I have been lucky to be able to work for purposes and values I believe in for the past 29 years. I’ve dedicated the last 14 years to serving as a not-for profit leader in the field of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

My work has allowed me to be involved in establishing ground-breaking programming, pushing for a breakaway from the status quo towards more sustainable and holistic solutions in the area of suicide prevention and mental health while partnering with stakeholders from the construction industry, mental health and government to ensure effective strategy and program delivery. I’m a passionate and inclusive leader skilled in budgeting, customer service, coaching, and strategic planning.

A firm believer in blue-sky thinking and working solutions, I enjoy working backward from the blue-sky objective over a more conventional problem-solution focused approach.

A plumber by trade and a past union official with honed negotiation skills, I’m a current PhD candidate and Master of Suicidology. 

I have had the privilege of serving on multiple Boards, Trusts, Reference Groups and Advisory Committees, as well as being invited to present keynote addresses on Suicide Prevention around the globe. I was also a 2017 Churchill Fellow and received the Suicide Prevention Australia LIFE Award for Sector Leadership in 2018

If you share my passion for mental health and suicide prevention or would like to learn more about my background, I’d be pleased to connect.