Our Board

Our Board of Directors provides the strategic leadership and governance to keep our work honest, accountable, and ensuring every program we deliver creates real, lasting impact for young people across Western Australia.

Tom Bottrell

Chairperson

Tom Bottrell

Chairperson

Ashley Dawson

Director

Ashley Dawson

Director

Cameron Britt

Director

Cameron Britt

Director

Hannah Weir

Director

Hannah Weir

Director

Neil Alweyn

Director

Neil Alweyn

Director

Ainslie Perrigo

Director

Ainslie Perrigo

Director

Jade Adams

Director

Jade Adams

Director

Our Team

Behind every program is our passionate team. They’re the steady presence that makes young people feel seen, heard, and ready to take on the world.

Paul Mugambwa

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Mugambwa

Chief Executive Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be the Prime Minister of Australia

Andrew Farrell

Executive Manager – Operations

Andrew Farrell

Executive Manager – Operations

Simon Ratcliffe

Executive Manager, People and Culture

Simon Ratcliffe

Executive Manager, People and Culture

When I was younger, I wanted to be an Architect

 

Maddi Hewson

Team Leader: Northern Goldfields Region

Maddi Hewson

Team Leader: Northern Goldfields Region

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Lawyer or Policymaker

 

Jay O'Brien

Team Leader: Midwest, Gascoyne & Murchison

Jay O'Brien

Team Leader: Midwest, Gascoyne & Murchison

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Sports Physiotherapist

Rennie Meadmore

Team Leader: South West

Rennie Meadmore

Team Leader: South West

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Teacher

Leanne Naylor

Executive Assistant

Leanne Naylor

Executive Assistant

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Police Officer

Scott Thomson

Program Coordinator – Northern Goldfields

Scott Thomson

Program Coordinator – Northern Goldfields

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Vet

Mark Holford

Program Coordinator

Mark Holford

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be an Australian Test Cricketer

Tony Micale

Program Officer

Tony Micale

Program Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be an AFL Coach

Gabby Moran

Program Coordinator

Gabby Moran

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Film Director or Cinematographer

Thane Ashton

Program Coordinator

Thane Ashton

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Soccer Player

Max Bilcich

Program Coordinator

Max Bilcich

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Policeman

Micah Wesley

Program Coordinator

Micah Wesley

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Professional Cricketer

Ryan Baumgarten

Program Coordinator

Ryan Baumgarten

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be an Auror or Pro Quidditch Player

Matt "Jamo" Jamieson

Program Coordinator

Matt "Jamo" Jamieson

Program Coordinator

When I was younger, I wanted to be a AFL Player & Chef

Lilliya Lwoy

Lilliya Lwoy

Cindy Barrie

Cindy Barrie

Brooklyn Cullen

Program Officer

Brooklyn Cullen

Program Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Physiotherapist/Footy Trainer

Sabella Banks

Program Officer

Sabella Banks

Program Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Zoologist

Jamelia Ugle

Program Officer

Jamelia Ugle

Program Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Teacher

Lachlan Hannah

Program Officer

Lachlan Hannah

Program Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Sport Teacher

Chloe Freeman

Program Officer

Chloe Freeman

Program Officer

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Psychologist

CAREERS

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

we’re looking for people who genuinely care. If you’re passionate about walking alongside young people and helping communities thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Explore our current opportunities and be part of something that lasts.

our impact

help us grow the next
generation of leaders

Through our programs, students step up, find their voice, and lead with purpose.