Jon is an experienced director, leader and strategy consultant with a passion for social equity, sustainability, mental health and wellbeing. He is currently General Manager of the technology division of Orygen Youth Mental Health.

Chris Gambian brings over 25 years experience as a community organiser and public interest advocate as well as a deep passion for fair government and social justice.

Shannon is Director, Global Social Sustainability, in the IFM Investors’ Infrastructure Team. 

With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles at the CFMEU and as President of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, Shaun now runs his own consultancy business. 

Dr Laura Vidal is a social worker with over a decade of experience in direct practice, research, and social policy. Laura has specific subject matter expertise in gendered violence, human trafficking, and modern slavery.

Patrick McGorry is an Irish-born Australian psychiatrist who, as a medical student in the 1970s, became disturbed by the gross neglect of the human rights of the mentally ill, and the discrimination they and their families faced.

Mark has a background in political campaigning in Australia and the UK. He has extensive experience in executive leadership and communications, as well as healthcare management and government relations.

Dee Madigan is an Executive Creative Director with over 25 years experience in the advertising industry, including campaigns for some of the largest brands around the world. Dee runs her own Advertising Agency, Campaign Edge. 

Sam McLean manages Policy and Business Development for Tesla Motors, Australia. Prior to this he worked across a range of roles with GetUp including campaigning, fundraising and executive leadership experience.

Lisa has experienced trauma, anxiety disorder, and disassociation and supports a sibling with lived experience of psychosis, and a parent with a lived experience of bipolar with comorbid disability and acquired brain injury.

Stuart resides in Albury and has a background in business and local government, having served a lengthy term on Albury City Council including a stint as Mayor and has worked hard to end the silence around suicide.

Stuart is an adviser, strategist and technologist focused on the social and sustainability sectors and has a unique ability to marry deep data analysis with strategic vision, and an aptitude for anticipating change.

Simon Byrnes is a passionate advocate for mental health and ending youth homelessness, bringing over a decade of experience to his role as Community Organiser at Australians for Mental Health.

Clare is a passionate community organiser based in Geelong, Victoria, who has experienced her own complex journey living with mental health issues; both her own and her family members.

Vanessa comes with experience in the journalism industry and grassroots organisations. She is skilled in managing digital media, marketing and campaigns. 

Simon is a values-driven professional with experience leading people and projects in both a national and international context.