Our People

About Us

Bridget Di Stefano, Early Childhood Educator

Bridget has started working at GEKA McKinnon this year in the 4-year-old Possum Group. 

Prior to working at GEKA, Bridget has worked in OSHC and coached junior sports. She is interested in what she can learn from children by observing their interactions and looking for ways to extend their knowledge.

Bridget’s favourite thing about working at GEKA is the children and educators she gets to spend time with. In her spare time she enjoys rollerskating and reading.

Fun fact: Bridget was born on Father’s Day! She thinks she was a pretty good gift for her dad!

BRIDGET’S FAVOURITES:

Food: Lemon meringue pie

Movie: The Sound of Music

Book: Coraline

Colour: Yellow

Season: Winter

Sports Team: Hawthorn Hawks

Animal: Cats

Dana Bitan, Service Support Coordinator

Dana has been working at GEKA for nearly two years. The purpose of her role is to support our services through various administrative functions including maintenance, marketing, purchasing and IT.

Dana’s favourite thing about working at GEKA is the people she works with and the supportive environment GEKA provides. 

Dana speaks fluent Russian, and her hobbies include cooking, pilates, and spending time at the beach!

DANA FAVOURITES:

Food: Japanese

Movie: Entrapment

Book: The Alchemist

Colour: Red

Season: Summer

Sports Team: Collingwood

Animal: Giraffe