Our People

Jenny Gillam

Board Chair

Title: Director and Board Chair

Qualifications: Diploma of Management

Experience and expertise: Jenny has a depth of executive experience having worked in the public, private and community sectors. She has specialist skills in Human Resources management and Executive Search with particular expertise in strategic planning, governance and financial management. As Director of Jenny Gillam Consulting, she works in both Talent Acquisition consulting and Executive Search. Having been on the Windana Board for many years, Jenny has seen the Drug and Alcohol sector change and develop significantly. Over recent years, with rapid expansion, she has continued to develop her understanding about the needs of clients, the diverse range of service offerings and the broader sector. Jenny’s probono work includes being Chair of the Victorian Committee for the National Association of Women in Operations. Jenny joined the Windana Board in 2002.

Special responsibilities: Board Chair, Chair Remuneration & Nominations Subcommittee, Member Finance Risk & Audit Subcommittee, Member Strategic Input & Positioning Subcommittee

Cameron Bird

Board Member

Title: Director

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Monash University, Bachelor of Science, Monash University Graduate Diploma Of Chartered Accounting (ICAA), Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance & Investment (Kaplan)

Experience and expertise: Cameron is a Partner with Ernst & Young focusing on strategic advice in public policy and investment in the health & human services sector. Cameron has worked with a range of private and public organisations across health, hospitals, research,  aged care, disability, social housing and child & family services.

Cameron joined the Windana Board in 2016.

Special responsibilities: Member of Strategic Plan Subcommittee

Tony Parsons

Board Member

Title: Director and Public Officer

Qualifications: Bachelor of Law

Experience and expertise: Tony is the supervising Magistrate of the Victoria Drug Court, a division of the Magistrate’s Court of Victoria, that works with individuals with drug and alcohol dependency to improve community safety and reduce crime.  Before being appointed to the bench Tony was Managing Director of Victoria Legal Aid.  He has over four decades’ experience in legal matters relating to drug and/or alcohol dependency, legislation, sentencing and supervision of drug and/or alcohol recovery treatments. Tony joined the Windana Board in 2016.

Special responsibilities: Member Strategic Input & Positioning Subcommittee

Jen Riley

Board Member

Title: Director

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Development Studies, Diploma in Governance.

Experience and expertise: Jen has over 20 years social sector experience having worked for government agencies and a range of large not-for-profits in Australia and overseas. Jen has worked in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, youth transitions, early years education, mental health, family violence, homelessness and drug and alcohol. For the past 10 years Jen’s focus has been on the measurement and evaluation of social impact and how advances in digital technology and access to data can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of organisations. As Chief Digital and Data Officer at Clear Horizon Consulting, she works to provide digital and data solutions for clients. As a previous consultant to Windana, Jen has worked alongside many of the staff and clients and has seen firsthand the impact of Windana’s programs. Jen has a lived experience of mental illness, and lives in Bayside with her wife and two young children. Jen’s probono work includes being a Non-Executive Director at Eating Disorders Victoria.

Jen joined the Windana Board in May 2021.

Special responsibilities: Member Remuneration & Nominations Subcommittee

Marita Scott

Board Member

Title: Director

Qualifications: Registered Nurse Division 1, Graduate Diploma Health Management

Experience and expertise: Marita has extensive executive experience working in health and human services including for purpose, public and private. Operational experience across diverse sectors including primary health, aged care, child, youth and family, mental health, drug and alcohol, disability and asylum seeker/refugee sectors provides a clear understanding of the social model of health. Marita is passionate about good governance which provides the foundations for a thriving culture and the provision of quality human services. A values driven professional who is committed to social justice in which human rights and equality are demonstrated in the everyday lives of people. Marita is committed to help building a society in which individuals are empowered to achieve their dreams and goals within an inclusive community. Her pro bono work includes membership of Sisters of Mercy Safeguarding Advisory Committee.

Marita joined with Windana Board in November 2021.

Special responsibilities: Chair Quality & Safety Subcommittee; Member of Strategic Plan Subcommittee

Stelvio Vido

Board Member

Title: Director

Qualifications: BCom, LLB, University of Melbourne; MBA, Melbourne Business School; GAICD

Experience & expertise: Stelvio is an experienced Director and Chair with over 20 years Board experience across a range of sectors including health and human services, group training and employment services, community legal aid and TAFE.
He also has extensive executive experience having worked in senior roles in community organisations, management consulting, local government and commercial media. His most recent role executive was CEO of Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre. Since then he has focussed on governance roles in for purpose organisations.
Stelvio is currently a Director of Latrobe Community Health Service, Family Planning Victoria and Lengo Football Academy.

