Our people – 

Amanda’s (she/her) work is about looking at the context in which an organisation operates and creating a plan to achieve the organisation’s vision. She works within the community context where human rights are upheld, the under-served are nourished, asylum seekers are provided with a haven and those on the edges are heard and seen. She sees this as a place where creativity thrives and much is made out of very little.

With a background in health and international and community development, Teresa (she/her) has a wealth of experience in international aid, health and development programs. She enjoys working in cross cultural settings and has worked overseas and on refugee settlement programs in rural and remote Australia. Most recently she has worked with Local Government with a focus on addressing family violence. When not in the workspace you can find her walking in nature or doing yoga, often at the same time!

Shantelle (she/her) has 5 years experience working in the family violence and sexual assault sector, where her passion for primary prevention and women’s advocacy led to her position at WHGNE. She has extensive skills in Quality Management and Evaluation and is also a qualified lead auditor.  She is a feminist and an advocate for gender equity and inclusion. Shantelle has a Diploma of Quality Auditing and is studying a Bachelor of Psychology. She loves spending time with her partner and 2 kids and enjoys her many pets, weightlifting and the ocean.

Dani (she/they) is an Instructional Designer with a passion for women’s rights, especially in the LGBTQIA+ space.
Dani worked in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Sector in customer service and compliance-based roles before moving into the Instructional Design space. Dani has a Graduate Certificate in Education, specialising in Innovative Learning Design. When they’re not busy designing our online courses, Dani is dinosaur mad (especially for the Triceratops) and enjoys spending time with their fiancée, their two cats, family and friends.

Katherine (she/her) has a background in academic history, researching the development of women’s politicisation through class-based activism in Australia. She holds a PhD in Australian labour history and has published work on the impact of women’s advocacy on the mid-century equal pay campaign. Wanting to contribute outside of the archives, Katherine now applies herself to advocating for social equity and gender equality in regional Victoria. When she’s not rabble-rousing or crafting the perfect communique, you’ll find Katherine hiking with friends, reading something dark and thrilling or enjoying time with her family.  

Danielle (she/her) is WHGNE’s administration and project worker. Full staff bio coming soon..

Nisy (she/her) has a background in Dentistry with extensive experience working in hospitals, research and community health centres. She has a special interest in health equity for vulnerable populations, especially women with cultural diversity. She holds a master’s degree in public health and health promotion which enable her to empower people and support evidence-based practices. She is determined to build a community that operates naturally to attain gender equity, inclusion and diversity. When she is not working with stakeholders and community members, she loves spending time with her family outdoors, exploring new cuisines and gardening.

Mary (she/her) is a recent graduate with an advanced Master’s degree in Public Health and a background in medicine, with substantial international experience in healthcare. She is committed to improving all facets of health through promoting systemic change towards gender and cultural equity within service delivery. She is passionate about reforming sexual and reproductive health services for rural and regional women and gender-diverse people to bring optimal health and well-being to their lives. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking in the mountains, and stargazing under a clear night sky.

Bhakti (she/her) has extensive knowledge of working with women whose native tongue is not English. With experience in community development and refugee health, Bhakti is competent in four distinct languages.  Bhakti has worked as an interpreter and translator for thirteen years, primarily in the fields of health, education, law, and employment.  Bhakti additionally spent nine years working at a refugee medical clinic, educating refugee women about women’s health and the healthcare systems in Australia.  Bhakti holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and community development. Bhakti likes going out and socialising with women.

Since completing her Honours in Psychology, Annika has worked as a behavioural therapist with autistic children and as a disability support worker. When she felt like it was time to get her Master of Psychology, she pivoted and undertook a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion instead. Annika fell in love with the preventative and holistic view of health which doesn’t shy away from big, complex issues. In her spare time, you’ll find her bushwalking, reading in bed or galivanting around trying to find the best sourdough.

Megan is passionate driver of community and regional development, stemming from over 15 years working in population health, government and place-based philanthropy sectors. Her current work focuses on strengthening the region’s food system and driving partnerships between different stakeholders and sectors. Megan takes immense pride and fulfilment in being able to make a meaningful contribution and creative social impact for her community. You will find Megan out and about across the North East enjoying the outdoors or spending time with her young family.

Chris (She/Her) works at Primary Care Connect as the Executive Manager Family Violence in Shepparton and lives in the Mitchell shire.  She has a Bachelor of Social work, Master’s in Social Work, Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health, and Graduate Certificate in Family Violence/Mens Group Work. Chris is a feminist who is passionate about gender equity.

Trish works as coordinator for the Upper Murray Regional Neighbourhood House Network, supporting the community development work of 16 neighbourhood houses. She has qualifications in adult education and facilitation and is a member of the Hume Adult Community and Further Education Regional Council. She wants to live in a world where women feel enabled to be and do whatever they want.

Donna Martin joined the WHGNE Board in September 2023 and serves as Treasurer for the 23/24 period. A Business Services Accountant and Tax Adviser with over 15 years of experience, Donna brings a wealth of experience spanning diverse industries and is known for her exceptional relationship building skills. Donna is also the co-founder of the Female Accountants Network, a network designed to support female accounting professionals and provide them with opportunities to access the best experts in the industry.

Katherine Allsop served as the Acting Treasurer on the Women’s Health Goulburn North East Board, for the 2022-2023 period. Katherine will continue as part of the WHGNE team as a Board member in 2023-24.

Jacqueline is a registered nurse and has a Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice), Graduate Diploma Population Health, as well as qualifications in Flinders Model Chronic Disease Management and as a Nurse Immuniser.