Our People
Daystar Foundation is managed by its Founder and CEO, a Board of Directors and supported by a committed team of paid staff and volunteers.
Founders
King (‘Kingi’) Williams B.A. Theol. – Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Kingi is the vision behind Daystar. He is responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of key stakeholders’ involvement and support in the school community. Kingi worked for many years with The Hyatt Kingsgate Hotel group in several management capacities.
Kingi left the hospitality industry to pursue full time studies in Theology at Avondale College, Cooranbong. Kingi established and now pastors a non-denominational Christian organisation known as Church On The Edge. An integral part of the organisation’s ministry is its involvement in the community with Daystar. Kingi also finds time to serve the wider community as a board member of the Regional Development Council of the University of Western Sydney.
Mirika Williams M. Soc. Sc. – Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator
Mirika is responsible for co-ordinating community-based projects within the schools Daystar works with. Mirika also worked with The Hyatt Kingsgate Hotel group before joining her husband in academic studies at Avondale College, Cooranbong, where she completed a course in Business Administration, Information Technology and Office Management. This led Mirika to voluntary community-based work within the Minto/Campbelltown area. Mirika also works with UnitingCare Burnside as a caseworker in the IFSO (Intensive Family Support Options) program.
Board of Directors
Lisa Grinham B. Bus. – Chairperson
Lisa has worked as a marketing professional for over 20 years. She held corporate marketing roles with 3M, Optus and Aussie Home Loans. In 2002, Lisa established her own marketing consultancy, Sense Marketing, working with such clients as Toyota, IBM and Clayton Utz. Lisa understands the corporate world and so helps steer Daystar's transparency and good governance practices and to ensure strong corporate partnerships are developed. Lisa also manages all Daystar’s marketing needs.
Ron Adams – Director
Ron has been with the Department of Education and Training for over 30 years and has been in educational leadership since 1999. He is currently the Principal of Claymore Public School where all Daystar's BLAST programs are operating. He brings with him broad experience in community liaison and strategic planning. Ron holds a Diploma in Teaching; Graduate Diploma in Remedial Education; and Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies.
Tracey Driver – Director
Tracey has 15 years experience as a Chartered Accountant, is a registered company auditor and a partner of KPMG. Tracey has worked in Australia, UK and New York and has experience dealing with a wide range of different businesses globally. Tracey brings a strong understanding of financial management, accounting and the associated regulatory requirements to the Board of Daystar Foundation. Tracey has a young son and so is strongly motivated to ensure that children are able to get access to the education that they deserve to increase their life opportunities.
Richard Batty – Director
Richard has been with the Department of Education and Training for 16 years and has been in educational leadership since 2000. He is currently the Principal of John Warby Public School in Airds, Campbelltown where all Daystar's BLAST programs are operating. He brings with him broad experience in community liaison, strategic planning, working in low socio economic status communities and is committed to social justice. Richard holds a Bachelor of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education.