New Board Member

By Board Chair Mrs Vicki Williams

I am delighted to introduce our new Board Member to the Radford community.

Ms Carrie-Ann Leeson is currently Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline Canberra, Lifeline Narrm and Beacon Group, leading 17 paid and 800 volunteer staff. As many in our community would be aware, Lifeline’s core mission is providing 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for Australians who are experiencing emotional distress.

To perform this high-level role, Carrie-Ann must advance engagement with a diverse community through strategic and collaborative leadership of a highly effective and empowered workforce, attributes that will be highly valued in the context of the Radford Board.

In addition, Carrie-Ann brings a depth of experience in systems thinking, strategic planning, brand awareness and relationships that will complement the diverse skills and expertise of our other members.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor in Science Psychology and Mental Health
  • Masters Business Administration (MBA)
  • GAICD
  • Diploma in PR/Media/Group Training
  • Master Trainer for the Canadian Mental Health Commission
  • Assist Training
  • Accidental Counsellor
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • The Working Minds for Employees/Managers /Team Leaders / First Responders
  • Dealing with People in Difficult Situations
  • Safe to Speak
  • Mental Health Ambassadors for young people
  • Suicide Awareness

Carrie-Ann also served as a

  • Board Director on the Canberra Business Chamber
  • Health & Productivity Institute of Australia
  • Australian Workplace Health Association Board
  • Kulture Break
  • Gambling and Racing Commission
  • Early Morning Centre
  • Canberra Community Club Group
  • Advisor for Aspen Medical
  • ACT Suicide Prevention
  • Managing Director of Health Futures Canberra

Carrie-Ann commenced her role on the Board at the AGM on 9 May 2024 and will be part of our annual planning retreat on the weekend of 16 and 17 August. We look forward to drawing on her experience and insights in leading community well-being.

If you are interested in finding out more about how you could participate in the governance of your school, we will soon be seeking Expressions of Interest of members of our community to become members of our Committees and the Board. Look out for more information on this in the coming weeks.

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