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.