Sam joined Rustic Pathways in 2008 and serves as managing director for all three companies in Australia. Over the last 10 years he has grown the Australian business for Rustic and leads our team of Australian staff. Sam represents Australia within Rustic’s global organisation. He has a heart for marginalised people and is an active member of New Peninsula Baptist Church in Mt Martha, VIC.
Born in New Zealand and now living between Australia and Fiji, Evan has spent the last 25 years helping to grow and shape Rustic Pathways. As the organisation’s longest-standing employee, he serves as a director for our Fijian and Australian companies. Evan is owner and managing director of Rustic Pathways’ operations in Fiji.
Simon’s extensive career in education, travel and philanthropy brings a wealth of knowledge to the Rustic Pathways Foundation. He has served as director of another charity and is well-networked in the philanthropic and non-profit sector. Simon has a passion for developing young Australians and has established the post-travel social impact program for Rustic Pathways in Australia.
Australian born and raised, Laura holds a Bachelor degree in International Development from Australian Catholic University. Gaining experience in the field, Laura has travelled to Kenya, Cambodia, Thailand and East Timor aligning her two major passions of travel and community development. Back home, Laura founded a not-for-profit organisation which provides basic-essentials to communities in need. Laura manages Rustic Pathways’ community impact programs in Australia and will be handling administration for the Foundation.