In this episode we connect with Tracy Norman and Coralie Nichols from The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation.

Tracy Norman - Founder & Chair

Tracy Norman is the proud middle daughter of Ian and Shirley Norman. She has a background in small business enterprises with a particular focus on regenerating economies in regional New South Wales. Tracy currently operates a number of businesses, based in the Hunter, in the areas of regenerative agriculture and food and hospitality. The paddock-to-plate experience can be found in her business offerings. Her business interests are underpinned by a degree in Ecological Agriculture. Tracy served on Dungog Shire Council for 9 years from 2012 to 2021, with her service to the community including two and a half years as the Mayor. Tracy was a founding member of the Dungog Arts Foundation and the driving force behind the Dungog Festival, two initiatives that gave her a great sense of pride and joy. Tracy is keen to respond to filling gaps to address social disadvantage and to work in partnership with innovators that change people’s lives.

Coralie Nichols - Chief Executive Officer.

Coralie is a Graduate of the AICD, has completed Harvard Business studies, was a 2017 finalist in the Queensland Telstra Business Women’s Awards, has an undergraduate degree from Wollongong University, a graduate diploma from Sydney University and completed her Master’s Degree in Management at the University of Technology Sydney.Coralie has worked in local government in NSW and Queensland for over 20 years and has held senior executive and general manager roles. She has also worked at the Chief Executive level in the not-for-profit sector in the Northern Territory and NSW. Coralie has lived in major cities and rural and remote communities across Australia. She now lives with her husband and three children near the vineyards of the Hunter Valley.
Connect with the foundation at https://isnfoundation.org.au/