Our Staff

Aaron has spent two decades turning donor passion into life-changing impact. With deep expertise across the full fundraising spectrum, from major gifts and campaigns to digital innovation and strategic communications, Aaron brings a data-driven, donor-centered approach that consistently delivers results for the organisations he serves. His career spans leadership roles at some of Australia's most trusted charities, including Oxfam, Vinnies, and MS Society, where he's built and led high-performing fundraising, marketing, and communications teams that raise vital funds and deepen supporter engagement. But Aaron's connection to Cambodia runs far deeper than professional expertise. For 19 years, he volunteered with an educational charity in Prey Veng province, Cambodian Kids Can, eventually joining the Board of Directors and becoming its highest international fundraiser, to help hundreds of girls access education and transform not just their own lives, but their entire communities. That experience shaped his understanding of what truly matters in this work: the people we serve and the donors who make it possible. Aaron has served on multiple nonprofit boards and is passionate about using strategic insight, compelling storytelling, and rigorous analysis to help organizations maximize their impact.

Eric Bergthold leads CCF’s US operations and development efforts, with responsibility for strengthening fundraising strategy, partnerships, and organizational systems in support of CCF’s work in Cambodia. He has more than 25 years of experience across international development, organizational leadership, and resource mobilization, and has helped secure significant public and private funding through government grants, institutional partnerships, and business development efforts. Eric first worked in Cambodia in 2004 and later served as Pact’s Country Director in Phnom Penh. He brings to CCF a deep knowledge of Cambodia, extensive experience building high-performing teams and systems, and a strong commitment to CCF’s holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Tiffany Chau drives CCF's donor engagement and development efforts, with a focus on cultivation and stewardship. She works closely with supporters, board members, and the Cambodia team to build meaningful connections and deepen engagement with CCF’s mission. She plays a central role in delivering US fundraising events and donor experiences, supporting engagement across briefings and follow-up communications, and guiding individuals from initial interest to sustained, long-term commitment. Known for her attention to detail and intuitive approach, Tiffany brings a practical understanding of how to create meaningful experiences that drive lasting impact for the communities CCF serves. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga and gourmet cooking.

Adam is responsible for advocating on behalf of CCF at all levels in Hong Kong and Singapore. Whether new funding opportunities, corporate partnerships, child sponsorships, building awareness or anything in between, Adam is always happy to meet and have a chat.

As the Events, Partnerships, and Sponsor Relations Manager, Pauline has a wide-ranging role looking after sponsors and corporate partners in Hong Kong, as well as supporting local events. She is passionate about championing CCF’s mission and ensuring supporters feel deeply connected to the life-changing work happening on the ground.

Savy was Operations Manager at CCF before leaving to join Aide et Action International (AEAI) as Regional Director Southeast Asia & China, later rising to Deputy Chief Executive Officer. At AEAI, he led global strategic planning and execution, and program development working with institutional donors such as the European Union, French Development Agency, and the United Nations. Savy brings a wealth of experience to CCF, with 22 years within the private sector and civil society institutions, and a track record in leadership and senior management roles. Savy holds a Master Degree (MBA) and Bachelor degree in Accounting.

Elspeth is the Director of Development for CCF UK. She is a fundraiser and philanthropy consultant with 20 years experience, having worked at UK national charities including the NSPCC, Cancer Research UK and Fields in Trust, and also at her alma mater, the University of Nottingham. Elspeth lives in Yorkshire, UK, with her partner and their much-loved dogs, and is passionate about supporting and working for causes where philanthropy has the greatest impact.

Daisy contributes to the day-to-day running of the UK office, looks after UK-based donors and sponsors, and assists in fundraising activities, as well as managing all administrative duties.

Noeurn was the first employee at CCF and has been heading up the organisation ever since. As Country Manager, she oversees all in-country programs and projects. A law graduate, Noeurn left her job as a teacher at a top private school in Phnom Penh to launch CCF with Scott Neeson after being introduced through a mutual friend.

Sopheak has over 20 years of financial experience, working with reputable international NGOs in Cambodia and Laos. Today, he heads up CCF’s Finance Department and is also part of our Operations Committee.

Yaren is CCF’s Senior HR and Admin Manager. With a distinguished 20-year career in leadership and management positions in numerous NGOs in Cambodia, Yaren oversees CCF's HR and admin procedures, as well as day-to-day and strategic operations. Yaren’s background is in medicine, and he has previously managed NGO programs in health and nutrition across Cambodia.

