Board Members

Board Members

Professor Michael Drew 
Chair
Michael E. Drew is a trusted advisor to family offices, foundations, and fiduciary investors. A financial economist by training, Michael is a Co-founder of Drew, Walk & Co. and a Professor of Finance at Griffith University. Michael serves as a Trustee Director and Chair of the Investment Committee at CareSuper, a member of the Investment Advisory Board of the Petroleum Fund of Timor-Leste, and a Trustee of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
Michael is a Board Member at Jobs Queensland and serves as an investment committee member of Aboriginal Hostels Limited and the Public Trustee of Queensland. Dr Drew is Chair of Volunteering Australia and St Vincent’s Foundation Queensland and is a former Trustee Director of QSuper and former Advisor to the Investment Committee of the Australian Retirement Trust.

He received his PhD in economics from the University of Queensland, is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst®, and is a Life Member of FINSIA, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Kim Hughes
Deputy Chair
Kim has over 25 years’ Executive, Board, and Board advisory experience in the public, private, profit-for-purpose, and government sectors across a range of industries including superannuation, life insurance, funds management, financial planning, health, disaster management, and arts. She has proven success in business strategy and transformation with expertise in governance and risk management, customer-centred solutions, people and culture, performance monitoring and continuous improvement, and commercial acumen.

In addition to her Board role with Volunteering Australia, Kim is a current Board member of the State Library of Queensland and has extensive Board advisory experience providing trusted advice to the Boards and Sub-Committees of the complex, highly regulated businesses of QSuper, QInsure, QInvest, Suncorp Superannuation, Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC), Queensland Police Service (QPS), and Energy Super.  

Kim holds a Business Degree, Diplomas in Superannuation, and is a Graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course. 

Kerry Harris
Treasurer
Kerry is an experienced, independent non-executive director with expertise in finance, audit, risk and compliance. She has a strong focus on corporate governance, financial strategy and risk management. Volunteering has been a way of life for Kerry, predominantly with organisations in the sport sector.

In addition to her Volunteering Australia role, Kerry is a non-executive director on the boards of Rocky Bay and Sheep Producers Australia and is an RAC WA Councillor. She also chairs 28 National and Women Onside.

Dr Claudine Lombard
Claudine has 25 years’ experience in financial markets across all asset classes including socially responsible investments (SRI) and sustainable finance alternatives. Claudine has deep experience in investment performance and risk with a strong record of delivering project outcomes in cross-divisional project management, data, analytics and information technology. Claudine has a reputation as a strategic thought leader with a collaborative approach to teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

Claudine is currently also on the Board and Finance Committee of MiCare Ltd, an Aged Care provider in Victoria and Queensland. She has been director and treasurer on local community organisations in the disability sector, maintaining an active civic life through volunteering to support organisations who provide services to children with disabilities, educations and youth prison outreach services.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
• PhD Finance (University of Queensland Business School)

Amy Williams
Amy Williams has been employed as a lawyer since 2015 and for the last 5 years, has worked at the Not-for-Profit Law team at Justice Connect, where the core part of her role as Principal Lawyer is to provide legal assistance to community organisations and social enterprises. A key part of the advice that she provides at Justice Connect supports NFP’s to meet directors’ duties, ensure compliance with regulation and legislation (including fundraising and OH&S) and fulfilling obligations as registered charity with DGR status. In addition to this, Amy has supported charities in their advocacy, relationships with the member law firms and regulators.

Amy has deep understanding of the needs of community organisation’s particularly around governance obligations and is very familiar to the Australian volunteering sector. In 2018 Amy presented at the National Volunteering Australia Conference, in 2018 and 2019 at Volunteering Tasmania Conference and in 2019 she also presented at the NSW Centre for Volunteering Conference.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Amy is trained as a social worker and was employed as a policy and research officer for two community sector peak bodies – Western Sydney Community Forum and the NSW Council of Social Service. A core part of her role at these peak body organisations was to build a broad understanding of the issues faced by the sector and to identify ways to best support the sector. In addition to this, Amy was the National Liaison Officer for UNSW Social Justice Project, a role that saw her liaise with community groups and state chairs across Australia to promote involvement in national anti-poverty campaign.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work (University of Western Sydney) 2009
• Juris Doctor (University of NSW) 2015
• Admission as Solicitor (Supreme Court of NSW) December 2015

Brianna Casey

Brianna is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Foodbank Australia and is Australia’s representative for the Global Foodbanking Network. Brianna joined Foodbank Australia in 2016, following her successful term as CEO of Australian Childcare Alliance NSW. Prior to that, she spent 14 years in agri-politics, as CEO of Qld Farmers’ Federation and a Policy Director at NSW Farmers.

