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BSV is most fortunate to have such a committed , expert and professional Board .

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BSV is most fortunate to have such a committed , expert and professional Board .

Mary Clark . BA ( Journalism ). Public Relations and Media Consultant . An expert is crisis management and public relations , Mary joined the Board in 1997 . She was elected President in 2004 and Chairs our Marketing Development Committee .
Dr Neil Coventry . MBBS , FRAWZCP , Cert . Child Psychiatry Training . Director Austin Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service . Neil is recognised for his expertise in , and commitment to , children and adolescents who have suffered abuse . Joining the Board in 2003 , Neil chairs our Clinical and Program Advisory Group .
Mithran Doraisamy . BSc , MBA , ACA . Partner , Business Advisory Services , Ernst and Young . Mithran has extensive experience in advising business on financial , strategic and business development issues . Mithran joined the Board in 2004 and is a member of our Marketing Development Committee .
Gerard Dalbosco . B . Comm , M . App . Fin ., ACA , ASIA . National Managing Partner , Transaction Advisory Services , Ernst & Young . Gerard ’ s financial management , investment knowledge and strategic advice are of great assistance . Gerard joined the Board in 2001 and is a member of our Investment and Finance Committees .
Laurinda Gardner . BA ( Hons ). Deputy Secretary , Strategic Management , Department of Treasury and Finance . Laurinda contributes her extensive experience in human resources management , strategic planning and change management . She joined the Board in 2000 and chaired our Risk Management Group , Strategic Planning Reference Group and Information Management Group .
David Green . BA Dip . Soc . Stud , MA ( Hons ), PSM . Associate Professor , School of Social Work , La Trobe University . With a distinguished background in social work and public welfare , David challenges BSV and the sector to better use public policy to help solve problems in our complex world . A member of our Practice Policy Committee , Clinical and Program Advisory Group and Risk Management Group , David joined the Board in 2002 .
Russ Incoll . BE Dip . Ed . Consultant . As Vice President of BSV , Russ brings his passion for excellent human resources practice and his considerable business skills . He joined the Board in 1999 and chairs our Investment and Finance Committees .
Kate Jenkins . BA ( Hons ), LLB ( Hons ). Partner , Employee Relations , Freehills . Kate is a Partner at Freehills ’ Employee Relations Group and is recognised throughout Australia for her expertise in all employment related matters . Having joined the Board in 2001 , Kate is also valued for her inquiring mind . She chairs our Education Advisory Committee .
Janine Kirk . AM – B . Ec . Executive Director , Committee for Melbourne . The Board celebrated Janine ’ s 10 years of service to BSV this year . Janine ’ s considerable senior management experience , in both the public and private sectors , and her extensive networks , have played a major role in BSV ’ s growth over the last decade . Janine is currently Vice President and member of our Marketing Development Committee .
Peter Koren . B . Bus , AANA . Managing Director , Oceanis Australia . Peter ’ s extensive experience in advertising and marketing , both in Australia and overseas , provided a new dimension to the Board . Having joined the Board in 2002 , he is a member of our Marketing Development Committee .
Bill Noonan . OAM . Victorian Branch Secretary , Transport Workers ’ Union . Our newest Board member ( 2005 ), Bill has over 30 years experience as a union official in the transport industry . Bill is always looking for opportunities to help BSV through his many and varied networks . He is a member of our Education Advisory Committee .
Michael Strong . County Court Judge . Michael , our longest serving Board member , joined BSV in 1991 . Michael is passionate about the importance of our work and is always looking for new ways to contribute . He is a member of the Education Advisory Committee and Immediate Past President .