Our Team

Meet the people who bring experience, care and shared purpose to our leadership and work.

The Executive Management Team

The CEO and executive team are responsible for implementing the strategic plan and for the day-to-day management of Gowrie’s operations, programs and partnerships.

The executive management team members are:

Karen Weston Chief Executive Officer

Glyn Williams Executive Manager, Adult Learning and Marketing

Alison Smith Executive Manager, Early Learning

Sue Chamberlain-Ward Executive Manager, People and Culture

The Board

Gowrie Victoria is governed by a Board, responsible for setting the long-term strategic direction and oversight of the organisation’s operations, risk and compliance. Board members are volunteers, and bring a wide range of strategic and management skills and perspectives to their role, enabling Gowrie Victoria to achieve its mission and purpose.

The Board members are:

Mark Burke Chair

Dilip Shankar Treasurer

Sarah Young

Margaret Abernethy

Gabi Burman

Kristy Fotiadis

Lucy Davidson

Life Members

In addition to the leadership team, Gowrie Victoria is proud to have a committed group of long-term supporters who have been given life member status. Life membership is awarded by the Board to individuals who have made an extraordinary and committed contribution to Gowrie Victoria over a substantial period.

Our current Life Members are:

Jenny Acton
John Emmerson
Gilda Howard
Heather Barnes

Contact

If you would like to contact a member of the leadership team, please email CEO@gowrievictoria.org.au.

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