Meet Our Boards
Founder, Patron and Ambassador
Dr Susan Alberti AC AO AM
Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women.
Fiona McDonald
Fiona McDonald’s career began as a light vehicle apprentice, during which Fiona started a networking group for women in trades, building relationships and establishing partnerships with business and industry.
Kendra Heil
AFLW player Kendra Heil from the Essendon Bombers, a painter, has joined the TWA Community Foundation team as an Ambassador.
Tradeswomen Australia Board Members
Jane Sydenham-Clarke
TWA Chair & Non-Executive Director
TWACF Board Member
CEO of Food Frontier, formerly CEO of Skyline Education Foundation Australia and Freemasons Victoria, Jane Sydenham-Clarke has held leadership roles including at Fed Square, Kidney Health Australia and Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct.
Kit McMahon
Non-executive Director
Kit McMahon is a C-Suite executive with 20 years’ leadership experience and an in depth capacity for strategic planning and execution. Significant working knowledge of workforce development, workforce planning, skills (policy and practice), capacity and capability building at industry, organisation, individual, and community level.
Georgia Ellis
TWA Company Secretary
Georgia is a finance professional with a background in mining and infrastructure who has gained experience in operational and corporate roles in Australia, Asia, America and Latin America. She focuses on improving operational outcomes and developing a culture of cost ownership and optimisation, by refining systems and processes.
Amber Stevenson
Non-Executive Director
Amber is the Superintendent of Aboriginal Development at Fortescue Metals Group, with a long-standing career in mining and community services.
Luana Melis
Non-Executive Director
Luana Melis is a general counsel, company secretary and director with over 20 plus years experience in the property and construction industry. This includes positions with Mallesons (now King Wood Mallesons), funds manager QIC and developers Grocon and Time & Place.
Melanie Woodward
Non-Executive Director
Melanie Woodward is currently the CFO of Master Electricians Australia and formerly CFO of Orange Sky Australia. Spanning a 25-year career, Melanie has held leadership and non-executive director roles across the building and construction, financial services, consulting, charity and association industries.
Maree Davenport
Non-Executive Director
Maree Davenport is Managing Director of Government and Corporate Advisory Network, and a strategic advisor specialising in gender equality. An accredited Mediator (NMAS), she holds a Master of Leadership, along with tertiary qualifications in property, communications, risk (GIA) and governance (AICD).
Tradeswomen Australia Community Foundation Board Members
Kate Hughes Hallett
Kate supports her clients to tender for and deliver major projects. Kate’s skills in this field are supported by a Bachelor of Civil and Environment Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management.
Amy Wells
Amy is an engineer with private and public business experience. Skilled at growing people and business, Amy is often the foundation stone in times of change when teams and organisations are looking to scale, are scaling, or need to reshape.
Jo Farrell
Jo’s career spans over two decades and across multiple spectrums of the industry. A qualified carpenter by trade, licensed builder, certified building designer and now
Richard Dent
Richard Dent OAM FAICD has exercised leadership for a better world for more than 25 years. As a Chair, Board Member, CEO and Executive across multiple for-purpose organisations he has focused on inclusion, equity, governance, strategy and leadership.
Radmila Desic AM
Radmila was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List for her significant service to women in the construction industry, and to unemployed youth.
Erica Pegorer
An experienced Executive Director in a PJP, with a demonstrated history of working in the educational and mission leadership.