Stelvio joined the Windana Board in May 2021.

Special responsibilities: Member Finance Risk and Audit Subcommittee; Member of Strategic Plan Subcommittee

Andrea McLeod

Chief Executive Officer

Andrea joined Windana as CEO in November 2021. Andrea brings a diverse mix of clinical skills, governance expertise and personal experience to her work.

She started her career as a midwife and has more than 25 years’ experience in clinical and operational leadership roles in health, aged care, public health, community services, and disability in New Zealand and Australia.   She has been a Director on a number of Boards, including holding the position of Chairperson – Health Promotion Forum NZ, and Tautoko Services NZ.   Andrea was previously a member of the Windana Board from 2017 to mid-2021.

Andrea has post graduate qualifications in Health Management, Clinical Governance and Rehabilitation. She is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Management.

Her vision is for a society where addiction is treated like any other health condition – free from discrimination and stigma.

Joanne Caruso

General Manager People, Safety & Quality

Joanne Caruso CPHR has led strategic people functions in NFP Sector for over 10 years. Prior to commencing at Windana in April 2021, Joanne was Head of HR at Beyond Blue and Head of People & Culture at Good Shepherd Microfinance, where she worked closely with Executives and Board directors.

She has extensive and varied experience in community organisations, including early-career roles in the fields of Social Work and Quality. As well as a Bachelor of Social Work, Joanne has a post graduate qualification in HR management including registration as a Certified Practitioner in HR.

Joanne has been a State Councillor with Australian HR Institute as well as a convenor of their NFP HR Network

Vanessa May

General Manager Corporate Services

Vanessa brings with her 25 plus years’ experience in senior leadership roles in Finance and Information Technology across a wide range of industries within both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.  In recent years she has found herself drawn to working with community-based organisations that are committed to making a difference to peoples’ lives and is delighted to be working for Windana.

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, an MBA, and a Master of Information Management & Systems. She is a Fellow of CPA Australia, a senior professional member of the Australian Computer Society and professional member of the Project Management Institute.

Molly O’Reilly

General Manager Withdrawal & Community Services

Molly is an established leader in the drug and alcohol sector in Victoria, having worked as a clinician through to senior management and executive roles in a range of settings that include Community Health, Acute Health Primary Health and standalone Alcohol and Drug (AOD) services.

Molly has many years’ experience as a senior clinical leader in the AOD sector, with representational roles on key government and non-government structures including leadership roles in network development. Molly’s experience and practice spans the continuum of harm reduction through to treatment and she holds a special interest and commitment to the principles and practice of harm reduction and enjoys the challenge of integrating harm reduction principles and thinking into specialist AOD clinical governance frameworks. Molly is a trained general nurse, and has studied Psycho-analytic Psychotherapy, Women’s Studies, and Management and Leadership.

Mark O’Brien

General Manager Rehabilitation Services

Mark joined Windana in June 2022. Prior to this, Mark held Senior Management and Executive roles as with the North-West Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), YSAS and most recently as Senior Manager at Frontyard Youth Services at Melbourne City Mission.

Mark completed his general nursing training in the mid 1990’s and concurrently undertook post graduate studies in Addiction, Paediatrics, and Midwifery, while working in hospitals and community health settings in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

He has a keen interest in working in areas that address the Social Determinants of Health and has extensive experience in developing and implementing new models of care, and commissioning new services. Mark holds an MBA, a Masters of Health Science (Primary Health Care and Community Health), and is an Associate Fellow of the College of Health Service Management.

Geoff Fisher

Manager Finance, Payroll and Procurement

Geoff has over 25 years’ finance and operations experience within the not-for-profit sector, the past six at Windana.  Prior to his current role, Geoff has held senior finance and operations management positions with various disability organisations where he helped to manage and secure their financial position. He is passionate about the not-for-profit sector and Social Enterprises and has always been a strong contributor to organisational sustainability whilst pursuing their defined mission.

Geoff has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and has maintained the Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) accreditation for more than 30 years.

Shelley Gibb

Manager Barwon Therapeutic Community

Shelley has over 20 years’ experience in AOD service delivery across most AOD treatment types including counselling, forensics, withdrawal, community programs and aftercare, and the therapeutic community. Shelley also has experience in Refugee Health, Gambler’s Help, and youth and adult mental health.

Shelley is dedicated to learning and supporting meaningful change for others. Her work is informed by sector connections, peak bodies, a broad range of diverse training and formal qualifications including a Master of Health Science (D&A), Master of Social Work, Diploma of Leadership and Management, Diploma of Community Services, ad Cert IV in both Mental Health and Training and Assessment.

