Executive Board

Lori Rubenstein
President

For more than 25 years, Lori has worked with governments and NGOs in the U.S., Australia and Singapore.

Chris Engelhardt
Vice President

Chris Engelhardt is the Governance and Risk Manager for a not-for-profit health fund.

Cathy Didlick
Treasurer

Cathy is Kyabra's current Treasurer and Board Member.

Samira Taras
Secretary

Samira is a Community Development Practitioner with a strong passion and commitment to social justice, community capacity building and social inclusion of marginalised families and communities.

Amanda Hall
Board Member

Amanda has been connected with Kyabra Community Association over several years as a local community member, workshop participant, past employee and Board Member.

Deborah Sketchley
Board Member

Deborah has been volunteering for 18 years at a number of community action groups and not-for-profit organisations both in Australia and the UK, and is passionate about building strong families and communities.

Leighton Smith
Board Member

Leighton is new to Kyabra's Board in 2016. He is a senior real estate lawyer at one of Australia's largest law firms.

Odette Tewfik
Board Member

Odette has over 25 years experience in the health and human services sector.

Bronwyn Kershaw
Board Member

Bronwyn is a Principal Business Analyst with significant experience in higher education and mining.