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 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

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 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

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 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

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

Stelvio Vido

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; Member Quality & Safety Subcommittee

Anthony Boffa

Board Member

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

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 and 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.

Adam Miller

General Manager Communication and Partnership

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.

Mark Briglia

General Manager Finance and IT

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.

Mark O’Brien

General Manager Operations

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.

Paul Harding

Manager Property and Maintenance

Paul joined Windana in mid-2023 with a background working in operations and facilities management across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, including Aged Care.

Alongside his Graduate Diploma of Management and Certificate IV in Frontline Leadership, Paul has extensive experience managing property and other assets, coordinating scheduled and reactive maintenance, ensuring building compliance and accreditation, and delivering capital projects. This expertise equips Paul to oversee and manage Windana’s facilities and fleet, ensuring strategy is in step with the diverse needs of our clients, residents and staff.

Paul enjoys building and contributing to a strong organisational culture where each Windana location is supported to safely and effectively help people rebuild their lives. Paul brings a collaborative style to his role – enabling him to support Windana’s teams around Melbourne, Ballarat and Geelong.

Lea McDonald

Operations Manager Windana Youth Community House

Lea joined Windana in 2015 with specialist expertise in young people’s rehabilitation and mental health services, having worked with diverse clients and carers across varied settings.

Lea’s roles at Windana have included Case Worker, Program Coordinator and now Operations Manager – allowing her to use her expert insight to continuously improve the way clients and staff experience Windana. Lea has driven significant projects at Windana’s youth service including improving Intake and Assessment processes, and building the important stakeholder connections that enrich each client’s program and life beyond.

As leader of our youth withdrawal service in Dandenong, Lea is focused on enabling her multi-disciplinary team to increase their engagement with young people – through the pursuit of learning and growth, and being curious and courageous to find the best ways to provide quality care.

Lea’s experience coupled with her commitment to caring without judgement enables her to build powerful rapport with the young people in our service.

Jason Chukwukelu

Operations Manager Maryknoll Therapeutic Community

Jason joined Windana in April 2023 with vast experience across diverse sectors, including alcohol and other drugs, pathology, mental health and community services. Jason is an accomplished strategic planner skilled at managing multi-faceted projects to achieve client and community goals. Before Windana, Jason most recently managed complex health systems projects across the Indo-Pacific region.

In addition to his professional experience, Jason has completed a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Master of Science in Public Health, Master in Health Planning and Management, Diploma of Community Services and Diploma of Mental Health.

Jason thrives on teamwork and furthering collaborative service delivery with other providers. He brings to Windana a zeal for delivering high quality services, building a respectful workplace culture and developing staff.

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

Operations 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.

Lucy Leiner

Manager Quality and Safety

Lucy brings years of experience leading large not-for-profit healthcare organisations 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 deliver 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.

Graham May

Manager ICT

Graham has worked 25 plus years in Information Technology. He has worked in various industries including manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and not-for-profit. With his vast experience and knowledge, he oversees ICT strategy, Cyber Security Framework and ICT Business Continuity Disaster Recovery.

In addition, he works on improving internal processes and utilising various IT technologies to ensure Windana leverages technology to operate efficiently and provide solutions which assist with our rehabilitation programs.

Graham has recently found himself drawn to working with community-based organisations that are committed to making a difference to peoples’ lives and is excited to be working for Windana.

Doug Shaw

Operations 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 the 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 views their own mental health, and is incorporating this into his practice.