Staff

Geoff Penno Geoff Penno
Board member, Learning for Life College Director, Secretary

Qualifications: B.Eng (Chem), MI ChemE, C Eng.

Geoff has wide experience within the mining and petro-chemical industries over a long period. He also has extensive knowledge of project management and risk assessment, particularly in south-east Asia.

  • Geoff is a keen kite-surfer, has completed an ultra-marathon and has held a pilot’s licence.
  • Past President – Melville Soccer Club.
Rev Tim Sullivan
Executive Director, Board Member, Founder

Qualifications: BTheol (Murd), Grad Dip Min (CCMTC Perth), BA (Hons) Education Studies (Murd), MEd (Murd).

Tim worked with the Churches of Christ Welfare in Perth from 1991-1992. He has worked with youth and young adults through a variety of programs since 1990. A particular passion continues to be his work with juveniles as risk. Tim is a member of the Prison Chaplains’ Association of Western Australia and served on its Executive from 2002-7. He also served on the Western Australian Council of Churches Chaplaincy Committee in 2008.

  • Tim sails competitively on a regular basis, loves cooking, camping and has held a pilot’s licence
  • Team leader for short-term overseas aide and development project (water supply) in India 2006 and 2007
  • Managing consultant for national prisons survey 2006
  • Australian Defence Medal, for service with Royal Australian Engineers
Tim Sullivan

On sabbatical

Dorinda Sullivan Dorinda Sullivan
Foundation Board member, Treasurer 2000 – current

Qualifications: B.Bus (Information Systems) (Curtin),
PGrad Dip Bus (Distinction, HRM) (Curtin), MBA (Curtin).

Dorinda has wide experience in youth and children’s ministries and has been as active member of Learning for Life since its inception in 1992. Dorinda works as Business Development Manager for a software company. Her specialist skills areas are: people management, finance, and general business operation.