PIMD People

The PIMD Management Committee has a wealth of experience in the fields of ICT and education and include qualifications in international development, business management and accounting:

Mahesan Kandaiya, President, has a Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Business and is an accredited Professional Member of the Australian Computer Society (MACS). He has over thirty years experience in the IT industry having worked in Sri Lanka, Australia, and in pan-Asia Pacific roles.

Donna Vaughan, Vice President, holds a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Law, and Masters in Social Science – International Development. She has over twenty years experience in ICT, project management, and management consulting. Donna is currently undertaking a PhD in Social Science – Development Studies at UNSW on the topic of ICT for Development (ICT4D).

Monica Vaughan, Treasurer, has a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Education, over twenty-five years experience in teaching, and ten years experience in business management. Monica also holds a Bachelor of Theology and Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting; she is actively involved in community development within her own locality. Monica plays a key role in our ESL and computer skills project for grades 1 and 2, having developed the curriculum which we are introducing in Sri Lanka.

Judy Hawkes, Secretary has a Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics and Sociology) and over twenty years experience in ICT management and consulting both in the USA and Australia.

Helen McLeod, ESL and Special Education Consultant, has a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Masters in Special Education (Sensory Impairment, TESOL). Helen is an experienced teacher and plays a key role in our ESL and computer skills project for grades 1 and 2, including development and delivery of teacher training in Sri Lanka.

Emma Cardenzana, PIMD Teacher Newsletter Editor and Primary Education Consultant, is a Primary School Teacher with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney. Emma edits the PIMD Newsletter for Teachers in our ICT and Education program for village primary schools and contributes to program design.

Sarah Cardenzana, Membership Co-ordinator, works in the environmental restoration field and is completing a degree in Environmental Science (Conservation and Management) at Charles Sturt University. Sarah has an interest in the cultural and environmental aspects of developing countries, as well as community self-sustainability. She brings excellent computer and organisational skills to PIMD. Sarah received a Youth Vocational Award for Information Technology in 2004.

Our other founding members are drawn from the ICT industry in Asia Pacific, and the teaching profession in Australia (primary, secondary, tertiary, TESOL and special education).

PIMD adheres to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct. The Code sets high standards of corporate governance, public accountability and financial management. www.acfid.asn.au