Our People

Jenny Gillam

Director and 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 pro bono 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

Stelvio Vido

Director and Deputy Board Chair

Title: Director and Deputy Board Chair

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

Experience and expertise: Experience and 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 SuniTAFE.

Stelvio joined the Windana Board in May 2021.

Special responsibilities: Member Finance Risk and Audit Subcommittee

Cameron Bird

Director

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 and 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 and family services.

Cameron joined the Windana Board in 2016.

Special responsibilities: Member of Remuneration and Nominations Subcommittee

Anthony Boffa

Director

Title: Director and Public Officer

Qualifications: Master of Business Management, Member of CPA Australia

Anthony is currently the Chief Operating Officer for Dementia Australia having joined the organisation in 2019. Anthony’s roles before this cover over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector – having worked for organisations providing services in the disability, home nursing, home aged care support and residential aged care sectors. Prior to his involvement in the not-for-profit space Anthony had a number of roles in the commercial sector covering transport, service industries and travel.

Anthony is also a Board member of Palliative Care South-East.

Anthony joined the Windana Board in August 2022.

Special responsibilities: Chair Finance Risk and Audit Subcommittee

Deborah Dobbie

Director

Title: Director

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Diploma of Education, Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology

Experience and expertise: As a dedicated organisational development professional, Deborah brings more than 25 years of expertise in steering and implementing transformative people initiatives across diverse organisations in the commercial, government and not-for-profit sectors.

Deborah works with organisations to create vibrant work cultures that unlocks and amplifies individual potential, inspiring them to be their best both personally and professionally. She has a proven ability to collaborate with organisations to bridge the gap between personal development and tangible business outcomes by creating development strategies that align with business objectives. Deborah has specialist skills in creating career pathways and fostering a culture of formal and informal knowledge exchange to engage and develop aspiring and experienced leaders.

Deborah’s pro bono work includes 14 years on the board of TaskForce, a not-for-profit community agency supporting clients with substance misuse.

Special responsibilities: Member Remuneration & Nominations Subcommittee

Minh Nguyen

Director

Title: Director

Qualifications: Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts

Experience and expertise: Minh has experience in governance, risk and strategic leadership through board membership of community and membership-based organisations.

Minh has worked in diverse sectors with roles in senior management, research and evaluation and systemic advocacy.

Minh is passionate about social justice, representation and respecting people as experts in their own lives.

Jen Riley

Director

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 as consultant has provided support to range of organisations including (in the past) Windana. Currently, the Chief Impact Officer at Our Community, Jen provides evaluation and outcome support to a government and non-government grantmakers. Jen has a lived experience of mental illness, and lives in Bayside with her wife and two young children.

Jen joined the Windana Board in May 2021.

Special responsibilities: Member of Remuneration & Nominations Subcommittee

Marita Scott

Director

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

Larissa Seymour

Director

Title: Director

Qualifications: Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Postgraduate Diploma Psychology; Bachelor Social Sciences; Diploma Population Health; Diploma Community Development

Experience and expertise: Larissa has 15 years’ experience as a company director in the health sector. She has contributed to both state and federal policy development and implementation, and has managed a range of public health policy responses within non-profit organisations, Primary Health Networks, and state government branches. This has included, local, regional, and state-wide service planning, commissioning, and implementation across mental health, AOD, housing and COVID-19 initiatives.

Larissa’s work is currently focused on implementing key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System.

Special responsibilities: Member Quality & Safety 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.

Mark Briglia

Chief Finance Officer

Mark is a commercial, financial and strategic leader with experience across the government, private equity and publicly listed sectors in Australia and abroad. Mark joined Windana in 2023 with diverse skills in business partnering, statutory and regulatory reporting, budgeting, risk-based management, governance, digital technology, growth and strategy.

A Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant, Mark holds a Master of Business Administration and has been recognised for his strong leadership, enabling him to lead teams towards exceptional outcomes in the financial, risk management, information technology and infrastructure spaces at Windana. Mark holds stakeholder needs and business ethics paramount, and furthers collaboration, positive relationships and innovation through his work.

Mark also works in the community in a coaching and mentoring capacity to support others in job placement and towards having a sense of achievement and worth, as well as advising small and medium sized businesses and aims to leave a positive legacy with each step.

Joanne Caruso

Chief People Officer

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.

Adam Miller

Chief Communications Officer

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.

Di Nally

Chief Impact Officer

Di joined Windana in late 2023 following the merger with TaskForce.

Di is an experienced senior manager with over 30 years of extensive knowledge across various sectors – including mental health, housing and homelessness.

Alongside her eduction and training, which includes a Bachelor of Social Work, Di’s work at our merged organisation is enriched by her extensive experience in cross-sectorial partnership establishment and innovative service model design.

Mark O’Brien

Chief Operating Officer

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.