Board of Directors Frank DixonChair Frank Dixon has over 30 years’ experience as a local government manager. Recent positions include Interim CEO at the City of Ballarat and CEO at the Cities of Maroondah and Launceston, where he was recognised as Tasmanian Leader of the Year in 2008. Frank has a Master of Business Administration and Advanced Company Directors Certificate. Frank’s other Board involvements have included Dianella Community Health, Hume-Moonee Valley Regional Library Corporation, Launceston Flood Authority and The Good Life Farm. Frank played a pivotal role in the establishment of the internationally recognised Hume Global Learning Village and he is currently involved with pursuing better solutions for young people suffering from substance abuse. Frank has a passion for achieving social justice outcomes and, as Chairman, wishes to provide leadership and assistance to Monkami in its implementation of the NDIS regime of funding for disability service providers. Karen JorgensenDeputy Chair Karen Jorgensen has worked in the community services sector for over 35 years, encompassing work with children with disabilities, drug and alcohol, mental illness, trauma and aged care. Karen has also worked overseas in China with Victoria University and throughout Asia as National Manager at Childwise delivering programs around child sexual abuse. Karen holds a double degree in Psychology and Communication Studies and currently works at BrainLink Services where she manages all state wide programs for carers/families caring for a loved one with an acquired brain injury (ABI) or neurological disorder. Karen is a passionate advocate of human rights which extends to advocating and supporting the needs of carers. Kerri HareDirector Kerri Hare has a long relationship with Monkami, commencing as a volunteer at the Monkami Shoppe (also known as Monkami Op Shop Plus) the same week that her son began attending Monkami Day Services, over 17 years ago. Kerri not only volunteered at the shop every Friday until its close in November 2016, she served as the Chair of the Monkami Op Shop Plus Committee for its last 14 years. Kerri has a passion for the services that Monkami provides and found working with the many other wonderful volunteers to be personally rewarding. Joining the Board of Directors has given Kerri the opportunity to assist Monkami in its move towards the introduction of the NDIS. Stephanie RendellDirector Stephanie Rendell is a lawyer in the Common Law division of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Formerly Head of the Wills and Estates team at RNG Lawyers in Lilydale, Stephanie has a particular interest in the complexities of decision making capacity. A keen public speaker, she has spoken to a diverse range of audiences regarding wills, estates and elder law matters. Stephanie also has experience in the not-for-profit sector as both legal advisor and employee, and holds a Bachelor of Laws (first class honours) and a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Monash University. {Photo Coming Soon}Gregory CroftsBoard Secretary Greg Crofts joined Monkami Board in early 2021. Greg is a retired Executive who has worked in the NFP and Aboriginal sector for many years. Greg has a Bch Commerce and post graduate studies in Risk Management. As a Fellow of the Governance Institure Australia, Greg believes in robust Corporate Governance. Greg, having worked at remote organisations is passionate and a strong supporter for equality and fairness for all people.