Our Board

As a mission-led organisation, our volunteer Directors have a personal commitment to the work of the organisation and making a difference in people’s lives.
The Board includes Directors with diverse skills and industry knowledge and successfully lead the governance and strategic directions of our organisation.
Our Board

Catherine McKean
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Catherine is an experienced senior finance and treasury leader with over 25 years treasury risk management experience from […]

Libby Mears
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
Libby brings to Leisure Networks a strong commitment to the organisation’s vison of capable, healthy people and inclusive […]

Gavin Heathcote
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Gavin is the Chief Executive Officer of AWA Alliance Bank. Gavin has over 30 years of senior leadership experience within […]

Vanessa Schernickau
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Vanessa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation. Vanessa brings a wealth of business, […]

Toni Clarke
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Toni is a social worker with over 20 years’ experience in human services, policy and program development and delivery. […]

Paul Chow
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Paul is passionate about improving the health outcomes of our communities so that people can live their best lives. Having […]

Kate Russell
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Kate is Director and co-founder of Russell Resources and Russell Services Group supporting efficiencies in the health […]

Damian Poel
- Role
- Chairman
- Phone
Damian is the Head of the Supported Recovery Division at the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). He is an experienced senior […]

Nadia Javni
- Role
- Director
- Phone
Nadia specialises in accounting, holding a Chartered Accountants membership with backgrounds in both external audit and business […]