EDUCATION SOCIAL VENTURER

Age: 59 Lives: Peppermint Grove

WITH HER HUSBAND, Brett, Annie Fogarty AM founded the Fogarty Foundation in 2000 to help advance education, support young people to reach their full potential and to build stronger communities. Under Annie’s leadership, the foundation identifies areas of need, supports partner organisations with philanthropic funds, connections and knowledge, and develops initiatives that deliver educational opportunities, inspire leadership and enrich lives. The foundation enhances excellence in schools by investing in education programs, teachers and school leaders. Through the foundation, Annie has developed the Fogarty EDvance program, which improves the educational outcomes of children who attend schools in lower socioeconomic communities. The foundation’s scholarship program for tertiary students provides financial support, a leadership program, enrichment opportunities and supportive networks to help develop future leaders. Annie is also involved with several organisations that help foster innovation and creativity in young people, and is committed to ensuring excellent education for all.