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Susan began her legal career with leading Wall Street law firm, Milbank. The unexpected arrival of triplets and subsequent diagnosis of her son Alex with a significant hearing loss – the first baby detected under the SWISH program in NSW – led to an association with The Shepherd Centre that continues to this day. Given the comprehensive support her family received and the lifelong friendships forged in those early years, Susan was thrilled to join the Board in 2015, enabling her to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation that gave her and her family so much.
Colleen Chapman first became involved with The Shepherd Centre when her son Regan was born with a severe hearing loss in 2004 and has worked closely with the team over the years during his journey. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business and Technology and brings extensive finance experience.
With over 15 years of experience in public sector organisations and Australian employment law, Dan is an innovative HR Business Partner who adeptly guides clients through complex situations. Despite losing his hearing at 18 months old, his life transformed in 2018 with a Cochlear Implant. He is also bilingual in English and Auslan.
Dr Tony Coles is currently Chief Executive Officer of Australasian Sonographers Association, a position he started on the 25th of September 2023. Prior to taking on the role at Australasian Sonographers Association, Tony was the CEO of Audiology Australia and CEO of the Australian Association of Gerontology. In addition to being a Director on the Board of The Shepherd Centre, Tony has also previously held the positions of the Chair of the Hearing Health Sector Alliance, and Vice President of the National Alliance of Self-Regulating Health Professions.
Adrian is an internationally experienced professional in PR, marketing and advertising, Adrian has extensive expertise in new business development and fostering excellent relationships with Australian and international media. He is the founder and principal of Believe Advertising & PR (www.believeadvertising.com) which was established in 2002. His professional experience includes journalism and advertising agencies. Adrian has served on the Marketing Advisory Committee for the last six years and became Committee Chair in 2021. Adrian and his wife are the proud parents of Eden, who has been a Shepherd Centre participant.
Elise has over twenty-five years’ experience in the human services sector working in a range of health, disability and parenting services, Elise is currently General Manager for Strategy, Quality & Risk at Cerebral Palsy Alliance. With more than 15 years’ experience as an educational psychologist, she has been with Cerebral Palsy Alliance since 2001. Elise’s role has broad responsibilities including strategic planning; quality, risk and assurance; & training and development. She previously led the organisation’s NDIS readiness strategy across the initial trial sites in Hunter and ACT. Elise’s experience as a psychologist and in disability services provides her with a valuable perspective on the work of The Shepherd Centre.
David is Adjunct Professor at Macquarie University’s Centre for the Health Economy, having recently retired after over 20 years as a senior executive in the Australian Government advising on health, aged care and disability care. He previously served as Chief Economist of the NDIA and as Chief Economist of the Department of Health.
The Shepherd Centre is a world-leading, child-safe NDIS service provider and specialist in helping children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak. We have helped thousands of children reach their full potential for over 50 years.
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