Our People
Meet Our Board
Windana’s work is overseen by a committed Board whose members provide strong governance and strategic guidance to Windana. Board meetings are held bi-monthly with an annual general meeting scheduled in November of each year.
Jenny Gillam
Board Chair
Title: Director and Board Chair Qualifications: Diploma of...
View BioCameron Bird
Board Member
Title: Director Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce,...
View BioJen Riley
Board Member
Title: Director Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts,...
View BioMarita Scott
Board Member
Title: Director Qualifications: Registered Nurse Division...
View BioStelvio Vido
Board Member
Title: Director Qualifications: BCom, LLB, University...
View BioAnthony Boffa
Board Member
Title: Director and Public Officer Qualifications: Master...
View BioExecutive Team
Andrea McLeod
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea joined Windana as CEO in November 2021. Andrea...
View BioJoanne Caruso
General Manager People, Safety & Quality
Joanne Caruso CPHR has led strategic people functions in...
View BioAdam Miller
Manager Communication and Partnerships
Adam believes in work that supports communities and those...
View BioMark O’Brien
General Manager Rehabilitation Services
Mark joined Windana in June 2022. Prior to this, Mark held...
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Geoff Fisher
Manager Finance, Payroll and Procurement
Geoff has over 25 years’ finance and operations...
View BioShelley Gibb
Manager Barwon Therapeutic Community
Shelley has over 20 years’ experience in AOD service...
View BioSandra Hocking
Manager Withdrawal Services
Sandra has extensive clinical nursing and management...
View BioLucy Leiner
Manager Quality and Safety
Lucy brings years of experience leading large...
View BioGraham May
Manager ICT
Graham has worked 25 plus years in Information Technology....
View BioDoug Shaw
Manager Grampians Therapeutic Community
Doug joined Windana in February 2022 and brings a breadth...
View BioLife Members
Life Membership is an honorary title awarded by the Board in recognition and appreciation of outstanding support for Windana. Life Membership has been conferred on the following people who have made a substantial and special contribution over a period of years and whose efforts have significantly affected the work of Windana:
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Peter Bucci
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Murray Gerkens
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Peter Hay
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Jenny Johnston
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Barry Main
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Des O’Connell
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Dr John O’Donohue
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Anne Parsons
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Jan Pontifex
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Michael Pontifax
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Diana Sher
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Dr John Sherman
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Rebecca Smith
Peter Bucci Award
The Peter Bucci Award was established by the Board of Windana in 2003 to honour the memory of Peter Bucci.
Peter founded Windana in 1984 and was the Chief Executive Officer through to his retirement in 2002. He had many wonderful qualities and never lost sight of the human element of his work.
Peter had a boundless capacity to listen, empathise and engage with all those around him. He had a fantastic ability for bringing out the best in people and was able to make people feel really good about themselves. He was a kind, compassionate and non-judgmental man who accepted everyone for who and what they were. His faith in people’s ability to change enabled him to inspire them and help them take charge of their lives. Peter was also a creative and innovative thinker and had a great sense of humour.
These things, along with his commitment to making a difference in the lives of those with whom he worked, are his legacy to Windana and the drug and alcohol field generally.
Peter died in 2003 after a battle with cancer.
The recipient of this Award should be a member of staff or a volunteer (excluding Board members) who possess similar qualities and values to Peter’s. The award is presented by the Chairperson each year.
- 2022 - Tamara Eldridge & Lena Kashaeva
- 2021 - Simon Bailey
- 2020 - Richard Price & Maree Cations
- 2018 - Mary Ryan
- 2017 - Cheryl Bea - Deceased
- 2016 - Charlie Nash
- 2015 - Mandy Sinclair
- 2013 - Sally Chick
- 2012 - Melinda Grant
- 2011 - Jenni Horn
- 2009 - June Bryant
- 2008 - Keith Edwards
- 2007 - Shirley Wilson
- 2006 - Wendy Zani
- 2005 - Antigone Quince
- 2004 - June Bryant
- 2003 - Antigone Quince
Meet Our Board
Windana’s work is overseen by a committed Board whose members provide strong governance and strategic guidance to Windana. Board meetings are held bi-monthly with an annual general meeting scheduled in November of each year.
Executive Team
Managers
Life Members
Life Membership is an honorary title awarded by the Board in recognition and appreciation of outstanding support for Windana. Life Membership has been conferred on the following people who have made a substantial and special contribution over a period of years and whose efforts have significantly affected the work of Windana:
-
Peter Bucci
-
Murray Gerkens
-
Peter Hay
-
Jenny Johnston
-
Barry Main
-
Des O’Connell
-
Dr John O’Donohue
-
Anne Parsons
-
Jan Pontifex
-
Michael Pontifax
-
Diana Sher
-
Dr John Sherman
-
Rebecca Smith
Peter Bucci Award
The Peter Bucci Award was established by the Board of Windana in 2003 to honour the memory of Peter Bucci.

Peter founded Windana in 1984 and was the Chief Executive Officer through to his retirement in 2002. He had many wonderful qualities and never lost sight of the human element of his work.
Peter had a boundless capacity to listen, empathise and engage with all those around him. He had a fantastic ability for bringing out the best in people and was able to make people feel really good about themselves. He was a kind, compassionate and non-judgmental man who accepted everyone for who and what they were. His faith in people’s ability to change enabled him to inspire them and help them take charge of their lives. Peter was also a creative and innovative thinker and had a great sense of humour.
These things, along with his commitment to making a difference in the lives of those with whom he worked, are his legacy to Windana and the drug and alcohol field generally.
Peter died in 2003 after a battle with cancer.
The recipient of this Award should be a member of staff or a volunteer (excluding Board members) who possess similar qualities and values to Peter’s. The award is presented by the Chairperson each year.
- 2022 - Tamara Eldridge & Lena Kashaeva
- 2021 - Simon Bailey
- 2020 - Richard Price & Maree Cations
- 2018 - Mary Ryan
- 2017 - Cheryl Bea - Deceased
- 2016 - Charlie Nash
- 2015 - Mandy Sinclair
- 2013 - Sally Chick
- 2012 - Melinda Grant
- 2011 - Jenni Horn
- 2009 - June Bryant
- 2008 - Keith Edwards
- 2007 - Shirley Wilson
- 2006 - Wendy Zani
- 2005 - Antigone Quince
- 2004 - June Bryant
- 2003 - Antigone Quince