At Animals Australia, leadership belongs to everyone. It’s not defined by a role, but by the values we live by and the care we bring to our work on behalf of animals. Together, we strive to lead with kindness, integrity and heart.
- Governance
- Animals Australia is a charity, registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Our Board members offer a valuable suite of professional skills across animal protection, law, governance, finance, business, IT, strategic planning and advocacy.
- Trustee
- Trustees are the senior leaders and managers of Animals Australia.
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Glenys Oogjes
Chief Executive OfficerTrusteeGlenys is one of Australia’s most experienced animal advocates. From rural beginnings on a Victorian dairy farm to heading up Australia’s most effective animal advocacy group, her interest in animal welfare and work in the field has spanned over four decades. Glenys is the 2024 Senior Australian of the Year – Victoria.
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Lyn White, AM
Director of StrategyTrusteeLyn is one of Australia’s most respected animal advocates, recognised nationally and internationally for her integrity, courage and impact. In 2015, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant contribution to the field of animal protection — and is a rare two-time state finalist for Australian of the Year, reflecting the deep regard held for her work by the Australian community.
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Louise Bonomi
Director of Development & Global ProgramsTrusteeLouise left a media production career at the ABC to join Animals Australia. Over the last decade, she has established and led a passionate team to develop, grow and diversify our income streams and programs to sustain our life-saving work for animals. She also leads our advocacy and public awareness campaigns for wildlife, and manages our international program work. Louise is a volunteer wildlife carer, and spends her spare time rescuing and caring for native animals in need.
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Lisa Chalk
Director of CampaignsTrusteeLisa’s career spans journalism, communications and politics, a path that led her to work closely with Animals Australia during the landmark 2011 Indonesia live export campaign. Since then, she has helped shape many of the organisation’s most significant campaigns, from factory farming to live animal export. As Campaign Director, she works with a team of advocates to create campaigns and initiatives that challenge old systems and ways of thinking and inspire a transformation in our relationship with animals.
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Shatha Hamade
Legal CounselTrusteePreviously the National coordinator of the Barristers Animal Welfare Panel, legal Counsel for RSPCA SA, and Associate to the most senior Judge of the Federal Court of Australia, Shatha is Animals Australia’s Legal Counsel. She also conducts in-country global investigations into the live animal export industry, and engages in legal advocacy across multiple court jurisdictions to give stronger representation and protection to animals who suffer within factory farms and other industries.
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Jamie Hughes
Director of Finance & SystemsTrusteeJamie is our resident CPA, whose wealth of experience extends across multiple sectors. It was whilst leading tours across Asia that Jamie’s passion to support grassroots organisations was ignited and led him to Animals Australia. Jamie oversees the Animals Australia financials and ensures the team have the latest tools and systems to help the organisation achieve its vision. Jamie is owned by rescued cat Bianca & dog Sunny.
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Jo Webb
Director of Corporate & Government RelationsTrusteeJo is a long-standing animal advocate with more than 20 years’ experience in policy, advocacy, governance and community engagement across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Her career spans senior roles in advocacy, management, policy and communications. She also has a long history of volunteering for animal protection charities. As our Director of Corporate and Government Relations, Jo works alongside change-makers in the not-for-profit, government and corporate arenas to drive practical, lasting improvements for animals in Australia.
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Lorraine Jokovic
Chair of the boardGovernanceLorraine has over 30 years of experience in advertising and marketing, having owned and led, LOUD Communications Group. 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.
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Tim Childs
Board DirectorGovernanceTim 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.
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Heath Kilgour
Board DirectorGovernanceHeath’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. He also 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.
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Sarah Wilson
Deputy Chair of the BoardGovernanceSarah has expertise in volunteering and not-for-profit strategy, governance, policy, and advocacy. She is currently the National Strategy Advisor at Volunteering Australia. 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.
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Lynda Stoner
Board DirectorGovernanceLynda 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’.
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Mark Pearce
Board DirectorGovernanceMark 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.
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Mary Morrison
Board DirectorGovernanceMary is the Campaign Manager at Kangaroos Alive, an organisation working for the ethical treatment of kangaroos. She has worked in strategic leadership and management roles in public, private, and non-profit organisations, focusing on wildlife, social justice, mental health, education, and inclusion. Her academic and study background includes politics, international development, education, neuroscience, and leadership. Mary believes that treating animals with compassion and respect and restoring health and harmony to our food systems, are essential for human progress.
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Charles Noonan
Board DirectorGovernanceCharles 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.
In loving memory of Helen Marston.
In loving memory of Christine Townend.