Veasna brings over 25 years of experience in education to his role as Head of Education. He started his career in 1999 as a teacher at a public high school in Prey Veng province after graduating from the National Institute of Education. Moving to Phnom Penh, Veasna joined Newton Thilay School, where he advanced from teacher to branch manager, Academic Program Officer, and later Chief Academic Officer, overseeing education programs at more than 40 branches under the NTC Group. He also served as the principal of the first campus of Sovannaphumi School in Cambodia. Veasna first joined CCF in 2019 as Head of Education, then left to become Operations Director for the NTC Group. He returned to CCF in 2022 to oversee the implementation of CCF’s education strategy. Veasna holds a Master’s degree in Education from Pannasastra University of Cambodia and is furthering his qualifications with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) (PGCEi) from the University of Nottingham.

Based in Cambodia, Paul heads CCF's development team, overseeing our major gifts and gifts in wills programs and supporting the CCF international offices. He has 20 years of high-level philanthropy experience with a focus on relationship management and individual giving in fundraising in the major gifts and gifts in will space. Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having managed high-performing fundraising teams for smaller charities and larger organizations such as Plan International Australia and World Vision Australia.

Rubina is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience holding managerial roles in various companies including CNBC, Cisco Systems and Bloomberg. She has a Master's degree in International Relations and Business Management. She moved from Toronto in early 2018 to take on new challenges, and work at CCF.

Working closely with the Programs teams, Nicky manages all the marketing content for CCF and the many elements that go into grant applications, including research and in-depth reporting for all CCF grants and partner proposals.

Shane works closely with our local and international fundraising teams, with a strong focus on systems, data, and analytics. He has been involved with CCF since 2016, initially contributing as a volunteer before joining as staff shortly after. Shane’s background includes consultancy work with Deloitte Australia before moving to Cambodia to focus on the nonprofit sector.

Sokleang heads up our Community Outreach team, delivering family support and community development programs into the heart of Cambodia’s most impoverished communities. By investing in the community, CCF has built a sense of community pride and responsibility, encouraging people to come together and support each other.

Chamnan Keo has been an IT manager in the private sector, working with financial institutions, international schools, logistics companies, and manufacturing firms. He oversaw software development, network infrastructure, and security compliance at his previous employer for eight years before joining CCF in 2013. Chamnan holds a Master's degree, and his thesis topic was presented at the 2012 International Association for Computer and Information Science (ACIS) conference in Japan.

Len joined CCF in 2010 as a volunteer to gain work experience after graduating from the Royal University of Law and Economics in Phnom Penh with a degree in Business Administration, majoring in Economic Development. After being offered a staff job as an office assistant, she worked her way up the ladder, taking on different roles, including helping to launch CCF’s Volunteer Program in 2014. Len now oversees all in-country development with her team, seeking new fundraising opportunities and handling donor relations and corporate partnerships in Cambodia. She also still manages the CCF Volunteer Program.

Thou has more than 20 years of experience in the education sector, starting his career as a teacher before moving to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS). He joined Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) in 2012 as an Education Assistant and has since worked his way up to Academic Manager. In this role, he oversees all aspects of the Education Program, including curriculum development, quality assurance, and assessment frameworks, ensuring CCF delivers the highest standards of education. Thou holds a Master of Education from the Royal University of Phnom Penh and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) (PGCEi) from the University of Nottingham, UK.

Channin started at CCF in 2004. She has an extensive background in English language teaching and education management. Channin believes in lifelong learning and self-development, continually acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to stay current with evolving educational trends. She holds a Bachelor's degree, as well as a Master of Education (MEd) from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, with a major in Education Studies, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) (PGCEi) through the University of Nottingham in the UK.

Long Ang has dedicated his career to education, with several decades of experience as a teacher and education leader. He joined CCF in early 2009 as an English teacher. Over the years, he has held a range of roles, including Education Officer, Teacher Development Officer, and is now responsible for managing three CCF schools – Sambok Chab (SBC), Tomorrow Academy (TA), and Neeson Cripps Academy (NCA). Long Ang holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Education Science. He is passionate about lifelong learning and firmly believes in the transformative power of education to improve lives.

Phanith currently serves as Satellite School Manager at CCF. Since joining CCF in 2013 as an English teacher, he has advanced through several key roles, including Education Officer and Education Project Coordinator. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Cambodia and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education International (PGCEi) from the University of Nottingham in the UK. In 2021, he was selected as a WISE Emerging Leader, joining a distinguished network of professionals and social innovators committed to advancing education worldwide.

