the WTM and works as a portfolio manager in a specialised chemicals company.

NICHOLAS SHAW
WTM Founding Member

Nicholas Shaw, BCom LLB CA, 42 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Goondiwindi in southern Queensland and was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane, before attending the University of Queensland, and then qualifying as a chartered accountant. He was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1992 by school friend and WTM Founding Member Richard Biggs. Nick moved to Sydney in 1999 to directly support the WTM. Nick is a director of a chartered accounting firm in Sydney and assists in managing WTM finances.

WENDY SKELTON
WTM Founding Member

Wendy Skelton, RN, RM, 38 (at May 2016), grew up on a property near Tambo, Central Western QLD and was educated at Stuartholme College. Wendy became interested in the understandings of the human condition in 2003 through WTM Founding Member Stirling West. Wendy’s interest in the ideas was formulated while studying to become a midwife in 2005. Wendy actively supports the work of the WTM and works in a large Sydney hospital.

PETER STOREY
WTM Founding Member

Peter Storey, BA (Hons), 43 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Brisbane where he was educated at Nudgee College. Peter was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1994 by WTM Founding Member Annabel Armstrong while at the Queensland University of Technology. After graduation Peter pursued his interest in art and music and in 2000 moved to Sydney to directly support the WTM. Peter works in the music and hospitality industry and is dedicated to the work of the WTM.

KATRINA MAKIM
WTM Founding Member

Katrina Makim, Diploma Business (Admin), 34 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a farm near Orange in rural NSW where she was educated at James Sheahan Catholic High School before attending Williams Business College in North Sydney. She was introduced to the understandings of the human condition in 2002 by WTM Founding Member Will Salter and through her friendship with Prue Westbrook. She currently works as a business administrator in north west NSW and is dedicated to the work of the WTM.

ALI WATSON
WTM Founding Member

Ali Watson, RN, 63 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up on a farm near Cowra in southern NSW and was educated at the Methodist Ladies College, Burwood, in Sydney. Wife of Tim Watson, Ali became interested in the understanding of the human condition through Tim’s involvement in the WTM. Tim and Ali moved to Sydney in 2011 and Ali is involved in many aspects of the WTM, as well as working part-time as a registered nurse.

POLLY WATSON
WTM Founding Member

Polly Watson, RN, 36 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Tamworth in northern NSW where she was educated at Calrossy Girls School. Polly was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by her father, WTM Founding Director Tim, and older sisters, Prue and Anna. Polly moved to Sydney in 2006 to become actively involved with the WTM. She works at the WTM, assisting the IT department and in developing the work of the WTM.

PRUE WATSON
WTM Founding Member

Prue Watson, 41 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Tamworth in northern NSW where she was educated at Calrossy Girls School and in her senior years at the performing arts school, McDonald College, Sydney. Prue was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by her father, WTM Founding Director Tim. She began a degree at the University of New England before leaving to further her studies of the understandings of the human condition. In 1996, Prue moved to Sydney to actively support the work of the WTM. She is involved in developing the work of the WTM and works as a business administrator.

TESS WATSON
WTM Founding Member

Tess (Tiger) Watson, BA Commerce, 34 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in northern NSW where she was educated at Calrossy Girls School. She was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by her father, WTM Founding Director Tim, and older sisters, Prue and Anna. After graduating from the University of New England in Armidale, Tess worked as a marketing manager for three years before working and travelling around Australia. She moved to Sydney in 2006 to directly support the work of the WTM and works in the Video department.

TIM WATSON
WTM Founding Member

Tim Watson, 68 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Sydney and was educated at Knox Grammar School. Tim is a long-time friend of Jeremy and first became interested in and supportive of the understanding of the human condition in the late 1970’s. With his background as a computer analyst and successful businessman, he has dedicated nearly three decades of steadfast support to the WTM. Tim and his wife Ali moved to Sydney in 2011. Tim is recognised as one of the Founding Directors of the WTM having retired as a Director in 2009.

JAMES WEST
WTM Founding Member

James West, BEMech (Hons), 43 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Mackay, Queensland, then Nigeria and Thailand, before attending the Anglican Church Grammar School in Brisbane. James’ father has been a friend of Jeremy since attending the University of New England together in the 1960’s and James was introduced to the understanding of the human condition in 1989 by Jeremy’s brother Simon at a family Christmas party. James began his engineering degree at the University of Queensland where he interested his friends John and Richard Biggs in the understanding of the human condition. In 1992, he moved to Sydney to be able to support the WTM directly and subsequently completed his degree at Sydney University. He is involved in many aspects of the WTM and works as an engineer in a manufacturing business.

STIRLING WEST
WTM Founding Member

Stirling West, Asc Dip AppSc, 39 (at Jan 1 2016), was born in Nigeria and at the age of six returned to Australia where he was educated at Brisbane Boys College. He was introduced to the understanding of the human condition by his brother James in 1989. In 1997 Stirling finished his tertiary education at the University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus and moved to Sydney to directly support the WTM. Stirling works in fundraising for an animal rescue organisation in Sydney, where he also generates photographic and video material used in it’s training, marketing, fundraising and social media. Stirling is enthusiastically involved in many aspects of the WTM.

PRUE WESTBROOK
WTM Founding Member

Prue Westbrook, BBS, 34 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up mainly in Orange in rural NSW where she was educated at James Sheahan Catholic High School. She completed a Bachelor of Business degree at the University of Western Sydney where in 2000 she was a first year student representative for the student union. Prue became interested in the understandings of the human condition in early 2002 through discussions with WTM Founding Member Will Salter who also attended UWS, and later that year became actively involved in the WTM. Prue works for a business advisory company in Sydney whilst helping develop the work of the WTM.

ANNIE WILLIAMS
WTM Founding Member

Annie Williams, 54 (at Jan 1 2016), grew up in Panania in Sydney and was educated at Sir Joseph Banks High School. Annie met Jeremy while she was attending Alexander Mackie Art College in Sydney and soon after they began their relationship—and have been working together on this project every day since. Annie is one of the Founding Directors of the WTM, having retired as a Director in 2006.