Cathy is a highly qualified Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of experience across both public practice and the not-for-profit sectors.

At St John's College, Cathy oversees the finance, HR, facilities, legal, and IT functions. She brings expertise in the not-for-profit sector, having previously managed corporate services for other NFP organisations. Her strong leadership abilities have been key to her success in these roles.

Cathy holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Queensland University of Technology, where she was also received with the Corporate Partners in Excellence Scholarship.

Beyond her professional work, Cathy volunteers as the Treasurer for a small domestic violence shelter, using her expertise to make a positive impact in the community.

St John's Business Manager - Cathy Schilpzand

Acknowledgement of Country

St John's College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and learn, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge their ongoing spiritual and cultural connections to land, community and to Maiwar, the Brisbane River, on which our College now stands. We appreciate and value the interconnection of all First Nations people who visit this place.

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