David Preiss
David Preiss
David brings extensive and varied experience in the not-for-profit and government sectors. He started his career as a high school teacher and then social worker. His former roles include 16 years as CEO of Local Government Professionals (LGPro), Executive Manager Animal Welfare Centre, RSPCA Victoria and Manager, Community Programs, Sexual Health Victoria. His approach to work has always been to listen to the aspirations and needs of those he works with and to assist them achieve their own outcomes.
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Julia Shtepa
With a strong commercial and legal background and leading transformation within CBUS Superannuation fund, Julia brings a strong background to Ability Works.
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Mick Varga is a strategy and technology expert with over 20 years’ experience supporting growth and innovation in the not-for-profit and member association sectors.
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Melissa has spent 15+ years working across a range of NFP sectors including health, aged care, and community development.
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James is Chairman of the Board at Ability Works. Having recently retired, James brings commercial acumen to the AWA board including sales and marketing.
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Lauren Taylor is a senior lawyer and risk specialist with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial law.
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Russell has a private business providing human resources and risk management advice and service.
READ MOREJulia Shtepa
With a strong commercial and legal background and leading transformation within CBUS Superannuation fund, Julia brings a strong background to Ability Works.
READ MOREMick Varga
Mick Varga is a strategy and technology expert with over 20 years’ experience supporting growth and innovation in the not-for-profit and member association sectors.
READ MOREMelissa Bugge
Melissa has spent 15+ years working across a range of NFP sectors including health, aged care, and community development.
READ MOREJames Edmonds
James is Chairman of the Board at Ability Works. Having recently retired, James brings commercial acumen to the AWA board including sales and marketing.
READ MORELauren Taylor
Lauren Taylor is a senior lawyer and risk specialist with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and commercial law.
READ MORERussell Jones
Russell has a private business providing human resources and risk management advice and service.
READ MOREJulia Shtepa
With a strong commercial and legal background and leading transformation within CBUS Superannuation fund, Julia brings a strong background to Ability Works.
READ MOREMick Varga
Mick Varga is a strategy and technology expert with over 20 years’ experience supporting growth and innovation in the not-for-profit and member association sectors.
READ MOREMelissa Bugge
Melissa has spent 15+ years working across a range of NFP sectors including health, aged care, and community development.
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