Leadership at Animals Australia.

Tim works in the not for profit human services sector to support boards and organisations with governance and future thinking. Tim also provides 1:1 coaching and support for leaders across organisations. Tim has a background in animal welfare, having worked for Animal Liberation NSW, Fund for Animals and Humane Society International as well as many volunteer roles as a board member. Tim has a Masters In Strategic Foresight.

Lorraine is the CEO and owner of the LOUD Communications Group and has over 30 years of experience in marketing and advertising. She previously worked alongside Animals Australia on the iconic ‘Make It Possible’ campaign to raise community awareness of factory farming. Lorraine has served as a director of the Advertising Council of Australia (ACA), and has actively engaged in a range of initiatives, including Chairing the Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee.

Heath’s career has been mostly entrepreneurial in nature, growing digital media businesses. He has an interest in innovation, having completed the Leading Product Innovation program at Harvard Business School and serving on the board of Entrepreneurs Organisation. Heath is also a board member of Edgar’s Mission and runs a private investment company. He has a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from RMIT and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mark is the CEO of Volunteering Australia and was previously Principal Consultant at Mandala Advisory. Driven by a strong belief in the power of compassion, Mark applies the expertise gained over his 27-year financial markets career to now provide consultancy services to a number of leading not-for-profits to develop strategic engagement and advocacy proficiency. Mark holds a BSc. Politics and International Relations (Hons) and is currently studying for an MA in Human Rights.

Lynda has been involved in animal advocacy since the 1980s when she was President of the Humane Society of Australia. Lynda is currently the CEO of Animal Liberation NSW. She has written extensive submissions to Government and been involved in campaign work for many causes, including: animals used for food and clothing; laboratory animals; those used in the entertainment industries, including rodeos and circuses; and she has actively lobbied against hunting, in particular ‘pig-dogging’.

Sarah has expertise in volunteering and not-for-profit strategy, governance, policy, and advocacy. She is currently the National Strategy Advisor at Volunteering. Sarah holds degrees in Arts, Psychology, and Law and is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Western Australia. Sarah also volunteers at Lifeline and for the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds. Sarah finds joy in being a full-time carer to her rescue greyhound George, and never misses an opportunity to go diving.

Mary is an educator, coach, and consultant. She has worked in strategic leadership roles in organisations contributing to social justice, human transformation and human flourishing. Her graduate and post-graduate study is interdisciplinary and focuses on inclusion. She has a passion for the arts, animals, and the natural world. Mary believes that treating animals with compassion – and restoring health and harmony to our food systems – will replenish our environment and bring benefits to animals and humankind.

Charles is an experienced lawyer who focuses on large-scale dispute resolution. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, a Masters of Law from the University of Cambridge, and has had various works published in Australia’s leading law journals. During the course of his career, Charles has been a strong advocate for access to justice and has extensive pro bono experience. He has also volunteered and undertaken paid work for a number of animal welfare organisations, both in a legal and non-legal capacity.