BLAIRLOGIE - Key Persons
Carolyn was appointed Chief Executive Officer at Blairlogie in November 2012. Prior to joining Blairlogie Carolyn was the Chief Executive Officer at a similar community based organisation based in Traralgon.
Carolyn has worked in the disability sector since 1999. She has held positions in both community-based organisations and State Government. She has extensive experience in Management and Leadership and enjoys leading a team to achieve set organisational goals.
Carolyn is a strong believer in people with a disability having maximum control over their lives and being empowered to make decisions that affect them.
Carolyn has a Degree in Journalism and Communication as well as Disability and Management Qualifications. As Chief Executive Officer Carolyn has overall responsibility for implementing the organisational Strategic Plan, as well as providing leadership, innovation and advocacy that ensures the delivery of a high-quality service.
Carolyn is also responsible for the financial management of the organisation. Carolyn says that one of the most enjoyable aspects of her role is the community and stakeholder engagement.
Carolyn is very proud to lead Blairlogie and is looking forward to implementing the many exciting plans the organisation has for the coming years.
Job Titles:
- Client Experience Manager
Cassie commenced this newly created role in June 2025 after 2 years as Blairlogie's Intake officer.
Gerard has 30 years' experience in Commonwealth investigations and professional standards. As a parent of three adult children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, he advocates strongly for the rights of those with disabilities. Gerard previously served on the Board at another non-profit organisation specialising in disability services. Gerard has a daughter attending Blairlogie.
Job Titles:
- Residential Services Manager
Jen joined the team at Blairlogie in July 2020 as the Residential Services Manager.
Jen started her career in Disability Services in 2004. She has held a number of roles in the sector as Residential Services Manager at Blairlogie Jen assumes overall responsibility for Blairlogie accommodation sites and strives to ensure the best possible supports are delivered to each individual lives at one of Blairlogie's sites.
Jen is excited about the innovative services delivery approach that Blairlogie has and loves that she has a role where she is able to empower people with a disability to have choice and control over their lives.
Jen has a wealth of knowledge in experience in supporting people that have complex needs.
Jen prides herself in leading by example and ensures she is always available to support, motivate and guide her team to provide the best possible experiences for the residents.
Jen also works hard to ensure families feel confident in Blairlogie and the residents have the ability to maintain dignity and independence as well as developing skills that lead to an improved quality of life.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of the Tooradin & District Sports Club
Colin brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service. He previously served on the Blairlogie board
from 2007 to 2020 and rejoined in 2025, continuing his long-standing dedication to our mission.
Colin is currently the Vice President of the Tooradin & District Sports Club, where he has been a dedicated board member for the
past 15 years. He also serves as Treasurer on the Committee of Management at Balla Balla Community Centre, a role he has held
for the last three years. His involvement extends to several other local community group executive committees.
With a strong background in local government, Colin also served as a Councillor for the City of Casey from 2003 to 2008 and held the
Ken first joined the Board of Management in 1995 and was President for seven years. During this time he was involved in the establishment and building of the North Road facility. Whilst working in the TAFE system Ken was able to arrange the building of Scott Cottage which is currently being used for respite accommodation. The original old house on the property was renovated for daily programs by volunteers supervised by him. Ken is a retired plumbing and mechanical services teacher and has a son attending Blairlogie.
Carol has been involved with Blairlogie from its very beginning in 1984, firstly on the steering committee then on the Board of Management. She was President from 2004 to 2020. She is a qualified nurse by profession and is now retired. Carol has a daughter attending Blairlogie.
Tania joined the Blairlogie Board in November 2019. Tania has spent the last 20+ years in the not-for-profit community sector but has over 35 years of Management experience in the Banking, Telecommunication, Security and Community Sectors. She holds tertiary qualifications in Management, Project Management, Community Sector Management and Governance. She is an avid toxophilite (dedicated archer) having represented Victoria at State level and is a Justice of the Peace. Tania has two children on the autism spectrum and her daughter attends Blairlogie.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Recreation Services
- Recreation Services Manager
Olivia commenced in her role of Recreation Services Manager in May 2022.
Job Titles:
- General Manager Operations
- Manager Centre, Community and in Home Supports / Shannon
Commencing at Blairlogie in 2009, Shannon started out as an Assistant Program Manager then in 2011 became Client Services Manager. During 2014 Shannon completed an Advanced Diploma in Disabilities and also in Community Sector Management which will assist her to continue to provide quality service.
Shannon also works with children and teenagers in a local recreation access program supporting people to access leisure opportunities available within the community.
As General Manager Operations, Shannon is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that lead to achieving the best possible outcomes for the people supported by Blairlogie.
Shannon is passionate about seeing people achieve personal goals and is creative in designing supports to meet the needs of individuals.
Shannon enjoys the dynamic and rewarding nature of her job and is always up for a challenge of learning new things.
Job Titles:
- Manager People and Culture
Tori joined Blairlogie in December 2018 and commenced the newly created role of Manager of People and Culture in March 2024. Tori is currently completing a Diploma of Human Resource Management and Diploma of Leadership and Management which, combined with her Degree in Business and Communications, will assist in building a Blairlogie culture that promotes growth, productivity and innovation.
Tori has held a range of positions throughout her working career in Administration, Accounting & Finance, Business and Pricing Analytics, but this is the role she is most passionate about.
As Manager of People and Culture, Tori is delighted to be focussing inward at the employee experience and focussing on Blairlogie staff and their development. She is excited to be the employee advocate to the leadership team and open a two-way dialogue.
Tori is always eager to learn new things and meet new staff, adopting an open door policy encouraging employee questions, feedback, suggestions and concerns.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Associated Services
William commenced his role in March of 2023.
William has an extensive background in Disability Services, beginning in 2009. During this time William has held positions from Support Worker to Interim General Manager. The reoccurring theme throughout his career is a desire to help people achieve their goals.
As Manager of Associated Services, William is responsible for all things outside of service delivery that make service delivery run smoothly. William is eager to assist in ensuring our clients and staff have the best possible experience when at Blairlogie.
William looks forward to reshaping the way the Associated Services team is utilised at Blairlogie through the use of Human Centred Design processes, ensuring our clients are at forefront of everything we do.