Financial Guidance You Can Trust
Meet the dedicated professionals who've spent years helping Australians build stronger financial foundations and develop practical money management skills.
Ezra Blackwood
Education Director
Started his career analysing budget patterns for small businesses across regional Victoria. Ezra believes that understanding your spending habits is the first step toward financial confidence.
Stellan Rhodes
Senior Financial Educator
Before joining mireqonova, Stellan worked with credit unions throughout Melbourne, helping members understand loan structures and repayment strategies. His approach focuses on breaking down complex financial concepts into manageable steps. What sets him apart is his ability to explain superannuation and investment basics without overwhelming jargon. Stellan regularly conducts workshops for university students and young professionals who are just beginning their financial journey. He's passionate about teaching people how to read financial statements and understand what their bank is really telling them.
Vesper Chang
Program Coordinator
With a background in adult education, Vesper designs learning experiences that actually stick. She spent five years working with financial counselling services before joining our team.
Our Combined Experience
Real-World Teaching
Our educators have worked directly with thousands of Australians facing various financial challenges. This hands-on experience shapes how we design our learning programs.
Industry Knowledge
Combined experience includes work with banks, credit unions, financial planning firms, and government agencies across Australia. We understand how different financial institutions operate.
Practical Focus
Every lesson we create is tested with real people facing real financial decisions. We focus on skills you can use immediately, not theoretical concepts that collect dust.
Ongoing Learning
Financial regulations and products change constantly. Our team stays current with Australian financial services through continuing education and industry connections.
Personal Experience
We've all made our share of financial mistakes along the way. This personal experience helps us understand the emotional side of money management, not just the technical aspects.
Diverse Backgrounds
Our team brings perspectives from different industries, age groups, and financial situations. This diversity helps us create learning materials that work for various life circumstances.