Acts of Kindness Logged
Kindness Factory is a not for profit organisation on a mission to make the world a kinder place.
We began with a belief that small acts of kindness do big things for each other and the world. Our founding story of courage, hope and adversity shined a spotlight on the power of #OneSmallAct and has inspired over 9 Million Acts of Kindness across the globe, touching the lives of people from all walks of life.
Today, Kindness Factory’s work focuses on community and education.
It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.
Kath Koschel
Our Founder
Meet Our Team
Kath Koschel
(Director & Founder)
A testament to the power of human spirit, Kath Koschel is a survivor who has overcome incredible odds and unimaginable tragedy to inspire ordinary people to do extraordinary things. A former cricketer and Ironman competitor, Kath is an internationally sought after speaker and author of best-selling book Kindness. She partners with the most well-known companies and brands across the world to help them achieve perspective, resilience, good culture, wellbeing and of course, kindness. Kath has built and designed programs and tools that inspire organisations and individuals to capture and understand their personal and collective strengths, allowing for bespoke workplace programs and individual coaching.
Kath’s work has been celebrated globally, most recently being named the 2025 NSW Australian of the Year and recipient of the Australia Medal for courage in overcoming extreme adversity.Kath’s work has been celebrated globally, most recently being named the 2025 NSW Australian of the Year and recipient of the Australia Medal for courage in overcoming extreme adversity.
Paul Everson
(Director & Campaign Management)
Paul brings extensive global marketing expertise and a deep commitment to philanthropic impact Kindness Factory board. Paul has successfully transformed and grown businesses through innovative brand building, digital marketing strategies and digital transformation initiatives that deliver measurable results across diverse industries. Paul combines his executive marketing background with strong governance and strategic planning capabilities. His core skills in digital transformation, governance, and strategy complement his genuine passion for social change and purpose-driven organizations. Known for his leadership philosophy centred on kindness, authenticity and people-centricity, Paul’s understanding of philanthropy and commitment to leading with kindness, aligns perfectly with Kindness Factory’s mission to make the world a kinder place.
Hannah Montplaisir
(Director USA – Marketing & Digital)
Hannah Montplaisir is an award-winning marketer, strategist, and partner to clients. She has a proven track record of helping organisations connect with the audiences they serve, and crafting best-in-class strategies and stories that inspire. Named one of the Cynopsis Top Women in Media, Hannah has partnered with global organizations including Disney (Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Disney Princess), Intel, Google, EltaMD, Amazon, Topgolf, Stitch Fix, 20th Century Fox, Timberland, Sony, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and more. Her deep expertise in organisational process, brand building, and audience insights helps brands bring their vision to life and achieve their goals.
Jon McArthur
(Director & Company Secretary)
Jon McArthur has had more than 30 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant both as a practitioner and Managing Director. Throughout his career, Jon has held roles as a chief financial officer and company secretary of a number of ASX- listed companies and has held senior roles in a mid-tier global accounting firm. Jon currently owns and operates an accounting practice in Sydney. Jon oversees all areas of governance, payroll and financial management for Kindness Factory and facilitates all regulatory and statutory reporting with the responsible agencies. Jon is an advocate for kindness through the 12 attributes to be implemented as a resource in all Australian Schools.
Greg Healy
(Director & Chair)
Greg Healy has in excess of 35 years experience in the Financial Services Industry in Australia and across Asia specialising in Corporate Pension services, Investment Management Services and Wealth Management. Greg is the Founding Chair of Kindness Factory and deeply passionate about youth resilience and the required generational shift in human behaviours. Greg works closely with Founder Kath Koschel, Kindness Factory Board and key stakeholders to guide and deliver the key priorities of Schools Kindness Programs, Community Engagement, Research and the annual major event World Kindness Day.
Lauren McKinnon
(Director – Education Specialist)
Lauren has over 19 years’ experience in education, strategy, and workforce transformation. A career in helping organisations and schools align culture, wellbeing, learning and performance to improve outcomes. She has held senior leadership roles in management consultancy and worked closely with boards and executives to deliver large-scale transformation for sustainable growth. As a director of Kindness Factory, in collaboration with the Board, Lauren is committed to embedding kindness as both a cultural foundation and a driver of strategic impact. She works alongside the Founder and Board to expand the organisation’s reach in schools and communities, ensuring kindness continues to inspire change and create lasting impact.
Rob Regan
(Director & Education Management)
Starting his career with PriceWaterhouseCoopers before moving through the retail, mining and technology industries, Rob Regan has focused his attention on the domestic and international education sectors for the past 20 years. Having worked with Kaplan since 2006, Rob has held various executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer of the international business based in London and currently serves as Managing Director of Kaplan’s Australian and New Zealand businesses. Rob leads a passionate team of academic professionals, products and services to numerous industry sectors. Kaplan academics globally through evidence based research and behavioural science have developed the Kindness Curriculum and the current SEL schools education program.
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