Our people

Clare was appointed Chief Executive Officer of genU in June 2020 and brings a wealth of leadership experience to the organisation.

Clare joined genU following terms as CEO at both WorkSafe Victoria and Western Region Health Centre in Melbourne. Clare had been serving as an advisor to the Victorian Government’s newly formed Bushfire Recovery Victoria and was also an Executive with the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety after leaving WorkSafe in 2019.

Kelly Marshall joined genU’s Executive on 1 July 2024 as genU merged with Western Australian-based Activ.

Prior to commencing at Activ in 2021, Kelly held various roles in financial management within the university sector in Australia and the UK. Most recently, she was the Associate Director for Financial Services at the University of Western Australia.

Kelly is an experienced and analytical senior manager who is passionate about the not-for-profit sector and delivering high quality and culturally aligned business solutions to support genU’s vision and mission.

Kelly holds bachelor’s degrees in health science and commerce, is a Certified Practicing Accountant, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Brooke Draper was appointed genU Chief Operating Officer in September 2024 following genU’s merger with Western Australian-based Activ.

Prior to this, Booke had been the Activ Chief Operating Officer since November 2023 and Head of Strategic Operations at Activ before that.

Brooke has extensive leadership and management experience in the disability sector, with previous roles at Ability WA, Mission Australia and YMCA, and a wealth of strong associations and relationships across the community services sector.

Elaine Garner joined genU in February 2024, bringing extensive experience in people leadership nationally and internationally.

Elaine’s career spans a range of sectors including professional services, rail, retail, hospitality, government, banking, healthcare, education and not for profit.

Most recently, Elaine has been consulting in Human Resources and Workplace Relations with clients such as Wesfarmers and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Prior to this, Elaine has worked with Coles, Allens and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Michael van Oudtshoorn was appointed genU Chief Marketing and Communications Officer in October 2024 as genU came together with Western Australian-based Activ.

Prior to this, Michael had been the Activ Executive Manager Marketing, Fundraising and Events since February 2022.

With over 20 years’ management experience in commercial and charitable marketing, Michael has a wealth of knowledge in strategic marketing, branding, fundraising, lotteries, philanthropy, donor relations and leadership.

Michael is passionate about the adoption of cutting-edge marketing and management practices in the charitable sector to drive efficiency and profitability leading to a greater purpose-led community impact.

Michael holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business and is also a WA State Committee Member of the Australian Marketing Institute.

Claire Sime joined genU in December 2023.

Claire is an accomplished executive and non-executive board director, with deep strategy, transformation, and change experience. 

Her most recent role was as the Group Director Strategy at Epworth HealthCare, where she was responsible for the Group strategy development and delivery, clinical services planning, key transformation projects and change management.

Claire is also a Board Director at Anglicare Victoria and is Chair of the Client Services Committee. Prior to Epworth, Claire was a Director at KPMG in the Management Consulting Practice in the Health, Ageing and Human Services Team. 

Known for her ability to influence and to focus on strategic priorities, she is an engaging leader who consistently delivers outcomes.  

Melissa Dunn joined genU in January 2025. 
She is an experienced leader within the disability and aged care sectors, with a strong focus on upholding human rights through the design and delivery of contemporary and evidence-based services. 
 

With over two decades of experience in clinical, operational and quality and safeguarding roles, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that are driven by client voice. 

Melissa's experience includes state government disability and NDIS services in Australia, including senior roles at Yooralla and Nexxt Group, and NHS disability and older persons community services in the UK.

Through her leadership, Melissa strives to create lasting, positive outcomes that enhance the lives of the people who access supports, ensuring that services meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Joined: 2022

Ingrid is an experienced Non-Executive Director and board chair for nearly 20 years.
She has over 30 years’ experience in the health services sector, including senior executive roles in both public and private hospitals and is a former CEO and business owner of aged care businesses.
Currently Managing Director of advisory consulting business, supporting the health and aged care sector across Australia, Ingrid is also Chair of Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre and Chair of Kikada Lane Dental.
 

