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Board

Board of Management as of October 2009:

  • Co-Presidents – Matoula Makris and Annetay Henderson-Sapir
  • Vice President - Louise Staker
  • Treasurer – Leesa Vlahos
  • Executive Committee member convenor - Sue Averay
  • Olivia Guarna
  • Simone Hansch–Maher
  • Joan Russell
  • Sandy Pitcher

Board elections

Board of Management elections are conducted every year at our Annual General Meeting held in October. To be eligible to vote at an Annual General Meeting you must become a voting member . Board members set the strategic direction of the YWCA of Adelaide, monitor implementation of the strategy and support the Chief Executive and staff in implementing YWCA programs.  Members elect the Board to steer the association into the future. Your membership and vote are necessary to ensure quality leadership within the YWCA of Adelaide.

The Board meets each month and has an Executive Committee to manage matters which arise between meetings.



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YWCA of Adelaide Staff

 
Anne Bunning
Chief Executive
 

Anne Bainbridge
Policy Officer

 

Angela De Conno
Business Support Manager

Angela DeConno has over ten years experience working in the community services sector including multicultural communities, youth development and participation, policy and planning, project management, human resources management, and governance. Angela completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work and Diploma in Business Management. Angela is a passionate advocate of social justice issues reflected in her volunteerism and participation in various human rights forums including United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York in 2004. Angela enjoys working in the not for profit sector because she believes that the services and programs make a difference to the community.  Angela enjoys working at the YWCA of Adelaide and impacting the lives of all South Australians through the leadership of young women.  Angela loves travelling, chocolate, her partner and dog, and isn’t afraid to use the ‘f’ word…yes, feminism!

 
Belinda Lake
Program Manager
 
Carolyn Huery
Marketing and Fundraising Manager
 

Clementine Ford
Policy Officer

 
Deborah Koch
Team Leader - Youth Mentoring
 
Rae O’Malley
Finance Coordinator
 
Jody Anderson
Project Officer - Youth Mentoring
 

Arwenna Johns
Project Officer - Youth Mentoring

 

Amy Bruce
Project Officer - Youth Mentoring

Amy Bruce graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2005.  Amy has previous experience in the youth sector, in homelessness, and in the fitness industry.  Amy began working at the Y in the youth mentoring team in Nov 2007 and enjoys working for the not-for-profit sector at the service delivery level because she is able to see the positive outcomes clients/community members experience.  Amy loves dancing and regularly attends swing dancing classes, and also has an interest in meditation.    

 

Deborah Fehler
Project Officer - Young Women’s Program

Deborah Fehler is a Social Worker who has worked in several roles including Events Management, Volunteer Management, as well as the Disability and Employment sector.  Deborah has worked with children and young people for most of her career and is passionate about women’s issues.  She is motivated by creating opportunities for young women to discover their dreams and passions and create a life where they can be truly successful, on their own terms.  Deborah is an avid mountain biker and snowboarder and loves to travel, explore and meet people from different countries and cultures.    

 
Jo Brown
Project Officer - Northern Services

Jo Brown graduated from university in 2001 and since then has worked with a wide range of young people and their families. Jo joined the YWCA in August 2007 to develop the Northern Services Program.

Jo’s interests include a wide range of arts and other creative pursuits. She enjoys weaving creativity into her day to day work.

 

Gayathiri Jambulingam
Project Officer - Youth Mentoring

 
Lesley Cooper
IT & Database Manager
 
Sarah Bettany
Activities Officer - Youth Mentoring
 

Ashlee Jones
Trainee Administration Officer

 

Kim Lisson
Coordinator - Northern Services

 

Leigh Gregurke
Project Officer - Northern Services