Our CEO & Board

Peter founded GWM in March 2004 following a trip to Myanmar that brought him face-to-face with the daily challenges individuals and communities face. Having maintained a presence in Myanmar during a tumultuous session, he has become a recognised expert in grassroots development in the country. Peter has more than 35 years in business and community leadership roles, is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, and has served on the board of Teen Challenge Victoria and as Chairman of Youth for Christ Victoria. Peter is also a former winner of the Collie Trust Foundation scholarship and holds a Master of International and Community Development (ICD).

Nathan’s journey with GWM began in 2008, when he attended a GWM AGM. He first visited Myanmar in 2009 and witnessed firsthand the daily challenges faced by individuals and communities. This experience ignited a deep commitment to making a lasting impact. From 2014 to 2021, Nathan and his family lived in Yangon, allowing him to form strong connections with the people of Myanmar and gain an in-depth understanding of the country’s needs. During this time, he played a key role in GWM’s leadership, serving as Director and Chairperson within the in-country organizational structure. Nathan is an international business leader with experience working alongside global corporations, world banks, and other international entities. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Leadership specialization. Nathan is also a published author, with his book Kingdom Leadership, which explores leadership principles rooted in service, humility, and purpose.

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David is a CPA qualified accountant with more than 30 years’ experience in all aspects of business including small-to-medium enterprises, corporate organisations and government. He strongly aligns his work with his Christian values and aims to be a positive influence on all who pass his way. In addition to providing taxation services, David assists individuals and business owners in reaching their full potential, offering has expertise in areas such as strategic business planning, marketing, training and management.

Sophia Htwe is a PhD candidate in Conflict and Peace at the University of Melbourne, with a research focus on the politics of peacebuilding in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. She brings deep expertise in local conflict dynamics, including rebel governance, actor fragmentation, and the effects of state absence, as well as human rights violations by various actors. Her academic and professional interests also span ethnonationalism, identity politics, violent extremism, radicalization, and the localization of peace efforts in protracted conflicts.

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At GraceWorks Myanmar, Sophia contributes her in-depth knowledge of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community dynamics to guide strategic direction and ensure that programs are grounded in local realities while promoting long-term transformation and reconciliation.

Allison Swinkels is a qualified Diagnostic Medical Radiographer, having completed her training in 1985, followed by postgraduate studies in Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound. With a strong background in clinical imaging and education, Allison has dedicated her expertise to both local and international healthcare development.

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She spent three and a half years serving in Myanmar, where she developed and taught ultrasound training modules for Radiology registrars and Radiographers at Pun Hlaing Siloam Hospital in Yangon.

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A board member of GraceWorks Myanmar Company Limited, in Myanmar, Allison has served as Health Coordinator, delivering maternal ultrasound clinics to women in under-resourced communities. She brings a deep commitment to accessible healthcare and capacity building, helping to improve maternal and child health outcomes across rural regions of Myanmar.