Darrell Hinga

Executive Officer SECADA

Darrell has worked in the alcohol and drug sector for over 27 years. He began his career as the Program Coordinator of a residential facility for chronically dependent individuals – one of two such facilities in New Zealand in 1995.

After becoming a registered social worker in 2000 and working in several alcohol and drug-related roles, Darrell and his wife moved their young family to Australia in 2002, where he was appointed to the role of Executive Officer the Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service lead by EACH Social and Community Health. In 2008, he graduated with a Graduate Diploma in Business (HRM) before heading up the EACH Registered Training Unit and Social Enterprise services.

In 2011, he joined The Salvation Army as the Network Director of alcohol and drug services.

In 2016, Darrell joined the South Eastern Consortium of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (SECADA) as Executive Officer.

Sandra Hocking

Manager Withdrawal Services

Sandra has extensive clinical nursing and management experience across diverse sectors including public and private hospital nursing, palliative care, general practice, neurosurgery, aged care, mental health and alcohol and other drugs. She has an active understanding of the social model of health and a commitment to trauma informed practice. As well as being a Registered Nurse Division 1, Sandra has a Master of Nursing, Graduate Diploma Health Services Management and a Graduate Diploma in Addiction.

Sandra values teamwork and collaborative practice with other service providers and considers the staff providing the service to be the Windana’s most precious assets. She is committed to high quality care and creating a workplace and treatment space where staff and clients feel respected, safe, and empowered.

Adam Miller

Manager Communication and Partnerships

Adam believes in work that supports communities and those who live in them – particularly people who are disadvantaged, marginalised or at-risk. He is a strong advocate for ensuring diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzz words, especially for the LGBTIQ+ community which he is proud to be a part of.

He joined the team in August 2020 and is focused on strengthening Windana’s strategic, internal, and external communications capacity and positioning the organisation as an advocate for positive change.

Born and raised in the Latrobe Valley, Adam has over 10 years’ experience working in Communications roles in the health and environmental sectors for not-for-profit and government organisations including the VicHealth, the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and Latrobe Community Health Service.

Anne-Maree Rogers

Manager Community Services

Anne-Maree has experience in a broad range of settings including Government, Clinical and Community services, and has qualifications in mental health, alcohol and drug and training. Previous roles have seen her work as a Mental Health Nurse, an AOD clinician and providing state-wide training to a range of individuals and groups.  She has also served as a VADDA Board member and Vice President, helping shape the AOD sector during periods of reform and change.

Anne-Maree has also been an active contributor in designing new service models and has been the Manager of lead agency teams for a number of consortiums.

Steven Poole

Manager Property and Maintenance

Doug Shaw

Manager Grampians Therapeutic Community

Doug joined Windana in February 2022 and brings a breadth of experience from social work, community, human services and tertiary education sectors. His previous roles in community and human services sectors have overseen autonomous and independent state-wide management projects, providing direct and pastoral support to 600 staff, 300 carers and 1000 clients, as well as intensive clinical work in the mental health / alcohol and other drugs sector.

Doug has recently completed a research project in philosophy, examining how different existentialist schools of thought may have an impact on how an individual subjectively and phenomenological view their own mental health, and is incorporating this into his practice.

Matt Taylor

Manager Rehabilitation Services

Since starting at Windana in 2015, Matt has worked in both clinical and operational leadership roles at Maryknoll Therapeutic Community, starting as Team Leader of Property and Works. Matt has a depth of knowledge in the Therapeutic Community model of rehabilitation and is a strong believer in its ability to foster growth in those who are seeking to change their lives.

His leadership style is informed by inclusivity and he is a strong believer in team work and positive role modelling with his staff. Prior to working at Windana, Matt studied full time to achieve his undergraduate Psychology degree and previously worked in Property Management.

Lucy Leiner

Manager Quality and Safety

Lucy brings years of experience leading large not-for-profit healthcare organizations in quality, risk management and audit roles.  A Registered Nurse, Lucy turned to clinical governance as an expression of her drive to improving the experience, quality and safety of service of those seeking healthcare support and treatment. Lucy believes that it is fundamentally the frontline clinician and support worker who delivers that quality, safety and experience, but sees clinical governance and quality as the enablers for those workers to be the best they can be in their roles.

Lucy has worked at Alfred Health, Cabrini Healthcare, Epworth Healthcare and COVID Quarantine Victoria, and at a range of public and private providers in Western Australia. Lucy spent a most rewarding and instructive two years working with Town Council in Jabiru and Gunbalanya, Arnhemland, NT. She holds post-graduate qualifications in clinical education and health services administration.