I live in Trafalgar with my husband, Andrew, and our two children, two rescue dogs, and a cat. We are a neurodivergent family, passionate about an inclusive life, music, the arts, and travel. I joined Interchange Gippsland, initially as a trainee Board Member in June 2024, because I felt their vision, values, and mission strongly reflect my own. I was also looking to join local, like-minded organisations and build connections for my family with NDIS approved services.

Over the past 30+ years I have gained international brand, marketing, communications, and event management experience from the commercial and public sectors, primary industry, not-for-profit, and community organisations.

As an active advocate I am engaged as a carer/consumer with lived-living experience across disability, neurodivergence, and mental health. I am committed to helping improve system design, mental health and wellbeing, the NDIS experience, and to advocating for better health outcomes for Gippslanders. I remain motivated by my belief that life is to be lived and should be fully inclusive for everyone.

Music has always been a very important part of my life, and I have played with various bands and orchestras in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia. Since making Gippsland our home, I have joined both the Latrobe Orchestra and Warragul Municipal Band, playing tuned and auxiliary percussion.