Our Board members bring a diverse range of skills and experience in business, government and the community sector.
They are incredibly passionate about the Centre and its work in supporting and connecting the local community.
MBBS, MHA
Joined 2014
Chris has worked in the health and community services sector for over 40 years, with roles in research, hospital and community services management and policy development.
He has been an advisor to governments, multilateral agencies and service providers in the public and private sectors in Australia, the Pacific, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Chris is an active contributor to the design and implementation of innovative local community development projects.
BEd, MA (Hons), MBA, GAICD
Joined 2019
Ginie is an experienced executive and non-executive director in the fields of education and services to children and families.
She is passionate about community development, inclusion and sustainability of not-for-profit organisations.
She is also a director of Playgroup Australia, a Board member of Act for Peace, an ecumenical international aid and development organisation, has recently been appointed to the Governance, Audit, Risk and Finance Committee of Phoenix House and is a volunteer at her local Vinnies Op shop.
BE, BCom, BEcon, CPA, GAICD
Joined 2013
Ted is a non-executive director with over 20 years board experience in public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
He has been a CEO and senior executive in the industrial, infrastructure and resource sectors, restructuring operations within Australia and establishing platforms for growth internationally in North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Ted’s expertise is in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, operational excellence, government relations, logistics, finance and risk management.
He is Chair of an energy start-up, Chair of the CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay and a Director of Growing Potential Ltd and Results International (Australia).
BA (Hons), MA, MBA, GAICD
Joined 2019
Niki is a non-executive director whose experience includes more than 20 years’ senior management in the human services sector and local government in Australia, and overseas community development work.
She is outcomes focused with skills in strategic planning, governance, human resources, risk management, community engagement and operations management. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of Results International (Australia).
Niki’s broad interests include permaculture and sustainability.
BTh (Hons)
Joined 2018
With a background in local church ministry, theological education, and international aid and development, Josh came to Crows Nest in 2015 as a local church Pastor where he works closely with the community.
Josh has experience in eLearning development and partnership brokering, and a passion for systems thinking, strategic planning and organisational change through the unconventional lens of permaculture.
BEcSocSci, MEL
Joined 2018
Alice is a senior responsible investment professional, with over 13 years experience in the finance, telecommunications and energy sectors.
Currently working in superannuation, Alice’s areas of specialty include strategy, governance, risk, change management and sustainability.
She is also a mentor with the Harding Miller Education Foundation.
BCom, MBA, CA, GAICD
Joined 2021
Mowen is a risk management professional with experience across professional services, government and ASX 50 organisations.
Working in the insurance industry, Mowen’s areas of specialty include internal audit, enterprise risk management, data analytics and governance. He has previously held independent member appointments on finance, risk and audit committees within the not-for-profit and local government sectors.
Mowen is also a volunteer tutor with the TAFE NSW Adult Migrant English Program.