College Board Members

John is a Chartered Accountant with over 40 years of experience in audit, business advisory, and management consulting. He has worked across a wide range of industry sectors in both domestic and international markets. As a Consultant in Business Advisory, John specialises in strategic and business planning, structuring and restructuring, and advising clients on how to build long-term value.

In addition to his professional work, John has a long-standing commitment to community service. He holds board positions with several not-for-profit and community welfare organisations and is highly regarded for his contributions to Independent Schools. In recognition of his service to education, John was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

John holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (FCA).

Associate Professor Murphy is a Child Health Physician who was the Senior Clinical Advisor – Child Health for many decades at the NSW Ministry of Health and the Clinical Director – Child Youth and Family Health in Northern Sydney Local Health District. Dr Murphy has overseen the implementation of state wide programs including  the Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Strategy, the promotion of health checks for improved child development and state wide programs for childhood hearing and vision screening. As Discipline Head, Child Health at the University of Notre Dame (School of Medicine Sydney) she is committed to teaching the next generation of doctors.  Dr Murphy was the Foundation Chair of the Faculty of Community Child Health of the Australian College of Paediatrics and is a past recipient of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Medal. In 2020 she was nominated as a Finalist for Public Servant of the Year and has been recognised as one of the top 50 NSW Public Sector Women. Dr Murphy has served on the Loreto Kirribilli and St Ignatius College Riverview Boards. In the 2024 Kings Birthday Awards Dr Murphy was awarded a Public Service Medal.

Fr Ross Jones SJ is the Rector of St Aloysius’ College and a long-serving leader in Jesuit education. He began his teaching career at St Aloysius’ in 1974, teaching senior Science and contributing to co-curricular life through coaching and cadet leadership. After ten years, he entered the Society of Jesus and undertook studies in philosophy and theology in Melbourne, later being ordained in 1990 at St Mary’s, North Sydney.

In 1991, Fr Ross was appointed Foundation Principal of Loyola Senior High School in Mount Druitt, where he led the development and establishment of the school, introducing Aboriginal Studies into the curriculum to support its significant Indigenous student population. He served as Principal until 1997 before being appointed Socius to the Provincial and Assistant for Schools, roles that deepened his involvement in Jesuit education across East Asia-Oceania.

Fr Ross was instrumental in the establishment of Redfern Jarjum College during his tenure as Rector of St Aloysius’ College from 2003 to 2010. He later served as Rector of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, before returning to St Aloysius’ in 2018. He is the founding Chair of the Loyola Institute, which promotes Ignatian ethos across Jesuit ministries, and has served on all Jesuit school councils within the Province. His final Jesuit formation (Tertianship) in the Philippines inspired the development of the Philippines Immersion Program for students, Old Boys and parents at both St Aloysius’ and Riverview. Fr Ross brings to the Jarjum Board a deep commitment to Ignatian spirituality, educational equity, and the transformative power of Jesuit education.

Tracey Malloy is a dedicated educator with over three decades of experience in Catholic education across New South Wales. She has taught in both primary and secondary settings and currently works as a sessional academic at the Australian Catholic University and as a tutor in the ReView After School Study Program at St Ignatius’ College, Riverview.

Tracey has held a variety of roles at Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham, including Learning Support Teacher, Indigenous Academic Support Teacher, and Social Justice and Environment Coordinator. Her commitment to inclusive education is reflected in her postgraduate studies in Special and Indigenous Education and her involvement in award-winning literacy initiatives.

Tracey is deeply engaged in community service, volunteering with the Matthew Talbot Hostel, St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol, and Jesuit Missions. She has also supported Sudanese families through tutoring and childcare and has led numerous school-based social justice programs. A graduate of Loreto Normanhurst, Tracey holds a Master of Education from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Education from the Catholic College of Education, Sydney. She is an active member of St Michael’s Parish, Lane Cove, and the mother of three adult children.