Brianna’s career has centred on her love of social policy and advocacy, and her passion for powerful story-telling. Brianna serves on a number of government committees across the portfolios of Social Services and Home Affairs, as well as the National Emergency Management Agency. She also played a key role in the development of the Australian Government’s first ever National Food Waste Strategy, as well as the successful bid committee for the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre.

Brianna was recently appointed to the Volunteering Australia Board in light of her volunteering experience and expertise both professionally and personally. Brianna is passionate about volunteering in her local community, managing an under-18s National Premier League soccer team. She is a proud member of Chief Executive Women, has a Bachelor of Science in Australian Environmental Studies, is a graduate of the iconic Australian Rural Leadership Program and a past recipient of the Pro Bono Australia Impact 25 Award.

Quentin Hooper

Quentin is an accomplished senior finance and governance professional with a strong background in financial management, strategic oversight, and stakeholder engagement, making him well-suited for a directorship at Volunteering Australia. As the Chief Financial Officer and former Acting CEO of Perth Markets Group Limited, he has demonstrated his expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and operational leadership. His success in complex financial negotiations and risk mitigation—such as defending against a proportional takeover bid and establishing significant hedging strategies—showcases his financial acumen and strategic thinking.

In addition to his corporate experience, Quentin brings significant governance experience through his role on Volunteering Australia’s Finance & Audit Committee and his service as President of the Western Australian Ostomy Association. His leadership within CPA Australia, including roles as President and Senior Deputy President of its WA Division and Deputy Chair of the Council of Presidents, underscores his commitment to excellence in finance and governance. These roles have equipped him with extensive skills in compliance, audit oversight, and stakeholder management, all of which are critical for Volunteering Australia’s continued growth and operational integrity.

Quentin’s professional memberships – including as a Fellow of CPA Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors – reinforce his commitment to high governance standards. His blend of senior financial leadership, governance experience, and volunteer service positions him as an ideal candidate to contribute valuable financial and strategic insights to Volunteering Australia’s board.

Rosanne Brand

Rosanne is an experienced Senior Corporate Executive with over 20 years in business and technology transformation, having advised on some of Australia’s most high-profile public sector initiatives. As a retired Partner at PwC, she led the Transformation Design and Delivery practice for Government and Defence, guiding large-scale programs in areas like digital services for citizens and defence innovation. Known for her strategic acumen and collaborative leadership, Rosanne is also a notable supporter of Canberra’s innovation ecosystem, providing in-kind advisory services to not-for-profits, which aligns strongly with Volunteering Australia’s mission.

Rosanne’s governance roles include chairing the Canberra Innovation Network’s Advisory Committee and Volunteering Australia’s ICT Advisory Committee, where she has advised on strategy, performance, and digital transformation initiatives such as the Volunteer Management Online Project. Her board advisory experience has focused on

national strategy and engagement, supporting the long-term goals of both innovation and volunteer management frameworks. Rosanne’s extensive credentials in governance, project management, and leadership from institutions like the Australian Institute of Company Directors and INSEAD underscore her commitment to effective board leadership. Her experience, combined with her dedication to community impact, makes her an exceptional candidate to help Volunteering Australia advance its national objectives and strengthen its digital strategy for the benefit of volunteers across Australia.

Travis Ingram

Travis Ingram brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight that makes him an outstanding candidate for the board of Volunteering Australia. With over 17 years of experience in management consulting and strategic leadership across both the public and private sectors, Travis possesses a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, governance, and effective change management. His proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with executive stakeholders ensures he has the skills necessary to contribute effectively to Volunteering Australia’s mission and strategic objectives.

In his role as a Principal Strategist at ServiceNow, Travis is dedicated to supporting government clients in achieving their strategic goals. He provides guidance on aligning service design, technical initiatives, and business outcomes, frequently managing complex, cross-functional projects to ensure that clients realise meaningful, outcome- driven change. This expertise, paired with his nuanced understanding of federal trends and policies, positions him as a valuable asset in strengthening Volunteering Australia’s role in shaping policy and advocating for volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs) at a national level.

Travis’s extensive experience in project and programme leadership across multiple government agencies –including the Department of Home Affairs, Attorney General’s Department, and Department of Veterans’ Affairs –has honed his capacity to navigate complex regulatory and policy landscapes. His skill in developing governance frameworks and driving legislative and regulatory reforms would greatly benefit Volunteering Australia’s ongoing advocacy and governance needs, especially as the organisation faces evolving challenges within the volunteer sector.

Additionally, Travis’s service on boards and committees, combined with his commitment to fostering community support initiatives, demonstrates his dedication to advancing the impact of volunteer organisations. His strategic insight, governance expertise, and

commitment to service make Travis exceptionally well-suited to support Volunteering Australia’s mission to empower and advocate for the volunteer sector.