Governance & Board

Cade provides the board with a deep understanding of corporate governance, risk management and financial management skills that he has obtained in a fifteen year career as a consultant in in Canberra’s leading accounting firms. He is currently a Partner of Callida Consulting and has also figured prominently in Canberra’s sporting landscape, primarily as captain of the ACT Comets. Cade has a Bachelor of Commerce at Canberra University and is also a Fellow of CPA Australia.

Todd holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts and has over 25 years’ experience in the professional services industry in South Africa, Melbourne and Canberra. He is currently the Canberra Office Managing Partner for EY. His experience over the last 25 years has given him a great appetite for growing business, supporting the community and creating value. Todd is currently on the Red Shield Appeal Committee and the Canberra Cancerians Committee. In addition, he was formerly a board member of the Canberra Business Council (CBC).

Her experience spans major infrastructure projects, residential and commercial development, and funds management. Jessica is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Aquis Entertainment and Casino Canberra, and brings a wealth of knowledge in public company administration and compliance, projects and cost management.

He was elected to the position of Treasurer in 2015. Having studied in the ACT, Arran's skills and passion for life took him abroad to the United Kingdom and then the Northern Territory, before returning to Canberra in 2007. Arran is a partner at local financial planning firm, Much more than money (formerly Godfrey Pembroke) and is an accredited Financial Advisor. A passionate fitness fanatic Arran can more often than not be seen around town running or cycling.

Warren is a Director of Coordinate Group, Canberra’s largest communication, marketing and advertising consultancy. He has 20 years experience working in multinational advertising agencies and was twice named one of the top five advertising professionals under 30 in Australia by B&T in 2007 and 2008.

This includes as Chief Executive Officer of Alzheimer's Australia, Consumers Health Forum of Australia, Hunter Medicare Local, Rural Health Workforce Australia and the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association. Carol has also managed her own consulting business working with national peak groups such as beyondblue, Australian Practice Nurses Association, Heart Support Australia and Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter Trust, where she performed in the role of interim CEO. Carol is the current CEO of Painaustralia.

In 2011 she was honoured to be named the ACT Volunteer of the Year, for her considerable and ongoing contribution to Lifeline. She became a member of the Board in 2012 and was elected to the position of Secretary in 2015. Jeanie has extensive experience as a manager in the public sector in both WA and the ACT. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons). Canberra has been her home since 1991 and contributing to the local community, through Lifeline Canberra, continues to inspire her.

Archie is Meyer Vandenberg's Chair and is recognised as one of Canberra's most experienced commercial lawyers. In 2014 Archie was named the Property Council ACT's Property Professional of the Year, and in 2016 Archie was inducted to the Real Estate Institute of ACT Hall of Fame. Archie was named the Institute's 'Solicitor of the Year' in 2015, 2014 and 2013. In addition to his role as a Director of Lifeline Canberra, he is also Deputy Chair of the Canberra Business Chamber and former Chair of Communities@Work.

Catherine has significant experience in policy development and budgetary processes as a senior public servant. From 1996-2005 she worked in the Australian Parliament as senior legal adviser to former Prime Minister the Hon John Howard and Chief of Staff to former Education Minister the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson. She was also CEO of the National Association of Forest Industries. Catherine has more recently been retired to undertake carer responsibilities for her family members. Catherine is passionate about the wonderful work that Lifeline Canberra and its volunteers undertake in assisting those in our community with crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health issues.