MAMRE - Key Persons
David joined the Mamre community in 2008 and has been on the Board since 2017, serving as President from 2020 to 2022. A mechanical engineer by profession, David has worked in a variety of roles, from engineering to management. David is also an avid volunteer with various organisations including P&C associations, Scouts and more.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer Chair Finance & Risk Sub - Committee
James joined the Board in 2018. As a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years' experience, he has worked across various public and private organisations including Agribusiness, Mining Services, Aviation, and Early learning.
He has a strong record of achievement, including extensive engagement and reporting experience at a board level. In 2003, while CEO of a local Agribusiness organisation, James' team was awarded the Premier of Queensland's Regional Exporter of the Year.
James is currently the Head of Finance of Goodstart Early Learning, a $1.2bn turnover not-for-profit social enterprise.
Job Titles:
- President Chair Remuneration Sub - Committee
Jay joined the Mamre Governance Board in 2021 and was elected Board President in December 2022. Jay has cultivated a progressive career of achievements establishing himself as an effective organisational leader overseeing high-performance teams and the creation of portfolio effectiveness.
As a property and development expert with over 27 years' experience, he enjoys providing strategic and operational guidance to both corporations and not-for-profit organisations seeking to improve performance.
He currently works at The Salvation Army as the National Strategic Property Manager.
Job Titles:
- Board Member Remuneration Sub - Committee
- Vice President of Partnerships and Customer Success at for the Record
Having joined the Mamre Board in 2022, Jessica brings with her a passionate, purpose-driven professional approach with proven experience in managing major client relationships, strategic partnerships and building successful marketing teams.
With a Bachelor of Mass Communication from QUT and a Masters of Business Administration from UQ, Jessica is currently the Vice President of Partnerships and Customer Success at For The Record.
Jessica has exceptional interpersonal and communications skills and is continually identifying areas for improvements and creating value adding opportunities. She is passionate about increasing a company's client base and maximising opportunities through strategic relationship building.
Jillian joined Mamre as CEO in February 2022, bringing with her more than 20 years' experience in the disability sector.
Jillian helped launch the NDIS in the ACT in 2014, before taking on the role of national lead for the NDIA Media and Communications team. She's also well versed in the not-for-profit sector having held senior positions at MS Queensland, Life Without Barriers and Mission Australia. Jillian uses her expertise to deliver business strategies that put people at the heart of an organisation and is passionate about creating an inclusive society.
When she's not working, Jillian enjoys reading, cooking delicious food for friends and family and spending time with her partner and their two adorable dogs.
Job Titles:
- Allied Health Manager
- Executive Director Capability Building
Marissa is an experienced Allied Health manager and Certified Practicing Speech Language Pathologist who joined Mamre to develop the Allied Health service. She is also the Mamre lead for Decision Making Possibilities - an important joint research project between Mamre and other organisations.
Marissa specialises in creating highly individualised and collaborative approaches to therapy and is passionate about creating positive environments and services that allow supported people, their families and their therapists to thrive.
Marissa is a mum to a rambunctious child who loves beach romps, picnics, and hammock hangs.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Executive Director
- Finance
Rishi is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting. He is a member of Chartered Accountant Australia New Zealand.
Rishi has more than 20 years of experience in senior financial management roles with a range of sectors. He has a track record in the private and public sectors, including more than 10 years in the not-for-profit sector, particularly disability and health.
Rishi's expertise includes highly developed analytical skills, finance, ICT, systems integration and automation.
In his spare time, he enjoys watching rugby union and spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Board Member Finance & Risk Sub - Committee and Remuneration Sub - Committee
Tania joined the Mamre Board in 2022 with an MBA and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is currently completing a research PhD investigating consumer engagement and has presented peer reviewed journal articles nationally and internationally.
An experienced and successful senior executive, Tania is passionate about amplifying the voices of consumers and their families. This includes governance of strategic initiatives relating to children and young people with disability, interfacing with the NDIA, and leading the establishment of the indigenous cadetship program.
Currently working as the Executive Director of Allied Health services at the CHQ, she is a me mber of the CHQ Safety and Quality and Research Board sub-committees and has contributed to the development of the CHQ Health Equity Strategy and Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
Job Titles:
- Company Secretary
- Secretary of the Board
Tiffany was appointed Board Secretary in 2023.
Tiffany is an experienced company secretary and senior in-house lawyer who engages with, and advises executives and boards on a broad range of corporate legal matters across the aged care, health and education sectors both nationally and internationally.
Job Titles:
- Board Member Finance & Risk Sub - Committee
- Product Manager at Microba Life Science
Joining the Mamre Board in 2022, Tim is drawn to solving complex problems in highly regulated environments. Having worked on the NDIS for six months, Tim has unique first-hand exposure to the challenges facing scheme participants, providers and the federal agency operating the scheme.
Tim holds degrees in business and public health nutrition, a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting, a Certificate in Not-for-Profit Governance, and is a member of the QLD Young Chartered Accountants Panel.
In his current role as Product Manager at Microba Life Science, Tim is responsible for end-to-end product development and management of healthcare products for consumers and healthcare professionals.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Board Member Finance & Risk Sub - Committee
Joining the Mamre Board in 2022, Victoria is a transformational leader with expertise in people engagement, development and leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and change management.
Victoria believes in life-long learning and development and was honoured to receive the Collaboration Excellence Award for the UQ MBA class of 2020. She is the current QLD State Manager of Workers Compensation Insurance at Coles Group.
Victoria's strengths lie in working collaboratively, tailoring customer experience, strong re lationship management and organisational problem-solving. She is passionate about people, organisational development, and transformation.