UnitingCare West

David previously worked at Wesley Mission Perth as a youth worker and has a good understanding of the mission of the Uniting Church and relationships with local congregations. He is a member of Nedlands Uniting Church and is involved in a number of varying aspects in the life of the congregation.

Currently, David is the Chair of the Finance, Property, Audit and Risk Committee.

Current research activity includes projects exploring school-level governance, educational leadership, and delivery models of social services. Glenda has previously held the position of Director, Transnational Quality, Associate Dean International, Head of School of Education, and Associate Dean, Faculty of Education. Glenda began her professional life as a special education teacher and primary school administrator in Canada before moving to Perth and to the university sector.

Glenda has served as both deputy chair and a member of the Council of Christ Church Grammar School for more than a decade, has held various executive roles in professional associations, including President, and National Board member of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL). Glenda is a Fellow of ACEL. She has served on a number of state advisory committees and sits on the WASO Patrons and Friends committee. Currently, Glenda is Deputy Chairperson of the Board and Acting Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

Michael is currently employed at a national top tier law firm, where he practices principally in commercial and corporate law with a focus on corporate transactions relating to the energy and resources industry. During his career, Michael has acted on a number of complex transactions which have provided him with a broad understanding of the commercial issues faced by organisations, including those in the not-for-profit sector.

Michael’s hopes that the knowledge he has gained through his qualifications coupled with his commercial experience can provide valuable expertise to the UnitingCare West Board.

Chris is Community Services director at the Rotary Club of Western Endeavour, and has previously served as President in 2008/09, and Club Service director from 2004-2006. Chris brings to the Board of UCW a keen interest in areas such as community service and social justice, working with young adults, and examining the impact of energy efficiency on the organisation itself and its service users.

He has skills and experience in strategic planning and management, policy development, and in gaining and organising knowledge to better inform decision making.

During his career Ian has worked in a range of high profile and complex roles holding key positions responsible for the creation, management, and leadership of four organisational startups, including significant elements for two Royal Commissions and two Standing Commissions of Inquiry, the last of which was having been engaged as one of the founding directors of the WA Corruption and Crime Commission in 2004.
Ian is a graduate of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia's Copland Program. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Leadership and post-graduate degrees in both Business and Sustainability. Ian is a former recipient of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Medal.

Doug brings to the Board executive management experience of both large and small organizations having had a lengthy career with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA. Doug was until recently a Director of Westscheme Pty Ltd and had been a long term member of its Claims Committee. He has been a member of a number of Statutory Boards and Committees in the areas of employment, training and equal opportunity together with various community organisations. He possesses tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, public administration and business management. Currently, Doug is a member of the Finance, Property and Audit Committee.

Janet has extensive experience in the provision of couple and family counselling, clinical supervision, and professional training for individual counsellors and teams. She has over twenty nine years experience in the human services field. Janet has worked in a variety of health and counselling settings, and has a particular interest in assisting individuals, couples and families to focus on strengths and resilience. Janet has prior experience as a mediator both in Perth and Sydney. Currently, Janet is a member of the Human Resources Committee.

On completion of the year, she returned to catering as the College Housekeeper at Methodist Training College in Brisbane. In her two years there, she completed academic and other requirements necessary to commence theological training. During her years at the Theological Hall in Perth, Margaret worked as a Boarding House mistress and RE teacher at Penrhos College. She was ordained into the Methodist Ministry in 1975.

Her ministry placement at that time was Chaplain at Methodist Ladies College. In 1976, she was the inaugural president of SANDS (now incorporated into SIDS). In 1980, with two small children, the family relocated to Iraq where her husband was involved in an Australian Government project.

On returning to Perth, Margaret accepted a 12 month fill-in chaplaincy at Wesley College before going to PLC as a supply chaplain in 1983. She commenced as full time chaplain in 1984. During this time, she was voluntary chaplain to the Girl Guides Association.

In 1992, Margaret completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling at Edith Cowan University and is still a full member of PACAWA. On leaving PLC at the end of 1993, Margaret completed a Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at Royal Perth Hospital before accepting the position of Protestant Chaplain at the hospital.

After 11 years in that position, Margaret asked Synod to grant her leave of absence. Since then, she has filled a number of ‘supply’ positions both at the former Warehouse Café and at Royal Perth Hospital. Over the years, Margaret has held positions and served on education and health chaplaincy associations. She served for nine years on the board of GSI. Margaret is now retired from full time ministry but continues to be active in various aspects of the work of the Synod.

David has qualifications in HR and Hospitality and subsequent practical experience in business planning, compliance management, quality assurance, strategic planning, OHS&E and corporate governance. David is a councillor on the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia, Fellow of Leadership WA and mentors a junior executive. Currently, David is the Chair of the Strategic Property and Asset Committee.

Rebecca is the Community Partnership Manager with Bankwest and has worked in Parliament House Canberra developing policy advice and analysis in areas such as housing, Indigenous Affairs, community services and social inclusion. Prior to taking up her current role, Rebecca held the position of Director Government Relations with the national office of UnitingCare Australia in Canberra where she developed submissions into government inquires and provided communication and advocacy advice.

She has worked in Federal and local government organisations managing community development and public relations and in the private sector delivering health services. Rebecca has tertiary qualifications in social impact, the arts, human services and public policy. She has served on a number of boards and management committees in the community services, arts, and local government industries.