Kieran Gleeson – Chairperson
Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants; Associate Fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Executives
Kieran has been a successful senior manager in complex organisations in the public sector, at both Commonwealth and State level; in the private sector and internationally. In each senior management position he has embraced the role of leader and change manager. Kieran has extensive experience in the implementation of Government strategic goals in a practical, results driven manner. He has successfully led large organisations during periods of significant restructuring. This is evidenced through his career as a CEO in the NSW Health system, as the Chief Operating Officer in the Defence Support Group, as a First Assistant Secretary in Climate Change and as the National Director of Corporate Services for Calvary Health Care. Kieran has also led large Australian Aid Funded Projects in Papua New Guinea and Fiji. He has a demonstrated capacity for mentoring and coaching senior managers, both at a domestic and international level.
Kate Barnett – Deputy Chairperson
BA LLB (Hons) Dip.Mod.Lang (Chinese) Melb. GradDipCommM UTS
Over the past 15 years Kate has worked in various roles building enduring and effective programs and teams that contribute significant results in philanthropy, sponsorship, engagement and advocacy. She was the National Executive Director of the Australian China Business Council from 2005-2009 a role which included influencing and informing the national debate on Australia-China relations, and building a strong, and mutually beneficial bilateral relationships. She then worked with the University of Melbourne in various roles leading philanthropic engagement including major gifts fundraising, bequests and donor stewardship events. Kate currently serves as the Chief Executive, of St Vincent’s Institute (SVI) Foundation at SVI of Medical Research in Melbourne.
Darcy Godden
MHealthMgt, MBA, GradDipStratLdr, GradCertBus(Mgt), GradCertOpEx, DipQA, MICDA, MAHRI, AFCHSM
Darcy is a proud descendant of the Kamilaroi and Wonnarua peoples and a dedicated leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. He is the Executive Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health at Northern Territory Primary Health Network, where he works to strengthen primary healthcare systems and support community-led solutions.
Holding a Master of Health Management, Master of Business Administration, and several post-graduate qualifications, Darcy has extensive experience in governance, clinical advisory, and organisational development. He is a Director of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and serves on the Clinical Committee of Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS).
A member of several professional bodies, including ASHM Health, the Australian HR Institute, the Institute of Community Directors Australia, the Lowitja Institute, and an Associate Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Management, Darcy is committed to improving health outcomes through strong leadership, policy reform, and culturally safe practices.
Michael Johnston
BEc; Grad Dip, Securities Institute of Australia; GAICD
Michael brings over 35 years of banking and finance experience in Australian and New Zealand markets. Michael has key strengths in risk identification and mitigation, investments and corporate governance.
Hilary Johnston-Croke
B. Sc (Hons), PGCE Education, M.Ed, Grad Dip (Theology), GAICD
Hilary has an extensive background in education and business. A scientist by training, she is a highly respected and experienced educator. Hilary was Principal and CEO of one of Australia’s leading independent schools, Kincoppal-Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart, and Principal at Catherine McAuley at Westmead. Hilary is highly skilled in corporate governance, financial management, strategic thinking and leadership mentoring, more recently lending her expertise and guidance to number of boards as a non-executive director and Chair, including the University of Notre Dame, Australia.
Ray O’Brien
FFA FIPA, MAICD
An accountant by profession, Ray has spent over 27 years in senior executive leadership roles within the mutual banking sector, the last 7 years as Chief Risk Officer and Group Company Secretary at Beyond Bank Australia, one of the largest mutual banks in Australia. Ray has extensive experience in enterprise risk management, financial management, strategic development and corporate governance.
In addition to his executive career, Ray has held several non-executive director positions within the financial services industry, as well as a number of volunteer roles in governance and financial oversight within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. Recently retired from his executive career, Ray is currently a non-executive Director with Castle Personnel Services Limited, a not for profit, purpose driven entity focused on disability employment services and NDIS service delivery.
Jane Sloane
Jane Sloane is Senior Director, Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality with The Asia Foundation based in San Francisco. Her previous roles include Vice President of Programs, Global Fund for Women, Vice President of Development, Women’s World Banking, and Executive Director, International Women’s Development Agency. Jane is a Senior Atlantic Fellow with the Inequalities Institute at The London School of Economics.
Jane holds a BA (Hons History) from the University of Adelaide, a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Sydney, and an honorary Doctorate from the University of Adelaide. She’s the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Adelaide, an Alumni Award for Service to Humanity from the University of Sydney, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Adelaide. She is one of the original 75 Australian climate change presenters trained by Al Gore and a member of the Climate Reality Corp.
Ann Wigglesworth
Ann studied Environmental Science in the UK as a young adult and became involved in environmental activism. After moving to Australia, Ann had the opportunity to join an international development organisation, and then worked in the international development field for most of her career. In this role Anne travelled extensively in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and Latin America, deepening her understanding of global social justice issues, and the link between social justice and environmental exploitation.
At home, Ann actively engages with several community and conservation organizations including: Secretary, Australia East Timor Association (AETA); Member, Friends of Suai/Covalima Community Reference Committee; Member, Yakult William Nature Reserve Association; Member, ANGAIR; and Member, Bayside Bushwalking Club.
Bernadette Wrafter
BA LLB Grad Dip Teaching MTS
Bernadette has worked in native title law in the public sector for over twenty years. Her focus has been primarily on native title determinations in Queensland. During that time Bernadette has developed an understanding and appreciation of First Nations Peoples’ very deep connection to the land, their country. Bernadette has also worked as a primary school teacher and has has just completed her Masters of Theological Studies at ACU. She is currently engaged on a part time basis doing pastoral care in the aged care sector.