Qualifications:

• Master of Health Administration
• Bachelor of Educational Studies
• Diploma of Business
• Completed the Williamson Community Leadership Program
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Graduate of INSEAD

Joined: 2024

Trevor is a professional Company Director with over 20 years’ experience on a wide range of Boards, following a senior executive career in financial services with NAB.
A graduate of the Williamson Community Leadership Program, Trevor has spent 25 years actively supporting the community through mentoring NFP CEOs (Kilfinan Australia), promoting governance in regional Australia (AICD), and contributing to education, children’s health research, and local initiatives in Denmark, WA.
He is the former Chair of Activ Foundation and joined the genU Board on July 1, 2024, following the genU–Activ merger. He now serves as genU’s Deputy Chair and Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
Trevor is also a Non-Executive Director of P&N Bank, Chair of its Risk Committee, and Chair of both Denmark Futures Limited and the AICD Regional WA Forum.

Joined: 2024
 

Elaine is a former CEO of G21 – The Geelong Region Alliance for 10 years, and previously Manager of Strategic Relations at Parks Victoria. She also served as Member for Geelong Province, holding roles as Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Environment.
She has held numerous governance roles including Deputy Chair of Barwon Water, Gforce Employment Solutions, and the Barwon South West Regional Development Australia Committee, as well as Director on the AWA
Alliance Bank, Northern Futures, and Independent Chair of the Geelong Port Community Advisory Committee.
Currently Deputy Chair of Ports Victoria and Non-Executive Director of both Gforce Employment Solutions and the IMPACT Institute.
Awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2020 for significant contributions to the environment and conservation.
 

Qualifications:

• Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Diploma Education, Monash University
• Bachelor of Arts, Monash University

Joined: 2024

Michelle joined the Activ board in 2019 and has held the roles of Chair of the Customer, Quality and Safeguarding committee and a member of the People, Culture and Safety committee.
She has an executive background with deep digital and commercial experience, as a successful Managing Director and executive leader with News Corp in Australia and USA. Much of Michelle’s experience has been in very competitive markets with high rates of evolution, frequent disruption and complexity.
Michelle has held Non-Executive director board roles at Perth Airport, Pioneer Credit, Variety Children’s Charity and was Chair of Community Newspaper Group WA.
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Business from ECU
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Joined: 2024

A compassionate leader with extensive experience and capability in legal, governance, risk and strategy. 

Kellie is currently General Manager Corporate Services and Company Secretary at public transport provider, Metro Tasmania. 

Current Non-Executive Director for Southern Cross Care, one of the largest aged care organisations in Tasmania.
She was a Board Director of Li-Ve Tasmania, a role she held for seven years until the merger with genU in July 2023.
Previous Chair of the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS), she was also the Operations Manager of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service from 2022 to 2024.
Kellie has prior experience in executive and senior roles in higher education and telecommunications.
 

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance
• Company Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Joined: 2023
 

Music Therapist focused on Child Psychology and Special Education.
With over 25 years’ experience in Early Learning and Care (Childcare), Retirement Living, Financial Services and Leadership Consulting sectors.
Her roles have included senior positions in Operations, Internal/External Consulting, and Sales and Marketing.
She formerly worked as a Senior Executive for ASX-listed Stockland, in the Retirement Living business, and held senior roles with Egon Zehnder International and GE Capital.
 

Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Music Therapy
• Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors Diploma

Joined: 2019
 

Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jan joined the genU Board in October 2019.
She is an experienced senior executive with a legal and risk background who has worked in private and public practice.
Current Chief Commercial Officer at HBF Health, a not-for-profit health insurance provider.
Previous Executive General Manager in the healthcare sector at I-MED Radiology, a national diagnostic imaging organisation where she leads the Victorian and Tasmanian division.
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law
• Master of International Law
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of NZ
• Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Graduate – Wharton Business School, Executive Development Program

Joined: 2024
 

Daryl is the former CEO of Karingal, a position he held for 15 years.
He has held a number of board positions including Director and Company Secretary of Karingal Aged Care, Director of Vic West Community Telco, Member of the Geelong Strategy and Policy Committee, Chair of Geelong Otway Community Council for Western Victoria Primary Health Network, and Director of Bethany Community Support.
 

Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business (Health Administration)
• Business Certificate of Accounting