Mark Nixon
Board Director

Mark is a Partner with professional service EY and has a passion to assist those most vulnerable in our community.  His passion comes from his public sector experience being in the Senior Executive Service but primarily from his time as a NSW Police Officer. He saw first hand the impacts of child abuse and poorer life outcomes for those who have suffered from abuse.

He is committed to improving the life outcomes of children and young people and has been working in the sector for the past 15 years. He knows that every child deserves a stable home and is to be loved and cherished.

He joined the board of Adopt Change because his sees this organisation as making a difference to the lives of children and young people through educating parents and advocacy, but above all providing a home for life. It is the fundamental tenent of safety and security for a child’s wellbeing.

Mark is married to Sarah and has two young daughters who keep him busy.  He also spends time with his two older boys by playing water polo with them. “It’s one of life’s great pleasures playing sport with your kids.”