FUTURE INSTITUTE - Key Persons


Angela Smith

Job Titles:
  • Client Relationship Manager
  • Senior Manager
Angela is a Senior Manager with over 20 years of contract and commercial management experience with proven ability to deliver tangible business outcomes in varied business environments. "I have been fortunate to have gained considerable experience in both public and the private sectors including military, commercial media and communications. With a genuine passion for a client tailored solution, I have developed a broad range of skills and have a key interest in forging the best client relationships possible, helping them to be the best versions of themselves in an ever-evolving business community. Having an appreciation for the importance of people culture and management in the workplace, business efficiency, strong engagement with stakeholders, leadership, innovation and continuous improvement, I have supported many business projects that have delivered measurable outcomes in various fields throughout my career". Angela manages our client relationships, bringing a wealth of experience in delivering tangible business outcomes in varied business environments.

Ava Finnie

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Coordinator

Janet Curran - CEO, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Managing Director
Over the last 30 years, Janet has held a variety of senior management / leadership positions within a range of industries including vocational education and training (VET), employment services, emergency services, mining, insurance, health and aged care, including: Director Training and Development, Fire and Emergency Services (WA) State Manager, MEGT National Manager, TRACMIN Training Manager, Silver Chain Nursing Association Janet has held a number of Board Positions, for example: As Managing Director / CEO of Future Institute, Janet provides management oversight and responsibility across the organisation

Jessica Hardy-Oborne

Job Titles:
  • Systems and Finance Manager
Jessica maintains our systems and finances as well as being one of our eLearning developers.

Karyn Grant

Job Titles:
  • General Manager

Mark Iriks

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Non - Executive Director

Shelly Iriks

Job Titles:
  • Support Service Manager
Managing our Support Services Team, Shelly plays a key role in supporting participants and clients and works closely with our facilitators.