Management Committee

Kristy Masella Co-Chairperson (Indigenous)

A Murri originally from Rockhampton in Central Queensland, Kristy has worked in Aboriginal affairs at the local, regional and state level for more than 17 years across many portfolios in both NSW and Queensland.

Kristy is the proud CEO of Tranby Aboriginal College, the oldest Indigenous independent education provider in Australia, and the Chairperson of Wunanbiri Incorporated, one of the most successful independent Aboriginal community preschools in NSW. She has extensive experience in senior management across many government and community organisations and has held positions in media, communications, education, policy and program development, community development, business strategy and performance review.

Kerrie Murphy Co-Chairperson (Non-Indigenous)

Kerrie has over 25 years experience in education and community services. During this time she has held various senior leadership positions building expertise in such areas as corporate strategy, operational management, business development and financial control within complex business environments.

Kerrie worked for over 15 years establishing Indigenous policies and reconciliation strategies in schools in Sydney including the development of Indigenous scholarship programs.

Megan Wallace Treasurer

With 20 years experience in professional services, banking and the not for profit sector, Megan brings strong skills in management, governance, finance, and risk management. Megan has run her own organisational development consultancy in the Northern Territory where she lived for three years. Megan currently works at South Sydney Youth Services, in the Waterloo/Redfern area in a capacity building role, to improve services for people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues.

Peter Jones Secretary

Peter currently works as a Senior Project Officer with the NSW Government – the Children’s Guardian and about to move to a position with the Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec). This is the peak body for Aboriginal Children’s Services in NSW.

Peter is a member of the Winga Myamly Minto Reconciliation Group. He has assisted with the organising of the Appin Massacre Commemoration as well as supporting a group from Winga Myamly to attend the Myall Creek Commemoration for the first time.

Judith Bellewood Ordinary Member (Non-Indigenous)

As a qualified Counsellor, Judith has had experience dealing with marginalised members of society from all backgrounds including individuals from Sydney Indigenous community. With a strong sense of social justice and committment to the Reconciliation movement, Judith brings a wealth of experience in the education sector, financial control, and operational management.

Adrian Craig Ordinary Member (Indigenous)

Regional Representatives

Vacant Representative of the Southern Region (Indigenous)

Vacant Representative of the Southern Region (Non-Indigenous)

Vacant Representative of the New England Region (Indigenous)

Vacant Representative of the New England Region (Non-Indigenous)

Colleen Campbell Representative of the Northern Region (Indigenous)

Robert Bruce Representative of the Northern Region (Non-Indigenous)

Vacant Representative of the Western Region (Indigenous)

Colin Paterson Representative of the Western Region (Non-Indigenous)

Sue Pinkham Representative of the Sydney Region (Indigenous)

Kerrie McKenzie Representative of the Sydney Region (Non-Indigenous)

Therese Simpson Representative of the Riverina/Murray Region (Indigenous)

Carlee Rundell-Gordon Representative of the Riverina/Murray Region (Non-Indigenous)

Elder and Youth Representatives

Joan Tranter Elders Representative (Indigenous)

Raja Jayaraman Elders Representative (Non-Indigenous)

Jessica Birk Youth Representative (Indigenous)

Lachlan Macara Youth Representative (Non-Indigenous)