Meet Avie
Avie joined Inspire in September 2024 as our Client Service Coordinator (CSC) here at Inspire, and she’s been making a difference since day one. In this role, Avie supports both clients and internal teams, taking care of ad-hoc tasks, managing backlogs, and assisting with client communications and onboarding/offboarding.
Outside of Inspire
When she’s not at work, Avie’s world revolves around her 4-year-old son. Most evenings, she’s at home looking after him, cooking dinner, and getting through the usual household chores. Weekends and holidays are spent visiting family back in her hometown of Bataan, where beach trips with her parents are a favourite family activity.
How did you get interested in client services?
Avie’s journey began at university, she was offered a 50% scholarship in the accounting program. After graduating, she found herself working in client service roles, which eventually led her to the virtual assistant/CSC position she now enjoys at Inspire.
What do you love about Inspire?
Avie really appreciates the culture and environment at Inspire. She loves that there’s no micromanagement and that she can talk to anyone on the team—leaders included. The openness and lack of hierarchy make the place feel collaborative and genuinely supportive. She’s also drawn to Inspire’s values around work-life balance and family, as they align closely with her own priorities.
Why did you join Inspire?
Joining Inspire was a leap of faith for Avie, as it’s her first Australian client after previously working with a New Zealand-based accounting firm. She’s grateful Inspire took a chance on her and has been pleasantly surprised by the positive team dynamic and culture.
What have you learned so far working at Inspire?
Avie’s has been quick to pick up new terms and insights related to accounting and tax. This learning experience has expanded her skill set, adding value to her client-facing role.
Fun fact about you that we don’t know
Avie grew up in the beautiful island of Palawan, Philippines, surrounded by the ocean and rice fields. In her childhood, she learned practical skills like fishing and planting rice, which she looks back on fondly.
What are some books/podcasts you recommend?
Book Recommendation: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.
She calls it “life-changing,” especially for its impact on her approach to personal finance and money management.
Which Sustainable Development Goal(s) do you choose and why?
Quality Education
Avie chose Quality Education as a Sustainable Development Goal that truly resonates with her. Growing up, her grandmother always stressed that education was the key to overcoming poverty. Avie is a big believer in quality education as the foundation for responsible money management and financial stability. She’s encouraged by the growing number of scholarships and free tuition options in the Philippines, which create more opportunities for people. Avie wants her 4-year-old son to have access to quality education too, as she sees it as a pathway to a brighter future. She’s confident that by focusing on education, we can create lasting change in reducing poverty.
No Poverty
Avie sees a close link between quality education and breaking the poverty cycle. Having come from a less financially stable background, she understands the challenges firsthand. She believes that with the right education, people can acquire the skills to manage finances effectively and unlock new opportunities. To Avie, education is a tool that empowers people to break out of poverty and improve their economic circumstances for good.