Dr Vuth is an experienced cardiologist who works at CCF as our Healthcare Manager, ensuring that the people of Steung Meanchey can access quality healthcare. He manages CCF’s busy outpatient clinic, as well as overseeing the maternal care program, dental clinic, critical nutrition program, infacility childcare, and all hospital referrals. Dr Vuth trained in cardiology and paediatrics in Vietnam and Australia, and has worked at CCF since 2015.

Prathna is a young professional with an extensive background in community, social, and human development experiences across Cambodia and Southeast Asia. He is well-known for his contributions to youth development in Cambodia through his role on the United Nations Joint Program on Youth Employment Steering Committee, three-year tenure as an active advisory member of the United Nations Youth Advisory Panel, and mentoring and coaching youth-led project initiatives. Before joining CCF, Prathna was in the field of marketing communication, public relations, SRHR, gender, and peacebuilding with various local and international organizations.

Rachna is a highly experienced Senior Manager – Reporting and Compliance, with over 20 years of dedicated service in the NGO sector. Holding dual master’s degrees—a Master of Law and a Master of Development—he brings both legal expertise and development insight to his work. He is currently responsible for overseeing all local and international donations, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining strict compliance with donor requirements and regulatory standards. His role also includes coordinating Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various ministries in Cambodia, including the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSAVY), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and others.

Sophea has been with CCF since 2004, dedicating over two decades to supporting vulnerable children and families. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education Studies (2024) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Banking from Pannasastra University of Cambodia (2009). Sophea oversees CCF’s Childcare Program, managing staff development, budgets, and operational planning. She also provides consultation for the Nursery Program, facilitates care and education projects for children with special needs, and manages the Counselling Unit. Passionate about holistic child development, Sophea advises on improving student behaviour and junior student training, as well as implementing and monitoring a food nutrition program. She finds inspiration from her belief that “Honesty is the core value that empowers individuals to grow, achieve goals, and succeed at every stage of life.”

With many years experience in finance and internal auditing, Sidanin monitors CCF’s internal processes and procedures to ensure we are compliant to the highest of standards and operating efficiently. She graduated with an MBA in Finance and Banking.

Vuthea has been working at CCF since 2013. As CCF’s Case Manager, he works with students, their families, and the community to promote awareness and understanding of human rights and action against domestic violence, and to provide legal advice and support. Vuthea manages the internal case management system and collaborates with relevant authorities on CCF’s behalf. He is currently undertaking a PhD in Public Law.

Bona has been an integral part of CCF since 2008 with the Sponsorship Department, first as a Sponsor Relations Officer and now as a Senior Communications Coordinator. Passionate about children and CCF, Bona ensures high-quality sponsor engagement is maintained with sponsors and CCF supporters. Bona has a degree in English Literature and is a proud mum of two young daughters.

Hen graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the National University of Management in Phnom Penh. Hen began working with CCF in 2012 as a Facility Manager. Later, he transitioned to the role of Administrative Manager, where he continues to provide essential support services and works closely with a wide variety of departments to ensure that the CCF Community Centre, outreach programs, schools, and facilities are effectively managed and supported appropriately.

Moeun has been working with CCF since 2008. As Community Relations Manager, he works with community members to provide for the social well-being of families and children. Moeun oversees the provision of emergency assistance support, responds to community concerns and issues, represents the community to the CCF management team, and helps build the CCF approach for community development.

Rithy works with all CCF staff and visitor groups to ensure they are properly trained and compliant with CCF’s Child Protection Policy.

Dara has been working at CCF since 2013. As the Counseling Unit Supervisor, he is responsible for CCF's counseling program, ensuring that all students, staff, and community members have access to psychological services when they need them. Dara has a degree in Psychology from the Royal University of Phnom Penh.

Nicky is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Sydney office and assists donors, and supporters who are fundraising.

Andrea Zenewitz supports CCF's US operations, financial administration, human resources coordination, and regulatory compliance. Her work includes banking, payroll, audit support, vendor coordination, and multi-state compliance, as well as cross-functional support to keep US office systems running reliably. Andrea provides critical operational infrastructure so the US team can fundraise, steward donors, and support CCF's mission with stronger administrative discipline.

Elizabeth Theriault serves as CCF's US Sponsor and Donor Relations Manager, supporting sponsor stewardship, donor communications, and high-touch supporter engagement. Over more than 11 years with CCF, Liz has developed deep institutional knowledge of CCF's sponsorship program, donor relationships, and operational history. She helps ensure that US sponsors and donors remain connected to CCF's work and that complex gift documentation and supporter communications are handled with care and consistency.

Olivia looks after our sponsor and regular donors as well as assisting with events and the running of the Australian office.