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 then raising funds back in Australia. Greg is a former pastor and works part time in leadership and corporate training. HOHI was born from a vision to make a difference and help widows, orphans and the poorest of the poor.
Greg’s motto is, “one child at a time”.
Andres Sleiman, CPA, EMBA
Treasurer
Andres is a Chief Financial Officer for a private group of companies with activities in Australia and NZ. Andres serves HOHI as treasurer and works to ensure HOHI’s financial operations run smoothly and professionally. “I am proud to be part of an initiative that aims to make a difference in the life of vulnerable and marginalized people.”
Andrew Babbage
Public Officer
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.
Nathan Martin
Board Member
Phil Mullins
Board Member
Blair Vincent
Board Member
Blair grew up in Sydney and has spent time in Namibia, Uganda and more recently India with HOHI. With a diverse background including working with young people, finance and the waste sector, Blair is passionate about rescuing children at risk and empowering local communities to make a difference. 
Gretta Svendsen
Board Member
Gretta is a general manager at Microsoft and founder of Pepal, with a background in technology, finance and strategy. She has had a heart for ending sex-slavery since visiting SE Asia at a young age, and helping organisations which worked to rescue young girls from slavery. “ It is a privilege to serve at HOHI, to provide hope, healing and a future for the women and girls we save”.
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.
