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Southcare Board
Meet the caring hands of the Southcare Board who work with our Executive Management team to ensure good governance for us all.
Southcare’s Board members use their caring hands to ensure good governance for the work we continue to do, and bring a range and depth of experience to help us achieve our goals. Say hello to the team here…
- Veronica Lawrance Chair
Veronica is a Public Relations and Marketing professional with extensive experience in PR/Communications in the non-profit, private, corporate and government sectors. She has extensive experience as a Clinical/Professional Fellow in…
Show more info Hide more infoVeronica is a Public Relations and Marketing professional with extensive experience in PR/Communications in the non-profit, private, corporate and government sectors. She has extensive experience as a Clinical/Professional Fellow in Cross Cultural Communications, and Public Relations Planning and Evaluation. Veronica has previously held the roles of Executive Manager for Landlink Australia Inc., Director Community Relations, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, and Public Relations and Marketing Specialist at Fremantle Cemetery Board. She holds a Master of Philosophy and Bachelor of Commerce and has conducted research on examining diversity on WA not-for-profit boards. Veronica is also a Justice of The Peace.
- Miguel Gomez Deputy Chair
Miguel is an independent Management Consultant specialising in business improvement programs to drive large scale cost savings as well as focusing on carbon transition planning and management for organisations shifting…
Show more info Hide more infoMiguel is an independent Management Consultant specialising in business improvement programs to drive large scale cost savings as well as focusing on carbon transition planning and management for organisations shifting to the low carbon economy. Previously, he managed operations for WA and SA for Uber Eats Australia, where he drove business expansions, technology-focused customer engagement projects and managed aspects of Australia and NZ policy work. Miguel holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategy, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.
- Ben See Treasurer
Ben has been practising for over 18 years, advising clients on a broad range of tax, accounting, and advisory matters at both domestic and international levels. He is currently the…
Show more info Hide more infoBen has been practising for over 18 years, advising clients on a broad range of tax, accounting, and advisory matters at both domestic and international levels. He is currently the Tax Manager at Pacific Energy, an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Prior to this role, Ben had an extensive career at the big four and mid-tier firms, where he worked with a diverse portfolio of clients including Australia’s largest privately owned and affluent groups, Top 100 taxpayers, listed companies and multinationals. Ben is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia.
- Vidhatri Lakkim Setti Secretary
With over two decades of leadership experience across India, the USA, and Australia, Vidhatri has a proven track record of driving both local and global success through customer-centric business optimisation…
Show more info Hide more infoWith over two decades of leadership experience across India, the USA, and Australia, Vidhatri has a proven track record of driving both local and global success through customer-centric business optimisation and digital transformation at Infosys, Verizon, and HBF. A seasoned strategic leader at the crossroads of innovation, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy, Vidhatri actively fosters transformative change within the community through her roles on not-for-profit board and committees. As a judge for Western Australia’s technology awards, she champions innovations that contribute to Australia’s progress. Vidhatri holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications and is a ‘40 Under 40’ business award nominee.
- Luke Mitchell Independent Member
Luke commenced his consulting career early in 2014 at PwC, before moving to the newly formed public purpose advisory business, Scyne Advisory, as a Managing Director in 2023, where he…
Show more info Hide more infoLuke commenced his consulting career early in 2014 at PwC, before moving to the newly formed public purpose advisory business, Scyne Advisory, as a Managing Director in 2023, where he brings over 20 years’ experience in health and social services. His role at Scyne oversees strategic improvement projects for public and not-for-profit health and social service clients related to transformation, operations, and finance. He is a former clinician and has worked with a range of organisations in management positions and delivering projects, both in the UK and Australia. Prior to his consulting career, Luke was the Chief Medical Imaging Technologist for the Neuroimaging and Intervention Service of Western Australia (NIISwa) as part of WA Health. He holds both a Bachelor of Science (Medical Imaging Science) and a Master of Business Administration.
- Mario Gomes Independent Member
As an experienced marketing and communications professional, Mario has worked across the corporate, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sectors. He specialises in strategic marketing, brand management, innovative thinking, and business development….
Show more info Hide more infoAs an experienced marketing and communications professional, Mario has worked across the corporate, not-for-profit, and social enterprise sectors. He specialises in strategic marketing, brand management, innovative thinking, and business development. His work has won prominent national and international awards. Mario is currently the Marketing Manager of EEO Specialists, an organisation that helps create safe and respectful workplaces. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology.
- Aditi Dey Independent Member
Aditi, a Chartered Engineer, is a Project Lead at Enscope with over 11 years of experience in Project Management. She has successfully delivered projects ranging from small to large scale,…
Show more info Hide more infoAditi, a Chartered Engineer, is a Project Lead at Enscope with over 11 years of experience in Project Management. She has successfully delivered projects ranging from small to large scale, including multimillion-dollar initiatives from inception to completion. In her role, Aditi oversees both the commercial and technical aspects of projects, managing local and international stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes for the company. Aditi holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons). She is a member of Engineers Australia. In 2022, she graduated from the Emerging Leaders in Governance Program and joined the Southcare Board in 2023. She is also a member of the Southcare Finance and Investment Committee.
- Kathryn Boon Board Trainee
Kathryn is a Clinical Nurse at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital with 15 years working in acute care nursing. Her experience includes Medical/Surgical nursing, education, alcohol and drug service, patient flow…
Show more info Hide more infoKathryn is a Clinical Nurse at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital with 15 years working in acute care nursing. Her experience includes Medical/Surgical nursing, education, alcohol and drug service, patient flow and hospital equipment. She is a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion with a particular interest in championing neurodiversity across WA Health. She has recently been recognised for her impact across North Metro Health Service, as a finalist in their annual “Going the Extra Mile” Awards, in the category Making NMHS the Best Place to Work.
Michelle is an experienced sustainability leader, passionate about providing high-level strategic advice to ensure companies are complying with their sustainability requirements to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the protection… Michelle is an experienced sustainability leader, passionate about providing high-level strategic advice to ensure companies are complying with their sustainability requirements to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the protection and promotion of their social license to operate and clearing disclosing sustainability requirements to their stakeholders. She has vast practical experience in all elements of sustainability from an operational and corporate level and as an external advisor. She holds an undergraduate degree in Law and Science from the University of Notre Dame Australia, and has qualifications in Sustainable Capitalism and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Berkeley Law School. Michelle has an extensive history of volunteering with National Environment Law Association, both in WA and nationally, and she is currently a Director.
Michelle Brooks
Board Trainee
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