Our Team

Prior to founding Take2, Cameron's experience spanned investment and recruitment, where he observed first-hand the disadvantages of 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.

Marco is an EdTech entrepreneur, who co-founded and ran the leading online coding bootcamp FirehoseProject as its CEO, from inception to successful acquisition by the fastest growing EdTech company at the time, Trilogy Education. He then scaled the entire online education division at Trilogy, culminating in a $750M acquisition by 2U (TWOU), the largest EdTech acquisition at the time.

Shama is the former Chief Operating Officer of Thinx Inc., the revolutionary period and incontinence underwear company. She held 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.

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 learnings into practice and create a transformative impact for her community.

Nix is an Executive Assistant at Take2, bringing a strong foundation in learning and development, quality assurance, and team operations. With several years in the call center sector designing training, facilitating delivery, and managing systems. He has a sharp eye for structure and a deep commitment to enabling others to do their best work. At Take2, he applies this experience to support a fast-moving, impact-driven team across New Zealand and Australia.

Aiden Loughlin is a web development teacher for our Mary Wade Correctional Centre class in Sydney. Aiden brings a unique blend of skills and experiences to benefit our students greatly. With a background in Psychology from the University of Sydney, Aiden has had an exciting career that led 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 Frontend Engineer and Junior Software Engineer in Sydney. His experience makes him an ideal mentor for our students, as he can relate to the journey of skill acquisition.

Sean is the Student Success Lead at Take2, a graduate of 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 tech and its capacity to empower and transform lives. He experienced this himself when he transitioned from working hospitality during a global pandemic to 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. Recognizing the transformative power of technology in his own journey, he is enthusiastic about guiding students at Take2 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. He has led frontend projects, delivered features in regulated fintech, insuretech, medtech environments, and created scalable web tools for non-profits. His experience spans startups, scale-ups, and remote teams across Africa and Europe. At Take2, Victor draws on extensive industry experience to help learners develop practical, job-ready skills. Whether guiding debugging or sharing insights from real projects, he brings patience, precision, and a keen eye for detail, helping students grow in confidence and capability.

With over 20 years experience in web design and development, Anthony brings to Take2 deep understanding of user centred design and client communication. He has worked for a number of large organisation including Shell UK and Fairfax Digital but is most proud of the 12 year of running his web design business in regional NSW. Anthony's technical skills include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL. But can also communicate and educate clients across the range of technical levels. He finds most rewarding bringing ideas to life and helping others to create online, and is looking forward to bringing these values into the classroom for Take2.

Vinny Lohan leads the personal development and self-awareness program 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 curriculum, and championed inner growth as a foundation for lasting reintegration.