Meet Our Board

In loving memory

Founder of Grace Ministries

Shirley is the Founder of Grace Ministries. As a teenager Shirley became interested in India and began sponsoring children. As that passion for the people of India has continued to grow, Shirley has given her time, abilities and indeed her life to serving God in that way. Shirley’s love for the people of India has been contagious. As she has worked to raise funds, Shirley’s passion has spilled over, drawing in interested sponsors who have become an important part of Grace Ministries’ work.

President of the Board

Steve is our current President and worked with the NSW Police Force. His wife Elizabeth is trained in community services. They joined the Board in 2001. Steve and Elizabeth have a heart for people of all ages to grow spiritually and serve in many capacities, encouraging, teaching and nurturing people. They have both grown to love the people and work there.

Vice President

Kingsley was born in Chennai, India, and completed his Engineering graduation. He left India after marriage in 1993 and worked in hospitality industry (Accor) across Asia and around the globe. Kingsley migrated to Australia along with his family in 2004. Kingsley always had the urge to support the vulnerable, developing them and bringing the best out of them. He is currently the Vice President for GMOA.

Treasurer & Board Member

George and Sue joined the board in 2009 following their first visit to the GMOA projects in India. From this developed a love for the people and a desire to help the needy children of India. George’s background in banking and experience on a missions committee has equipped him for his current role as GMOA Treasurer. Sue has a teaching background, as well as experience in co-ordinating SRE. Together they seek to enrich the lives of GMOA children.

Senior Board Member

Kumari joined the Board in the year 2015. She is originally from Chennai in India and moved to Australia in 2000 with her husband. She worked as a Mechanical Engineer for 14 years and having completed her studies in counselling, is now enjoying her role as a school counsellor. She has visited our GMOA projects in India and has an understanding of the culture there. She is passionate about teaching children and providing opportunities for their educational, social and spiritual development to equip them for life.

Board Members

Steven and Robyn have served in various positions on GMOA’s Board since 1998. Their heart for the people of India started through sponsoring a child over 30 years ago and has continued to grow as they have visited India, appreciating the great need and potential among these wonderful people

Board Member

Priya was born in India but has called Australia home for the past 35 years. With a background in computer science, she transitioned into community development 11 years ago, driven by a deep passion to serve the most vulnerable. Over the years, she has volunteered in Bangladesh, Tonga, and Vanuatu, and later spent five years working with two NGOs in India. Returning to Australia to be closer to family, Priya is the newest member of the Board joining GMOA in 2024. With a heart for the poorest of the poor, Priya seeks to share the gifts God has given and demonstrate His love through service.