Our board

David brings more than 15 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer with various commercial organisations. He has extensive experience in general and financial management, corporate governance and commercial activities.

David runs his own financial and management consultancy. David has a Master of Business Administration and is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

“Although I had little knowledge of the community services sector when I was invited to join the Board, I soon learned how valuable One Tree's services are to the community. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of extending those services and taking them to a wider audience.”

With over 15 years of experience in management, Zeljko has extensive skills and experience in family and workplace mediation and counselling. Having lived and worked in three countries, he has a deep understanding of cross-cultural issues. Additionally, Zeljko has worked with refugees. Since 2016, he has been the owner and managing director of a small successful company.

“I remain on the One Tree Board because I can make an individual contribution towards our collective responsibility for improving the lives of our children and strengthening the social fabric of our communities.”

Anne-Marie brings 25 years of experience with the City of Perth Child Care Centre where she currently works as the Coordinator. She has been involved in both the Training and Quality Improvement aspects of both long day care and occasional care services in the metropolitan area during this time. 

Anne-Marie has an Associate Diploma of Social Science.

“Being on the Board of One Tree is about making a difference to the services that are not necessarily sustainable through private or government enterprise. I believe it is important that we always have an early childhood perspective on the Board. One Tree is one of the most collegial, proactive and healthy organisations I know.”

Terri-Anne brings 25 years of experience in research, policy development, strategic and operational program planning, and delivery. She currently manages WALGA’s road safety policy and RoadWise team, working with Local Governments across Western Australia.

Terri-Anne has a Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has been interested and involved in Board and committee governance for more than two decades. Terri-Anne is currently the Local Government representative to the Road Safety Council of WA, a Director of the Board of Injury Matters and is the Deputy Chair of the Australasian College of Road Safety WA Chapter.

“I joined the One Tree Board because I care about the health and wellbeing of communities, especially rural and remote communities. I love being a part of the great work One Tree does to build capacity within communities, through the provision of high-quality childcare and community services that will lead to stronger, more empowered communities.”

Katherine has over 30 years of corporate international business experience and has held various senior management and specialist roles in the public and private sector. Utilising her expertise in strategy and program development, Katherine has a long history of participating in various committees. Katherine is currently the Principal Consultant at Culture Flex, which provides culturally-informed strategic business consulting and cultural intelligence training. 

Katherine is a member of the UNSW Business School Alumni Advisory Board, is certified in cultural intelligence assessment facilitation, has a Graduate Diploma in Management and a Bachelor of Economics with Honours in Japanese Studies.

“I joined the One Tree Board because I believe it is an opportunity to help shape the communities in which we live. I am deeply aware of the early developmental needs of children for their wellbeing and future happiness, believe strongly in the right of all children to have a childhood, and recognise the support all families need in providing this. I am very proud to be associated with One Tree and am constantly inspired by the compassionate, high-quality approach and achievements of the organisation. I look forward to continuing to be a board member as the organisation grows and becomes a valued member of more communities across Australia.”

Gordon has been a CEO in for profit and not-for-profit organisations for over 25 years. He is a former lecturer in management studies at Edith Cowan, Curtin Graduate School of Management and Notre Dame universities for over 13 years and is an experienced coach and mediator.

“The NFP sector attracts people with a social conscience, who work towards achieving worthwhile goals and do so with enthusiasm and skill.  One Tree and its people exemplify those qualities. In particular I am very enthusiastic about the One Tree innovative approach to childcare and the personal development of the children in their care. I also enjoy the dedication and enthusiasm of my fellow directors and the can-do approach to supporting One Tree’s work. “

Susan brings 25 years of experience in the business strategy, marketing, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement, community relations and communications fields working around Australia and in global roles based in Australia and the United Kingdom. Susan is currently the Project Director at Business Foundations working with small to medium businesses and social enterprises to develop and grow their businesses and support their communities.
She believes good businesses provide the platform for inclusive, sustainable economic development which in turn creates resilient communities.

She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Arts from Murdoch University and an Investment Management Certificate from the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

“I was drawn to the work that One Tree does because I believe that all children should be able to access high-quality, creative early education services that provide a stable, supportive environment for them to explore and learn.  I admire One Tree’s approach to providing its services and the kindness and decency with which it treats its staff, clients and kids.  It is a pleasure to be part of a growing organisation that provides such important services all over Australia.”