Elisabeth Gallagher is a senior governance, legal and risk professional with extensive experience across education, insurance, and legal sectors. She is currently Head of Governance, Risk and Legal at Marist Schools Australia, where she advises the National Director and supports College Principals and Regional Directors. She previously held senior roles at Zurich Australian Insurance, including Chief Claims Officer and Head of Casualty & Specialty Claims, overseeing large teams and complex portfolios.

Elisabeth has led significant strategic initiatives including the transfer of governance for Marist Brothers education ministries, development of compliance platforms, and implementation of child safeguarding programs. She has served as a non-executive director on a superannuation board and held legal roles at Sparke Helmore Lawyers and GILD Insurance Litigation.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws from QUT, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Elisabeth is passionate about risk culture, regulatory compliance, and supporting leadership in Catholic education.

David O’Donnell is a retired legal practitioner with over 50 years of experience in environmental and planning law. He was formerly Head of the National Environmental and Planning Group at Mallesons Stephen Jacques (now King & Wood Mallesons) and has taught environmental law at the predecessor of UTS. David was a founding member of the Environmental Defenders Office and served on the board of the Australian Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Law at the University of Sydney.

He has extensive board experience, including roles at Kincoppal Rose Bay, Sophia Education Ministries, and the Royal Sydney Golf Club. He chaired building committees for both Kincoppal and Sophia Education Ministries and was a member of the implementation committee for Sophia’s establishment as a Public Juridic Person. He also chaired the Official Residences Advisory Committee within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

David holds degrees in Law from the University of Sydney and the University of London and is admitted to practice in all Australian jurisdictions as well as England and Wales. He is married to Edwina and has five children and twelve grandchildren.

Officers of the Board

Katherine Zerounian commenced as Principal of Redfern Jarjum College in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Community Welfare (International Social Development), a Bachelor of Teaching (HSIE) and a Masters in Educational Leadership.

Katherine’s previous roles in leadership and education include leading the Religious Education faculty and Faith in Service program at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview. She has built many partnerships with Aboriginal communities through the Faith in Service immersion program and has a deep personal commitment to Aboriginal communities and the work of reconciliation.

Prior to her work in education, Katherine was a founding member and Program Director of the Matesabroad Foundation, an organisation created to support the education of children living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Lua Pellegrini is a Wiradjuri artist and cultural advocate whose work explores themes of heritage, resilience, and identity. Her artistic journey is deeply rooted in her family’s history, with both her grandmother and great-grandmother being members of the Stolen Generations. Lua uses her art to reconnect with her culture and to raise awareness of the lived experiences of Indigenous Australians.

Lua is currently studying a double degree in Fine Arts and Indigenous Studies at the University of New South Wales. Her work has been exhibited at NSW Parliament House in a show titled Our Past, Our Future, which reflected her family’s story and broader themes of colonial impact. Her site-responsive piece Behind Curtains engages with the history of the Parramatta Girls Home and the intergenerational experiences of Indigenous women.

In addition to her artistic practice, Lua is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and cultural education. She designed the 2022 Sydney Swans Marn Grook guernsey, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions to sport and community. Lua regularly participates in NAIDOC Week events and uses her platform to promote positive change and cultural pride.

Tim Wunder is the Director of Business Operations at St Aloysius’ College, Milsons Point, where he oversees finance, risk, information technology, human resources, and facilities management across three Sydney campuses. He brings over two decades of senior executive experience in enterprise-wide risk management, strategy execution, and digital transformation.

Prior to joining St Aloysius’, Tim held multiple leadership roles at the Commonwealth Bank, including General Manager of Digital and Credit Modelling, Acting Executive General Manager, and Chief Operating Officer for Market Risk. His work focused on credit risk modelling, regulatory capital, and automation of risk processes, delivering improved outcomes for both customers and the business.

Tim holds a Master of Business Administration from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from the University of Technology Sydney, and a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW. He brings to the Jarjum Board a wealth of experience in financial stewardship, operational leadership, and a deep understanding of risk and compliance in complex environments.