Management Team
Joanna Najdzion – Chief Executive Officer
Joanna was appointed as the CEO of St Anthony’s Family Care in 2013.
She has over 25 years’ experience working in the not for profit sector predominantly in the areas of disability services and out of home care.
Joanna has held a range of management and senior management positions with large service providers in the areas of early intervention, post school and community options, employment and foster care services.
Her positions although Sydney based, have included the management of staff and services across several rural areas in NSW.
Joanna’s strengths include leadership, organisational management and strategic planning. She has strong relationships with government and key stakeholders in the community and across the sector. She is passionate about the delivery of high quality services that make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Joanna’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Certificate in Business Management and Masters of Business administration. Joanna held a position on the Executive of Catholic Social Services NSW/ACT between 2013 and 2017.
Maria Santoso – Manager, Business Services
Maria holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Master of Economics in Accounting and is a member of CPA Australia.
As the Manager of Finance & Business Services at St Anthony’s Family Care, Maria is responsible for all financial functions within the organisation. She is instrumental in the financial management of NDIS and CCS claiming and ensuring SAFC is able to operate viably.
Maria has worked as an accountant for over 20 years across various industries including pharmaceutical, corporate travel and the not-for-profit sector.
In addition, she is a member of the management team and contributes to the daily and strategic operations of the organisation which drive performance and compliance. Maria brings a level head and an invaluable perspective which balances corporate efficiency with not-for-profit values.
Rand Mtashar – Manager, Disability Services
Rand a has been part of the St Anthony’s Family Care team for over 3 years working in the field of disability services.
During her time with the organisation Rand has held a number of positions including Individual Supports Coordinator, NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Coordinator and in 2022 took on the role of Manager of Disability Services.
Rand’s passion for supporting people of all abilities to be part of a community and to develop life skills is a source of motivation, as is helping families to access programs that are able to meet their range of needs.
Now as part of the management team, Rand provides input into the overall strategic direction of the organisation to ensure children, young adults and their families receive the highest quality services and appropriate care.
Margherita Bonanno – Manager, Corporate Services
With her team spirit and bubbly personality; in October 2021 Margherita joined St Anthony’s as our Marketing and Communications Coordinator, managing our social media and promotional materials. Her Social Media Diploma and skills not only helped us launch more officially onto the various social media channels we had aspired to, but helped her to liaise with contractors to reinvent our website, breathing new life into it.
In May 2023 a new role within the organisation opened up for an Executive Manager for our new Corporate services department. Having just attained her degree in Business (Marketing), Margherita (known best around our Village as Marge) applied for the role and came through with flying colours.
