Lesley Podesta

Lesley Podesta is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the non-profit sector and government relations. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Red Mitten and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Kilfinan Australia, Podesta has previously held significant roles, including Director of Government Relations at Phoenix Australia and CEO of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation. Podesta also contributed as Head of Global Partnerships & Advocacy at The Fred Hollows Foundation, and held key positions in the Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts from the University of Melbourne, alongside studies at Deakin University and the University of Sydney.