President - Michelle Bellon, PhD |
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Elected onto the Board November 2003, Michelle was elected as Vice President at the AGM in October 2004. Michelle is a lecturer in the Department of Disability and Community Inclusion, School of Medicine, Flinders University. She has completed her PhD on the management of post traumatic epilepsy, exploring the effect of psychoeducational approaches. Michelle’s work and research has a strong focus on community based rehabilitation following brain injury, with particular interest in epilepsy and mental health.
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Vice President - Liz Renton |
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Liz Renton is a Systems Test Engineer who has been assisting organisations to develop and execute their software testing processes, both within Australia and internationally, since 1997. Her work has included strategic planning, test laboratory establishment, management and process audit for test projects across a range of industries and environments and the running of her own software testing consultancy for a number of years. She became involved in The Epilepsy Centre in October 2008 seeking an opportunity to contribute something back to the community and lent assistance on a number of ongoing projects before being elected to the Board in February 2009. |
| Penny Munro -Board Member | |
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Penny has extensive senior executive leadership experience gained in 3 state jurisdictions in child and family services, health, ageing and disability sectors. As a result Penny has considerable experience in leading change in complex and high pressure environments. Penny is a highly innovative person and has a strong record in initiating and developing responsive service delivery that is based on the ideal of excellence. Penny has extensive experience in restructuring organisations systems and cultures that ensure management and delivery of services is equitable, and accessible. Penny has significant experience in implementing and working with quality frameworks. Penny has a range of experience working with Boards, primarily as an Executive Director. She has recently consolidated her knowledge and skills having successfully completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course. |
| Frank Cutillo BAcctg -Board Member | |
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Frank Cutillo has successfully operated his own business since 1982, encompassing accounting, financial planning, taxation, general insurance, travel and real estate services. Besides possessing various financial diplomas and certificates, Frank is a member/fellow in several industry defining associations and holds the position of Honorary Treasurer of the Hong Kong Australia Business Assoc Inc. His personal approach and commitment, which complements The Epilepsy Centre values, are underlined by: Adding value to client’s businesses & relationships with stakeholders; Aim of forming mutually beneficial win-win relationships; Desire to contribute to the long term success of clients and offering his clients Passion, Commitment and Vision. |
| Iain Patrick BA Hons, MBA, MAICD -Board Member | |
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Over 15 years experience in Executive, Senior Management and Management Consulting roles with a proven ability to deliver outstanding and sustainable results. Strong business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 15 years of experience in results-driven strategic planning, business unit development, cultural change implementation and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to successfully analyse an organisation's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies, potential opportunities and efficiencies, and develop solutions to enhance competitiveness, increase revenues, and improve customer service offerings. |
| Erica Thomas - Board Member | |
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Erica Thomas is a specialist in strategic business planning, marketing, communications and human resource management, with over 15 years experience working with organisations to raise their corporate profile, achieve growth and increase market share. Erica is engaged by a diverse range of clients, working with Directors, boards and committees, in directorship and strategic advisor roles. Erica is a Director on the board of the Bendigo West Beach Community Bank SA, and has now joined the board of the Epilepsy Centre SA/NT.
As an Epilepsy Centre board member Erica intends to be instrumental in the development of corporate strategy, and also to assist in the planning of marketing and communications, with the goal of raising the awareness and profile of the Centre, ultimately to increase fundraising revenues and improve member benefits. |
