Executive Officer & Board of Governance
Elizabeth Jewson, Executive Officer
Elizabeth began in the role of Executive Officer in August 2014. She completed her masters in Exercise Rehabilitation in 2004 and since then has worked as an exercise physiologist, team leader, manager and senior manager in the community health, hospital and primary care partnership setting in the inner west of Melbourne. Elizabeth has published various journal articles and presented at a number of National conferences relating to chronic disease management.
Elizabeth brings to this role a thorough knowledge and expertise in multi sector and multi organisational partnerships and is humbled by the opportunity to work with a team of very dedicated staff and volunteers in the family violence sector in the Ballarat region.
Julie McMahon, President
Supporting and managing a diverse student service team within a State Government setting, Julie has experience in working with diversity and multi-disciplinary environments. Julie has been a teacher, principal and regional executive and brings region-wide experience in Community Action Networks, Community Renewal Projects and improvement, strategic planning, review and management processes.
Kate Hearn, Deputy President
As a psychologist and manager of a small practice, Kate is experienced in the public and private sectors in working with people who have experienced significant trauma and family violence. Kate is skilled in conflict resolution and is committed to working with people to improve health and well-being as well as having a focus on policy making and strategic planning.
Wendy Baker, Secretary and Publicity
As a recent Senior Executive with the Department
of Education, Wendy has extensive experience and a
strong interest in
developing leadership and improving social justice. Throughout her career she has been
a teacher,
school principal and curriculum consultant.
She has led strategic and project planning, provided
leadership to a
diverse workforce and worked tirelessly to reduce disadvantage for children and
their families.
Di Cassidy, Treasurer
Di joined the board in Nov 2015. A CPA with
extensive experience in both financial and management accounting across a
number of different industries as well as post grad qualifications in HR and
Corporate Governance, Di considers it both an honour and privilege to be part
of the team at WRISC.
Jodie Kennedy, Board Member
Jodie enjoys now being much closer in proximity to her family - including two nieces and a nephew.
Emma Leehane, Board Member
Hi everyone, I'm Emma Leehane. I am a Yorta Yorta woman of mixed decent. A Ballarat girl born and bred. My field's expertise is education and I have been teaching in various capacities for the past 16 years. I have taught around Australia as a classroom teacher and in two roles as an Indigenous Education Officer. I am currently working for Ballarat Health Services in the role of Aboriginal Care Co-ordinator, looking to improve the pathways for ATSI people in the health system and improve culturally safe and effective clinical care. I am passionate about our people and the need for us to unite and stand strong to support each other across the nation.
Kate Davis, Board Member
Kate is committed to Ballarat and its people.Kate completed the Ballarat and Western Region leadership program in 2013. Kate has always had community engagement at the forefront of many events that she has delivered for Ballarat and in particular the Ballarat Christmas Festival in 2016. Kate has been involved in many fundraising events in Ballarat. She recently completed her term on the Visit Ballarat board and thrilled to have joined the WRISC board where she can contribute to the community through her skills, resources and networks.
For many years, Meeta has been involved in the Ballarat community, and was a Multicultural Ambassador for the City of Ballarat, where she currently maintains her role as the Cultural Diversity Advisor. She also deals with state-level multicultural affairs as a member of the Regional Advisory Council. Meeta joined the WRISC board in 2016 to share her knowledge and experience in promoting inclusion, harmony and diversity in meeting the needs of woman from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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