Board

Tara is an independent management consultant focused on designing and delivering system-level change and transformation across public, private and NFP sectors. Formerly a senior official in the New Zealand government, Tara remains committed to driving innovation and improvement in social sector service delivery.

Kim has extensive experience in fundraising and marketing, having been engaged in the sector for over 20 years. She has worked across a wide variety of sectors with a focus on social justice. Kim has a track record of fostering innovation and growth. She is currently National Fundraising and Manager at Ardoch, a non-profit supporting children and youth in disadvantaged communities.

Jo is passionate about the for-purpose sector & working with teams to implement strategies to achieve organisational missions & growth. Starting as a Chartered Accountant, Jo has years of financial, operational, & strategic planning experience within ASX100 corporates & organisations locally & overseas. She loves to bring strategies alive while balancing service delivery & financial sustainability

Sam Sowerwine has 15+ years' experience in legal and community sectors. As Victoria Legal Aid's Program Manager for Economic and Social Rights, she leads on housing, NDIS, and social security. Sam is a skilled and dynamic leader in governance, strategic advocacy, human-centred design, and fundraising. Sam previously managed Justice Connect Homeless Law.

With her background of 24 years in community housing & 15 years as a residential youth worker Joy brings an experienced and historical perspective to the Board. Now retired, Joy continues to believe in the importance of contributing to the community and chooses to do this through serving on the Board, an organisation whose values accord with her own.