Kate Thiele FAICD, MBA, Dip App Sc Kate is a governance, not for profit and business leader. With a background in health, the corporate sector and with two of Australia’s leading NFPs, she is passionate about purpose, people and performance. In 2015 Kate was awarded Telstra SA Business Woman of the Year and was recognised as the national ‘For Purpose and Social Enterprise’ award recipient. Within her own business, Kate supports organisations to expand their capability and capacity. “It is an honour to join the Skylight community and I look forward to expanding services for participants, their families and carers.”

Lisa is a consumer representative with personal experience of mental illness and brings a unique blend of lived experience and work experience to the board. She volunteers for community organisations, has an Economics degree and Certificate 4 Peer Work Mental Health. Lisa is interested in providing support and encouragement to people who lack confidence and are struggling with pain, identity and life issues. “I believe my experience as a Skylight recipient and employee will advantage the board and be a voice for people living with mental illness and their carers”

Jane is a skilled executive with extensive experience across the private and not for profit sector. She has 20 years’ experience as an executive across a range of sectors including seniors housing and services; disability; hospitality and retail. Jane is a member of the AICD and CPA and holds a Masters Business Administration from UniSA and a Bachelor of Commerce from Flinders University. In 2019 Jane completed the Authentic Leadership Program at Harvard University. “I believe that I bring a diverse range of skills and experience that would support Skylights objectives and would look forward to supporting the organisation and learning more along the way.”