About Us

Fran Buckle, Chair
B. Bus (Finance)

Fran has over 40 years’ experience in the Finance sector with several roles from specialist equity derivatives analyst to investment advisor. In her more than 20-year association with SAFC, Fran has provided professional advice on the corporation’s investments and since retiring has been a member of the Finance and Audit Committee. Fran was appointed Chair of the Board in November 2023.

Margaret Crowley
(B.A., Grad Dip Counselling, M.App.Sci. MAPS, MAICD)

Margaret is a Psychologist who has held office as a CEO and senior executive in Not-For-Profit organisations. She has clinical experience with children and adolescent disability and mental health. She has over thirty years’ experience as a Company Director. Margaret was appointed to the Board in November 2017.

Danielle Achikian
(B.A. Sydney Uni)

For over 30 years Danielle has worked in a variety of industries focusing on communication, fundraising and events. She has operated her own consultancy business since 2009. Danielle was appointed to the Board in November 2017 and is also a member of the Marketing Sub-Committee.

Catherine Mullane
(MSW, MPA, BSW, BA)

Catherine has worked at senior levels in NSW state government including as Director Community Services, Family and Community Services from 2007-17. More recently she has been involved in independent reviews of children in the out-of-home care system. Catherine was appointed to the Board in 2017.

Sister Jane Kowalczuk
(M.Ed, B.Ed (Theology), B.IT, GradDip (Ed), DipT)

Sr. Jane has been a Principal at three Catholic schools and worked in education and technology programs at Mary MacKillop Place. She has also been involved in website development for the Sisters of St Joseph. Currently, Sr. Jane is working in Elder Care and Technology in the Josephite NSW Region. Jane was appointed to the Board in 2017.

Jude Gibson
Masters/BCom/BA – Human Resources (GAICD)

Jude’s work experience consists of over 20 years’ experience in the Asia Pacific region as a senior manager and Head of HR in the areas of industrial relations and human resource management. He currently works as a General Manager in Workplace Relations for The Salvation Army which is one of the largest global not for profits. His area of specialty is industrial and employment relations in large corporations, multinationals completing enterprise agreements, developing remuneration frameworks, and delivering change and project management in the area of industrial relations and employment labour law.

Jim Doyle 
(M. Ed. (Leadership), B.A. (Hons) Dip Ed., Dip Min,)

Jim has worked at senior levels in both Catholic Education and Catholic Social Services. His roles have included Executive Director of Dunlea Centre (formerly Boys’ Town) Engadine, Director of Workplace Education and Training at Centacare and as Principal 0f 3 Catholic High Schools.  Since retiring from full time work, he has supported organisations develop leadership solutions through use of The Leadership Circle assessment tools, acted as the Spiritual Advisor for NSW St Vincent de Paul Support Services and worked as a professional companion in the NSW Independent Schools Flagship Program. Jim was previously appointed to the SAFC Board in 2011, has completed the AICD Company Directors course and was previously a member of the Dunlea Centre Board.

Charles Cosgrove
B.Bus., LL.B., Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW

Charles is a compliance professional with experience managing compliance frameworks across the Asia Pacific region in the financial services sector. Currently serving as a Compliance & Legal Manager within the industry, he has a proven track record in regulatory compliance, compliance risk management, advising on the cross border distribution and marketing of investment funds, and strategic monitoring of enterprise controls. Charles was appointed to the SAFC board in 2025, has a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws from the University of Technology, Sydney and is admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW.

Theresa Gin
B.Bus (Accounting) FCA

Theresa is a highly experienced Chartered Accountant with over 40 years of expertise in public practice and commerce. Throughout her career, Theresa has provided strategic financial leadership, governance oversight, and business advisory services across a multitude of industries. Theresa is a member of the Finance and Audit Committee and was appointed to the Board in December 2024.