Our People

At the heart of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety is remarkable individuals.

We acknowledge and celebrate the expertise, passion, and dedication that these extraordinary individuals bring to our cause.

Our Patron

Board of Directors

Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General

Celia Antonovsky

Chair

Louise Howard

Director

Jane Bourke

Director

Nicole Ashcroft

Director

Richard Coleman

Deputy Chair

Mel Pollock

Director

Ben Kirkbride

Director

Skye Buatava

Director

Rod Maule

Director

Marcus Cattani

Director (ex-officio)

National Office Staff

Julia Whitford

Chief Executive Officer

All Staff Members

Company Secretary

Karen Zeffiro - Executive Assistant and Company Secretary

Members and Corporate Members Management

Sharon Springveldt - Member Experience Manager
Marisa Tenuta - Senior Relationship Executive

Learning and Professional Development

Sarah Hemingway - Learning & Professional Development Manager
Jenna Mitropoulos - Learning & Knowledge Lead
Banu Ozarikan - Certification Coordinator

Events and Conferences

Emma Neely - Events Manager
Elizabeth Stonier - Project Coordinator
Lucy Hibbert - Event Coordinator

Finance and Administration

Tasnim Virpurwala - Finance Officer
Lidia Paszka - Finance Assistant

Marketing and Communications

Rebecca Turnbull - Senior Communications & Policy Advisor
Matt Cumming - Strategic Marketing & Creative Content Manager