Elizabeth Jameson AM Read more about Elizabeth Jameson AM Board member since 1 January 2025Committee Responsibilities QualificationsBA (Japanese), LLB (Hons), LSDA, FAICD ExperienceElizabeth Jameson AM is a corporate/commercial lawyer and governance professional, having founded respected national governance consultancy, Board Matters in 2002 after a successful legal career. She has been intrigued by, and specialised in, the work of boards and the field of governance ever since. Elizabeth has been a life member of, and periodic governance adviser to, C&K since becoming involved with constitutional reform in the late 2000s. In addition to being a governance consultant and educator (spending 17 years as a facilitator for the Australian Institute of Company Directors in its national and international programs), Elizabeth has maintained an active portfolio of directorships over the past 30 years. This included 14 years as a Director, and ultimately President and Chair, of RACQ until 2022. Elizabeth currently chairs the board of Endeavour Foundation and is a member of the board of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health as well as a private company in the tourism accommodation industry. She is also an independent member of the Nominations and Governance Committee of Chief Executive Women.
Dr Louise Thomas Read more about Dr Louise Thomas Board member since 1 January 2025Committee Responsibilities QualificationsMEd (Early Childhood Education), PhD (Education) ExperienceDr Louise Thomas has over 40 years of experience in the education sector. Her career has included teaching, leadership and consultative work across community based early childhood education, independent and government education sectors, and multiple universities. This career has included a range of leadership roles, including professional development and training manager at C&K. During her time at Australian Catholic University Louise held several leadership positions within the Faculty of Education and Arts. These roles included: Deputy Head of Education, Learning and Teaching (Qld); Acting Head of Education (Qld); National Director, Early Childhood Education; National Director, Accreditation. Dr Thomas’ PhD (2009) research focused on early childhood educators' constructions of professional identity and ethics. Her thesis was awarded the Queensland University of Technology’s Executive Dean award for outstanding research degree thesis. Her post-doctoral research and writing has built a platform of expertise in the areas of early childhood teacher identity, ethics, leadership, professional growth, and writing as a professional and research practice. Louise has extensive international and national publications, and research collaborations.
Professor Marnee Shay Read more about Professor Marnee Shay Board member since 1 January 2025Committee Responsibilities QualificationsPhD, MEd(res), GradDipEd, BIndigenous Studies ExperienceMarnee Shay is a Professor and Deputy Head of School in the School of Education at the University of Queensland. She is nationally recognised for her research and expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, educational policy and youth studies. Her maternal family are from the Ngen’giwumirri language group, Daly River region (Northern Territory). She grew up in South East Queensland. Marnee's research has substantially impacted policy and practice in her field. Her work has focused on developing Indigenous-based evidence and applying strengths-based approaches in knowledge production. She has served on multiple Government and School boards, including the Indigenous Forum on the Australian Research Council. Marnee is a qualified and experienced Queensland registered teacher.
Chantelle Hoare Read more about Chantelle Hoare Joined C&K September 2024Qualifications Bachelor of Business Accounting (with Distinction), CPA, Prince 2 Practitioner, PROSCIExperienceChantelle brings with her over 15 years of financial leadership experience, most recently as CFO at LifeFlight Australia and Financial Strategy and Performance Manager at KPMG. Chantelle has spent nearly a decade working within Queensland state government and has a background in financial strategy, transformation, change management, and cross-functional leadership across Finance, IT, Marketing, Travel, Asset management, Human Resources and contract management.
Shaun Astill Read more about Shaun Astill Joined C&K November 2024Qualifications B.Bus (HRM), DipBus, GAICD, CPHR Experience Shaun is an accomplished Human Resources executive with close to 25 years’ experience spanning private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Over the past decade, Shaun has dedicated himself to the community services sector, working in both corporate and operational settings. He has a passion for serving people and communities and brings expertise in strategic workforce management, people performance, organisational culture, leadership, and transformation. Shaun has previously served in HR executive, senior management, and advisory roles in mid-large not-for profit organisations, state government departments, and private companies.
Dr Suzy Tamone Read more about Dr Suzy Tamone Joined C&K January 2024Qualifications PhD, MEd (School Guidance & Counselling), BEd, BTeach (Early Childhood)ExperienceDr Suzy Tamone is an experienced early childhood teacher, academic and senior executive. Suzy was appointed to the role of COO in May 2024. Suzy’s previous appointments include senior and executive roles in not-for-profit early childhood organisations, leading portfolios across teacher professional learning and organisational learning and development. Suzy also has over 10 years’ experience as an academic with a focus on professional experience in initial teacher education, Mentoring Beginning Teachers program (for the Department of Education and Training), phenomenographic research and children’s behaviour. Her PhD research was acknowledged with an Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award.
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