Meet the HOHI Team
Greg Beech, MA
Founder & Chairman
Greg lives with his wife Vicki in Sydney. He has a passion to help women and children at risk and spends much of his time visiting HOHI’s projects, training teams, and raising funds back in Australia. “Greg founded HOHI in 2004 in response to a biblical call to care for widows and orphans in their distress.”
What began as a vision to make a difference has grown into a commitment to serve widows, vulnerable children, and the poorest of the poor. Having served as a pastor for 25 years, Greg brings a rich history of leadership, team development, and inspiring others to play their part in responding to need.
Greg’s motto is simple: “one child at a time.”
Andres Sleiman, CPA / MBA
Treasurer, Public Officer
Andres is a Senior Accounting & Finance Executive, with extensive experience as CFO for various private companies with activities in Australia and NZ and Corporate Banking in Argentina.
Andres serves HOHI as Treasurer and Public Officer and works to ensure HOHI’s financial operations run smoothly and professionally.
“I am proud to be part of HOHI aiming to make a difference in the life of vulnerable and marginalised people.”
Beryl Griffin
Board Member
Beryl has been actively involved in HOHI since it’s beginning in 2003. She is an Early Childhood Director and has a passion for all children to thrive and be healthy and aims to bring out each child’s strengths. Beryl also has a heightened passion for helping widows as well and is keen to ensure HOHI continues to be exemplary in their care for Woman and Children. Beryl has visited HOHI’s projects in Indonesia and India and continues to be supportive of all the activities HOHI is involved in.
Clarke Woodward
Board Member
Clarke’s professional background that he brings to the HOHI team is in Digital Marketing and Product Management. He has a young family and is a sports enthusiast. Clarke is passionate about HOHI’s mission, particularly after having two girls of his own, and volunteers his time to use his professional skills in a way that helps those that are marginalized to find hope and a future.
Phil Mullins
Board Member
Luke Wilson
Board Member
Luke is passionate about seeing women and children restored, protected, and empowered through compassionate, Christlike care. With a professional background in law and governance, Luke brings strategic insight, integrity, and strong stewardship to the organisation’s leadership. He is committed to supporting sustainable, ethical programs that strengthen communities and create lasting change. Luke lives with his wife, Hannah, and their three children, and together they are actively engaged in faith, family, and service.
Rebekah Thwaites
Board Member
Rebekah is a Masters’ student of International and Development Studies and Global Health at the Geneva Graduate Institute. She has worked with Australian and international not-for-profits that support community development and deliver aid and humanitarian relief and currently works in environmental philanthropy. Rebekah is passionate about the not-for-profit sector’s role in advocating for those left behind by under-resourced and exploitative systems through the provision of tangible care, hope, and opportunities for healing.
Michelle Ricmond
Board Member
Michelle works as a historian and has previously served as a primary school teacher. Holding a Master’s degree in International Aid and Development, Michelle brings a strong understanding of community development, education, and cross-cultural work, including experience working in Azerbaijan on an international aid and development project.
Mission and aid work have been a lifelong passion, and Michelle feels privileged to use her skills and experience to serve Homes of Hope International and support its work with vulnerable women and children. Michelle serves on the HOHI Board as a Staff Development and Capacity Building Trainer.
Monique Redpath
Board Member
Monique is married to Cam and is mum to Jonathan. She has visited Homes of Hope International projects in 2019 and 2023 and currently serves as a project manager supporting HOHI initiatives across Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia.
Inspired by her faith in Jesus, Monique is committed to caring for the disadvantaged and contributing to whole-of-life flourishing for people both near and far. With an undergraduate degree in Social Science and Law, majoring in Social Justice, Monique currently works with H3O Church in administration while coordinating community support programs.
Liz Williams
HOHI Office Administrator
Liz has a business degree and a heart for other cultures. She has spent time in PNG, Outback Australia and Nepal. Liz feels privileged to serve with HOHI, contributing to the care of widows and children in need.