Biography

Overview

• Local resident of Greater Shepparton
• Experienced at high level negotiations across all tiers of government to build networks and deliver outcomes for our region
• Trusted Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Shepparton City Council
• Instrumental in preventing closure of Andrew Fairley Avenue, saving SPC and outspoken against the Shepparton Art Museum
• Track record for listening to the electorate and fighting for their best interests

Education

• Graduated Year 12 – Goulburn Valley Grammar School
• Bachelor of Arts – Monash University (incomplete)
• Graduated Bachelor of Nursing – Deakin University
• Fostering Sustainable Behaviour – Doug McKenzie Moore
• Mayoral Program – Municipal Assoc. of Victoria
• Company Director’s Course – Municipal Assoc. of Victoria
• Numerous social and health promotion courses through role as Councillor and nurse
• Numerous inductions, technical tours, site visits, education sessions and expos

Accreditations

• Registered Nurse
• Elected Councillor and Deputy Mayor
• Director of GV Waste and Resource Recovery Group
• Small business owner
• Extensive international travel experience

Committee/Volunteer work

• Goulburn Broken Greenhouse Alliance Committee
• Chair of Best Start Committee
• Chair of Health and Wellbeing Committee
• Women’s Charter Advisory Committee
• Shepparton Show Me
• Disability Advisory Committee
• Positive Ageing Advisory Committee
• Festive Decoration Committee
• Fundraised over $3400 for Pink Ribbon breast cancer research
• Donated personal funds to not-for-profit local groups