Our Team

Prior to founding Take2, Cameron’s experience spanned investment and recruitment, where he observed firsthand the disadvantages faced by those with a criminal record. Cameron is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, an Asia Pacific Leader for the Obama Foundation, and was a finalist for New Zealander Innovator of the Year in 2022.

Shama is the former Chief Operating Officer of Thinx Inc., the revolutionary period and incontinence underwear company. She played a key role in Thinx’s transition from a startup to a growth-stage company, overseeing operations at a time when Thinx’s sales grew exponentially. She served as the company’s interim CEO three times. In February 2022, Kimberly-Clark Corporation acquired a majority stake in Thinx. In 2020, New Zealand’s Hillary Institute named Shama an Edmund Hillary Fellow.

Luke is the CEO and Co-Founder of KC Ventures - a new company focused on helping Aussie startups scale. KC Ventures helps startups with everything Finance, Operations and Strategy related, allowing Founders to turn a great idea into a great business. Prior to launching KC Ventures, Luke was a Co-Founder of WithYouWithMe, one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies of all time, helping solve the global digital skills shortage.

Sasha is a seasoned tax and legal leader with over 18 years of experience, currently serving as Sydney Market Business Leader for Tax & Legal at Deloitte. She specialises in advising large multinational and public sector clients on complex tax and compliance matters, with a strong focus on governance and risk management. Her expertise supports organizations in strengthening oversight processes and identifying opportunities while managing regulatory risks. She is a Fellow of both the Tax Institute of Australia and the Governance Institute of Australia.

Jennifer is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator who has been internationally recognised for her previous education business, which she scaled from inception to over 200 staff. Currently a Master’s student at Harvard in Education Leadership, she seeks to bring world-class learning into practice and create a transformative impact for her community.

Aiden Loughlin is a web development teacher for Take2’s Mary Wade Correctional Centre class in Sydney. He brings a unique blend of skills and experience that greatly benefit our students. With a background in Psychology from the University of Sydney, Aiden’s career has taken him through startups in London and Sydney. His passion for technology and self-driven nature shine through in his self-taught coding skills. Aiden’s diverse experience includes roles as a Front-end Engineer and Junior Software Engineer in Sydney. His journey makes him an ideal mentor for our students, as he deeply understands the process of skill acquisition.

Sean is the Student Success Lead at Take2, a graduate oSean is the Student Success Lead at Take2, a graduate of the Take2 programme, and holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Massey University. Having spent over a decade in prison, Sean used his time behind bars to transform his life through education, becoming a leader, speaker, and advocate for justice-impacted learners. With whakapapa to Te Arawa and Ngāpuhi, he draws on the values of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga to guide Take2 students through their own journeys of growth, from enrolment to employment.f the Take2 program, and holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Massey University. He also spent over a decade in prison. Sean used his time behind bars to transform his life through education and became a leader, speaker, and advocate for justice-impacted learners. With whakapapa to Te Arawa and Ngāpuhi, Sean draws on the values of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga to guide Take2 students through their own journeys of growth, from enrolment to employment.

Nick has a deep appreciation for the accessibility of technology and its power to empower and transform lives. He experienced this firsthand when he transitioned from working in hospitality during the global pandemic to being employed and thriving in the tech industry after graduating from Coder Academy. Nick is not only a skilled full-stack developer but also an advocate for non-traditional adult education. Recognising the transformative power of technology in his own journey, he is passionate about guiding Take2 students to unlock their potential, fostering an environment where they can thrive and embrace the opportunities that tech-driven education provides.

Victor’s journey into tech began with a passion for design, first developed as an art director before moving into web development. Over nearly two decades, he has built a career bridging creativity and code, crafting effective online systems and visually compelling solutions that align organisational goals with user needs. His work has supported global clients, including Sage, Uber, AIG, PayPal, and Deloitte.

With over 20 years’ experience in web design and development, Anthony brings to Take2 a deep understanding of user-centred design and client communication. He has worked for a number of large organisations, including Shell UK and Fairfax Digital, but is most proud of his 12 years running a web design business in regional NSW. Anthony’s technical skills include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. He also excels at communicating and educating clients across a range of technical levels. Anthony finds it most rewarding to bring ideas to life and help others create online, and he looks forward to bringing these values into the classroom at Take2.

Vinny Lohan leads the personal development and self-awareness programme at Take2, supporting learners as they transition into new lives. With a background in meditation, systems thinking, and social enterprise, Vinny’s work blends Eastern and Western approaches to empower participants with practical tools for change. Over the past four years, he has facilitated retreats, designed curricula, and championed inner growth as a foundation for lasting reintegration.