SIROVILLA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Board Member - BA Town Planning
Brydon joined the Board in 2019. Brydon has worked in the Geelong region over his career including as Manager Planning & Development at Surf Coast Shire and General Manager Development & Community Services at Colac Otway Shire. Brydon successfully completed the Committee for Geelong - Leaders for Geelong Program in 2013-2015 and currently operates a consultancy business assisting Local Government and private clients with land use planning applications and projects. Brydon has a keen interest in affordable housing and social infrastructure development.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Deputy Chair - BS ( HONS ), MASTER of ARTS
- General Manager of the Anthony Costa Foundation
Cynthia has over 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors in the United States and Australia.
Cynthia brings knowledge and understanding of direct service delivery, program development and management, evaluation, technical assistance and training, fundraising and grantmaking.
Cynthia is currently General Manager of the Anthony Costa Foundation, a family foundation in the Geelong region.
Cynthia joined the Board in 2022
Job Titles:
- Member of the Life
- Tim Head
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Board Member - BAgSci ( Hons ), GradDip Education ( Secondary ), GradDip RurSysMgt
Jessica brings to the board experience in strategy, team performance, organisational design and community engagement across areas including health, education and agriculture. Jessica has led large-scale democratic engagement processes for government agencies and non-government authorities and has supported organisations through periods of community outrage and crisis, facilitating constructive communication and resolving conflict. Jessica now runs a consultancy, whilst previous roles include Consumer Engagement Manager and Manager of Spiritual Care at Barwon Health. She has also been a board member of a charity organisation and is committed to social justice. Jessica joined the board in 2023.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Chairman - BA ( I - IONS ) MASTERS of PUBLIC POLICY
Social planner consultant with strong experience in social infrastructure needs and strategic planning. Kate has recently worked with Hal Bisset and John Thomson to develop the City of Greater Geelong Social Housing Plan 2018 - 2014. Kate joined the Board in 2015.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Sirovilla Board
Michael brings financial management experience from an extensive career with not for profit aged and acute care providers in regional and metropolitan settings. He has also been a member of a not for profit community based Board. Michael joined the Board in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Board Member - Grad Dip SpEd, Dip T Prim, Dip Mgt, Dip Project Mgt
Paul has been a Board member since 2019. Paul has held Senior Management roles in Local Govt, Disability Services and Education. He has led successful teams and projects in Community Development, Social Planning, Customer Services, Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management and Disability Services.
Job Titles:
- Executive
- Leader
- Member of the Board
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
Robyn is an experienced executive leader and throughout her career has worked in both government and healthcare settings including Ballarat Health Services, City of Ballarat, Surf Coast Shire and City of Greater Geelong. Robyn's experience and leadership strengths include strategic planning, stakeholder relationship development, building team culture and performance and governance. Her professional roles have enabled her to use her passion for working with people and communities to improve social equity and health & wellbeing outcomes. Starting her career in nursing Robyn has continued her professional development by completing a Master of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Board Member - BA ( Hons ) LLB and Graduate Diploma Corporate Governance
Shirley, a qualified and practicing lawyer, lives in Geelong and considers that volunteer community involvement is one way she can contribute to bettering the lives and welfare of members of our community. Shirley joined the Board in 2019.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sirovilla Board
- Board Member - BE / BCom, Grad Dip PM
Project professional with 20+ years large project and operations experience, with a strong background in infrastructure, mining and O&G industries. Simon has a keen interest in regional infrastructure and affordable housing; bringing knowledge in risk management, financial/commercial controls, and process governance to the board.