Sherman has over 20 years of experience in higher education, with leadership roles at RMIT and Macquarie Universities. He is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice-President at RMIT, and he joined the Spectrum Board in 2021. Previously, he ran a multimedia production company. Sherman is skilled in leading organisational transformation and values diversity and inclusion.

He holds a BSc from UNSW, a Master’s in Media Technology and Law from Macquarie University, and a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from UQ.

Chris is a finance professional with over 30 years of experience in community welfare, investment, funds management, stockbroking, banking, and equipment leasing. He was the CFO of Anglicare Victoria for 18 years and has worked as a Principal at the CFO Centre.

Currently, he is a board member of a listed company and serves on the Audit Committee for Funds in Court, part of the Victorian Supreme Court.

Andrew brings over 25 years of senior executive experience in the energy industry, including his last role as Chief Customer Officer at the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group. He holds qualifications in science and economics, with a Master of Economics from the University of New England.

As an experienced Non-Executive Director, he has served on various community and industry Boards, including five years as Chair. Andrew is committed to fostering social support and change to promote a more inclusive and connected society.

Ross brings over 37 years of CEO and governance experience in the not-for-profit aged and disability services sectors. He has served on multiple Boards, including ten years at Baptcare and as Chair of their Quality and Clinical Governance Committee, and is currently Chair of OM Australia.

Ross possesses a strong understanding of governance and aged care, holding a degree in psychology and earth science, along with post-graduate qualifications in education and business.

Casey joined the Spectrum Board in 2022, bringing senior leadership, transformation, strategy, and governance experience. She is the Executive Chairperson of Wombats Wish and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (MIS), along with diplomas in Business and Management, and is a Certified Community Director.

Raised in Dallas and the North-West, Casey is purpose driven and passionate about diversity, as well as leaving people and environments in a better place.

Elisa is a Data and Analytics leader with 20 years of experience in the US and Australia across finance, FMCG, technology, and sports. She has held positions at Citigroup, Avon Products, Quantium, LinkedIn, and is currently the Head of Data and Analytics at the AFL. A people-first leader, Elisa focuses on building high-performing teams.

She holds undergraduate degrees in Finance and Accounting from NYU and an MBA from both Columbia University and London Business School. Additionally, she serves on the Advisory Board for the Institute of Analytic Professionals.

Omar is a management consultant with expertise in helping boards and executive teams address complex issues related to strategy, growth, and organisational transformation. Originally from Syria, Omar migrated to Australia in 2014 and is dedicated to fostering inclusivity in Victoria for newcomers and refugees.

He holds a Bachelor of Business in finance and accounting from RMIT University and currently works as a Senior Consultant at Baringa Partners, with prior experience at Deloitte Australia and Right Lane Consulting.

With over 20 years in the technology sector, Lizelle is the Director of Channels at Mimecast Australia & New Zealand, focusing on cybersecurity and business partnerships. Her career includes roles at Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and NetApp, where she has fostered strategic partnerships and advised on growth strategies. Lizelle was recognised by ARN Australia Women in ICT in 2016 and 2018.

She is passionate about leadership, mentoring, inclusion, and advocating for equity, especially for refugees in Australia.

Rebecca has had an extensive 20 year career as an allied health clinician, leading performance improvement across the care continuum. Rebecca is passionate about influencing whole system quality and enjoys working alongside individuals and teams to coach them through the art and science of improvement to deliver successful results and spread changes across
complex systems. Rebecca holds a double undergraduate degree in Public Health and Occupational Therapy as well as a Master’s in Health Service Management.

Rebecca is currently the Director of Quality and Improvement at Royal Melbourne Hospital.

With over 25 years of clinical and executive leadership experience in delivering health and community services, Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her strong focus on strategic planning, systemic thinking, and operational management has resulted in the delivery of high-quality services, the development of new care models, and the implementation of policy and system-wide improvements.

Rebecca is committed to person and family centred services, championing diversity and belonging and dedicated to building an inclusive organisation that supports everyone to thrive.

Alma joined Spectrum in March 2023 as Chief Financial Officer. She is a finance executive with over 20 years’ experience working in the NFP, banking, government, shipping, and brokerage industries. Her area of expertise is delivering a range of other corporate service operations including finance, HR, investment management, procurement, quality and risk management, systems and property development projects, marketing, IT strategy, business development and general administration.

Alma holds two Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investments and has worked in the industry for over 30 years. Alma is a Fellow of CPA Australia and Financial Services Institute of Australasia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As a migrant, Alma appreciates the support of the different communities that helped shape her character, values, ethics, and career. She is passionate about giving back to the community and in providing a positive impact to new migrants for them to thrive in life. Alma values work-life-balance and a firm advocate of diversity, equal opportunity, and positive mental health.

Originally an immigrant, Bevan’s career has taken him across two countries and diverse industries, encompassing both corporate and government roles. He initiated his professional journey in Australia, contributing to service and project management for the Northern Territory Government in the remote region of Darwin.

Driven by a deep passion for people, technology, and leadership, Bevan pursued Microsoft Certified IT Professional Certification alongside his ITIL certification, complemented by various industry-specific qualifications. He has accumulated experience in service delivery and operational leadership, initially in South Africa, where he catered to clients and supported Bloomberg and Reuters while employed by the investment giant Remgro Ltd.

Seeking to broaden his horizons, Bevan ventured into the Contact Centre industry, specifically as the Senior Team Leader for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) at National Hearing Care, a subsidiary of the multinational Amplifon Group. In both the IT and Contact Centre sectors, he has consistently built high-performing teams.

Paul has worked in leadership and consultancy positions across various fields of practice with United Nations programs, government and non-government organisations.

Paul has a particular passion for migrant safety, which is evidenced in his career working as a practitioner, consultant and leader in humanitarian settings, including human trafficking and gender-based violence, and with internally displaced people, refugees and people seeking asylum.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Policy and Masters in International Development; he has a particular interest in trauma-informed practice and participatory processes.

Kathy joined Spectrum in August 2023, with more than 20 years experience as an HR Manager in the manufacturing, financial, education and retail sectors, and working with people across all levels and from diverse cultures. MBA qualified and with an IECL Level 1 organisational coaching accreditation, Kathy coaches, supports and advises leaders to enable them to be the best they can be for their teams and organisation.

Kathy thrives when working with people to solve challenging business and people problems and does this by taking a systemic, pragmatic approach with a focus on people and process.

Alison commenced with Spectrum as the General Manager Quality, Safety and Clinical Governance in January 2023. Alison is an experienced NFP General Manager with a strong background in quality systems in the health and community sector. With over 25+ years of experience in project and program management in multiple portfolios in the health and social sectors she has skills in service development, program planning, leadership, risk management, and cross-sector partnerships. Alison has trained in multiple social change platforms and has always worked to achieve social justice, environmental sustainability, human fulfillment and belonging.

She brings her experience as an executive manager responsible for organisational quality assurance and improvement systems, legislative compliance, clinical governance and risk management. Alison utilises an enquiry-based, capacity building approach to strategic and organisational development.

She began her career as a physiotherapist and has focused her professional development exploring “what we can do together that we cannot do alone?” including Leadership for Systems Change and Human Centred Design.

Zoe combines innovation and strategic thinking to consider the big picture and deliver tangible outcomes to make a difference in people’s lives. She partners with clients to dissect problems and find creative solutions having the intuition to know when to nurture, listen and cultivate and when to break boundaries, push and innovate.

She is experienced in consumer engagement and has a background in not-for-profit, government policy, strategy, research and project management roles. Zoe has made an impact in a range of sectors including health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing, disability, social services, aged care, research and international development.