VISION

We envision a global community that promotes a just and sustainable world that celebrates diversity and governs by the paradigm that “we are all in this together.”

MISSION

To catalyse new leadership and accelerate global solutions. Our mission is to CONNECT, INSPIRE and ACTIVATE exceptional social innovators and the next generation of influential families around the world, with a focus on youth aged 18-45.

Lucinda steggles, EXECUTIVE officeR

Lucy is the Executive Officer of NEXUS Australia and a member of the NEXUS Global Mental Health Council, having been involved with NEXUS since 2015. Lucy has been a delegate and speaker at several NEXUS Global Summits, including as an official delegate to the United Nations Population Fund brains trust on Youth Creating a Resilient World. Passionate about philanthropy and social entrepreneurship, Lucy has used her time and skills to passionately drive social change. After working in professional services for 13 years both within Australia and the UK, in 2019 Lucy moved into not-for-profit and sits on the executive leadership team at youth mental health organisation, batyr. Lucy has been an active member of Philanthropy Australia’s Next Generation of Giving Program since 2014, and is also involved in her families philanthropic giving.

ISABELLA WIGGS

Bella is a Director of the Wiggs Foundation and an Adviser for the Net Zero Economy Agency of the Australia Government Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Bella has worked as an Engagement Strategist at Groundswell Giving and a Strategy and Operations Director at Coalition for Conservation. She has worked at Social Ventures Australia on campaign design, in financial services, including on strategies for carbon risks and offset approaches in portfolio management, and as a volunteer consultant with NFPs. Bella has served as a Fellow for United Nations Academic Impact at the University of Sydney, and sat on the inaugural Climate Action Committee at Mosman Council. Bella is a keen writer, working freelance and pro bono, and has interned as a journalist at Channel 9 and the Wardrobe Crisis. Her fiction work has also been published. Bella has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney.

Caleb Adams

As an Associate Director of ESG and Sustainable Investment at E&P Financial Group, Caleb is dedicated to channelling capital towards high-impact investment opportunities. As a proud Wulli-Wulli man, he is equally passionate about promoting First Nations economic development. Caleb is a Non-Executive Director for the Climate Action Network Australia (CANA), a member of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) First Nations Reference Group, and a recent contributor the 2023 UNPFII EGM on “Indigenous Peoples in a Green Economy”. Caleb brings extensive experience in developing operational sustainability strategies, having worked with leading organisations such as Lendlease and AMP Capital, while regularly providing strategic guidance to non-profit organisations. Caleb holds a Master of Development Studies from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Engineering from Griffith University and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).

MASSIMO BELGIORNO-NETTIS

Massimo combines a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, a career in construction, and an MBA to manage investments in a private family office. His investment focus is on early-stage venture capital, Australian real estate, and global listed equities. Massimo is a lifelong learner and possesses a keen interest in natural history, anthropology, the environment, science, and education. Massimo is the Sydney Ambassador for Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Committee, a Director of the Australian Museum Foundation, and supports Positive Education Schools Association and Environmental Leadership Australia. Massimo is the proud father of two (very cute) young girls and on the weekends can be found hydrofoil surfing on Sydney’s eastern beaches.

ANGUS CROWTHER 

Angus is co-founder and Director of Tanck, a strategic advisory and communications firm that supports for-purpose and social sector clients to drive better advocacy and engagement of government and philanthropy. His political experience, advising to ministers in the executive functions of government, has given Angus an edge that he brings to his social sector clients and also to Nexus. He works with a broad cohort of clients who are seeking to affect positive social change, supporting social sector leaders to navigate the pathways and machinery of government to ensure the voice of the sector is better represented in government decision making. Angus joined the Nexus Australia committee in 2019.

Tyson FenAY

Tyson sits on the Board of Philanthropy Australia and Chairs their New Gen Network. Tyson leads Caradonna Capital, a development firm characterised by a conscientious approach towards environmental responsibility and community. Concurrently, Tyson runs the Australian arm of XIO Lift, one of the largest elevator manufacturers in the world. Prior to these two roles, Tyson co-led Project Echidna for a NSW member of parliament, with the ex-APAC Marketing Lead at Google. Outside of his professional roles, he leads a fundraising charity called “A Night in the Doghouse”. Each year, their team of young professionals organises a 500-person black-tie charity ball in both Brisbane and Sydney. Through these events, they donate over $150,000 to the Black Dog Institute every year, supporting mental health research and awareness. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Advanced Studies from the University of Sydney.

Martin Green

Martin is a long standing members of NEXUS and Philanthropy Australia’s New Gen Network. Martin works at the intersection of social purpose business and social purpose book publishing, publishing books with an impact focus – primarily under the Lost the Plot imprint – and as a director of Pantera Press and the Pantera Press Foundation, with the aim of maximising and promoting social good. He is also a director of Australia’s leading poetry organisation Red Room Poetry, plays in a band and volunteers in music production for at-risk youth at arts charity Heaps Decent.

GRACE MATHEW

As Managing Director of WeThink, Grace consults on impact investment, growth strategy and market engagement, with recent clients ranging from significant impact investment funds to global firms including Google and DLA Piper. Grace sits on the Board of the Healthcare Impact Foundation and co-leads the Global Family Office BioForum, into which she personally introduced over 150 international family offices. She sits on the advisory board of Healthcare Ventures, Australia’s first digital health venture capital fund.

THOMAS PEABODY

Thomas is passionate about philanthropy and collaboration. Since 2019, Thomas has held the role of Communications Manager/Executive at Sony Foundation Australia. Sony Foundation Australia is The charity arm of the Sony Group of companies. Through engaged philanthropy and collaboration, Sony Foundation endeavours to positively influence society through social change and to empower the next generation. Sony Foundation seeks to be the voice for young Australians falling through the gaps, championing equitable health and well-being outcomes. Prior to Sony Foundation, Thomas worked at arts not-for-profit, ‘Sculpture by the Sea’, and has been involved with other NFPs including ‘Roses in the Ocean’. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours), and a Bachelor of Creative Industries from Queensland University of Technology.

Amanda Smorgon

Amanda is recognised as a senior local community leader with strong networking, fundraising and public speaking skills. As a media lawyer at Minter Ellison, she advised private and public sector organisations on matters of defamation, privacy and risk management - and regularly appeared in all Victorian courts on behalf of The Age and Fairfax Media. She co-founded Young Carlton Professionals in 2012, a networking group for next generation business leaders to engage with the Carlton Football Club. She was appointed to the Executive and Cabinet of the United Israel Appeal (UIA) in 2018, and is Co-Chair of the Victorian Women's Division. UIA operates fundraising campaigns in 40+ countries and is the preeminent Australian charity donating and investing in Israel. She is mother to 3 young children and an involved member of their school Parent’s Association. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) from the University of Melbourne. 

Kristie Steggles

Kristie is involved with the Next Gen Network at Philanthropy Australia and Nexus. Kristie has a professional services background, having worked at leading international institutions including KWM and Goldman Sachs. With a passion for social impact, Kristie progressed her career into the NFP sector, currently in a leadership role at a leading medical research institute. Outside of work, Kristie is involved in her family’s philanthropic giving. From the Steggles chicken family, Kristie has carried on the family’s legacy, having a passion for agriculture. Kristie also has interests in Climate and Conservation, International Aid and Animal welfare.