An academic for many years, currently working in analytics and research for the tech industry. President of the Healesville & District Historical Society, bringing digital expertise to local history.

Joanne Fuller

Director

Charlie Simson is a People & Culture executive with 20+ years’ experience across startups, government and large organisations.

A Healesville resident, she brings expertise in strategy, governance, operations, stakeholder engagement and facilitation.

Our Team

Charlie Simson

CEO & Executive Director

Elly’s professional background ranges from serving as a forest firefighter and policy advisor at DEECA, to CEO of Global Voices, and co-founder of AusRegen Inc.

Elly is passionate about the Healesville community, having volunteered in a number of roles, and is excited to contribute to the Community Foundation.

Elly Hanrahan

Community Engagement Officer

Laura has a diverse professional background in Fashion Design, Administration, Ayurvedic Medicine & Event Management, and can work across many areas.

Laura is a Yarra Valley local of 9 years and is very active in the community.

Laura Colbert

Administrator

A retired lawyer, now living and managing his family winery in the Yarra Valley. Many years of not-for-profit involvement and a corporate career stewarding significant financial resources.

Our Board

Jonathan Hamer

Chair

Leader who strengthens not-for-profits through strategy, governance, risk and operational improvement. Known for stakeholder engagement, partnerships and people leadership. Chair of The Good Life Farm.

Michael Robertson

Secretary

An experienced Senior Executive across Financial Services in Australia and Southeast Asia with over 25 years' experience in both For and not-for-profit boards. Now semi-retired and thoroughly enjoying life in the Yarra Valley.

Charlie Simson is an organisational design and People & Culture executive with 20+ years’ experience across startups, government and large organisations.

A Healesville resident, she brings expertise in strategic planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and facilitation.

Greg Whimp

Treasurer

Charlie Simson

Executive Officer & CEO

Dr Genevieve Timmons is a leading philanthropic executive, strategist and educator whose four‑decade career, governance leadership and influential publications have shaped contemporary giving across Australia and New Zealand, strengthening communities through effective, innovative philanthropy.

Genevieve Timmons

Director

Our Advisors

Christian Clarke is a senior finance professional with 14 years’ experience in strategy, research and corporate development. A Healesville resident, he brings strong analytical capability, strategic insight and a commitment to community development to the Committee.