The WA Parks Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organisation with a volunteer board that provides strategic direction and high level governance.
The Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC CVO BSc, BEcon, FAICD
Chair Former Governor of Western Australia, former Chancellor Edith Cowan University, and Chair of St John of God Health Care
The Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC CVO is the former Governor of Western Australia, former Chancellor of Edith Cowan University and is Chair of St John of…
Read moreLeigh-Anne Meyerowitz CA
Hon Treasurer Group Director, Shakespeare Total Financial Solutions
Leigh-Anne is a Group Director of Shakespeare Total Financial Solutions. She specialises in finding value for her clients through business consulting, tax planning, financial planning strategies…
Read moreAinslie de Vos GAICD
Director Former Manager External Affairs at Fremantle Ports, Communication Adviser at Perron Institute
Ainslie de Vos has had extensive experience in the private and public sectors during a lengthy career in corporate communication and community relations. She was Manager…
Read moreHon. Albert Jacob GAICD, JP
Director Mayor of the City of Joondalup
Albert has successfully served his community as a local government Councillor, a Western Australian Member of the Legislative Assembly, a Western Australian Cabinet Minister and now…
Read moreElisha Jacobs-Smith
Director Program Coordinator of Cultural Capability at Curtin University and Cultural Educator at Indigenous Economic Solutions
Elisha is a Whadjuk Noongar man and has a background in cultural education and caring for Country. Elisha is currently employed as Program Coordinator of Cultural…
Read moreRichard Simpson
Director Director Euroz-Hartleys, former Chair Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, former Member State Emergency Management Committee
Richard Simpson has a background in science but has worked in the finance and investment banking sectors for the past 30 years. He has advised corporates…
Read moreDr Richard Walley OAM
Director Director of Aboriginal Productions and Promotions
Richard is a Nyoongar man, one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal performers, musicians and writers and has performed around the world. He has been a campaigner for…
Read moreRickeeta Walley
Director Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority; Educator and Researcher, Aboriginal Productions; Lecturer/Tutor, University of Western Australia
Rickeeta is a Nyoongar woman who has worked in Aboriginal Cultural Education and Engagement for the last decade. Rickeeta has worked in government roles, previously with…
Read moreDr Fran Stanley
Ex-officio Attendee Executive Director, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, DBCA
Over a nearly 30 year career with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (and its predecessor departments), Fran Stanley has worked in a range of…
Read moreMelanie Wilshin GAICD
Secretary General Manager, WA Parks Foundation
Melanie Wilshin is the General Manager of the WA Parks Foundation. Melanie’s previous leadership roles include Executive Management with Youth Focus, State Manager at Ticketek, Senior…
Read moreMelanie Wilshin GAICD
General Manager
Melanie Wilshin is the General Manager of the WA Parks Foundation. Melanie’s previous leadership roles include Executive Management with Youth Focus, State Manager at Ticketek, Senior…
Read moreSally Stabler
Marketing and Partnerships
Sally joins the team with over 15 years of experience in marketing roles across local and state governments, non-for-profits, small and large corporate businesses within the…
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