Rise
Rise is governed by an experienced Board of Directors elected for their strategic and professional skills to assist the organisation in achieving its objectives.
Melanie Chatfield
Board Chair
Melanie has worked for government and not-for-profit organisations to reduce inequality and make a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing for over 20 years. She has experience in strategic policy, procurement, communications and stakeholder management across multiple topics including disability, mental health, alcohol and other drugs.
Sean Thorpe
Deputy Chair
Sean is the national lead for the Network Optimiser practice at Deloitte Australia and has experience leading technology and business transformation projects across the country. With over a decade of audit, consulting and board roles experience with NFP's, he is incredibly excited to work with the amazing team at Rise.
Peta Rule
Board Director / Chair of Governance Advisory Committee
Peta is a corporate communication, government relations and media strategist who has worked in industry and government for almost 20 years. Currently the Head of Corporate Affairs with WA ambulance service, St. John WA.
Helen Dymond
Board Director
Helen has over 25 years’ experience working in the Community Sector with a particular interest in Aged Care. Helen has held senior management positions for the past 10 years. Over the recent years Helen has actively participated in sector input to the major reforms in Aged and Disability Services and has led the translation of these reforms into practice.
Para Nanayakkara
Board Director / Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
Para is a finance, business management & governance professional with 30+ years’ experience in private and public sector organisations in various disciplines such as manufacturing, commerce, and service, in Australia and internationally, leading teams of accountants. Para is a hands-on professional with a passion for building effective teams, agile thinking and people empowerment.
Jenni Perkins
Board Director
Jenni has significant experience at a senior executive and CEO levels in government, with a particular focus on disability, aged care and community services. Jenni is a carer and understands the complexities faced when navigating disability and aged care systems. Jenni has a strong background in corporate governance and accountability. Jenni has developed a strong respect for Rise over many years and is happy to have joined Rise, where she feels her skills will contribute positively to the operations at Rise.
Di Barr
Board Director (on approved leave of absence)
Di is CEO/Director of Nursing at South Perth Private Hospital. She has 30+ years’ experience in public and private health care leadership and management. Di has held executive roles in Strategy, Governance and Health Service Management. A certified health executive and fellow of the Australasian college of health service management, Di is passionate about increasing leadership management and capability in the sector with the objective of improving equity of access for vulnerable communities.
Tiffiny Vale
Board Representative
Tiffiny is a Whadjuk Noongar woman with extensive experience in strategic leadership, policy development, and community engagement. With a career spanning over two decades, Tiffiny has held significant roles in various government departments, including the Departments of Premier and Cabinet, Planning, Lands and Heritage, Aboriginal Affairs and Justice. She has successfully managed multi-agency projects, led initiatives to protect and promote Aboriginal heritage and culture and designed and developed policies and projects to address inequality for members of the Western Australian community.
Bruna Rocha
Youth Board Representative
Bruna is an Engineer and junior Project Manager for WSP. She was the Chair of the Young Engineers Australia WA Committee and a member of many other engineering committees and has worked as an engineer in different countries with colleagues from many different backgrounds.
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