Board
There are currently 11 members on the WSA Board. Click on a board member to learn more.
Helena Dorczak
President
Chantella Perera
Deputy President
Tamatha Harding
Secretary
David Bond
Treasurer
Iain Roy
Board Director
Skills
Strategy Development, Commercialisation/Sponsorship, Risk & Compliance, Policy & Grant Writing, Fundraising
Current Employment
Chief of Staff, Australian Professional Leagues
Former Employment
General Manager – Commercial Strategy, Sydney FC
Board Experience
Football Australia Women’s Football Council (2019 – present)
Education
Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision-Making, London School of Economics
Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Corporate Governance, University of Sydney
Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations)/ Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of Wollongong
Based in
Sydney
Skills
Communications, Sports Marketing, Sports Presentation Services, Journalism, Media Relations, Social Media, Match Day Experiences.
Current Employment
General Manager – KOJO Sports
Former Employment
VFL Womens Player / Player Devlopment Mentor – Hawthorn Football Club
AFL Women’s Player – West Coast Eagles
WNBL Player – Bendigo Spirit Basketball
Education
Master of Professional Accounting/Masters in Commerce, Accounting/Marketing – Deakin University
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Program and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing and management, Governance, Stakeholder management
Current Employment
Inclusion Lead at Tennis Victoria (P/T)
Owner consultancy business specializing in strategic planning, project management and business coaching
Former Employment
Executive Manager – Community Tennis, Tennis Victoria
Marketing and Membership Manager – Northcote Aquatic Centre
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science – Human Movement
Board Experience
Darebin Women’s advisory committee member
Member of Sport & Recreation Vic Women in Sport Advisory Committee
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Accounting and Finance, Research, Social Media Engagement, Public Speaking, Writing.
Current Employment
Senior Lecturer – UTS Business School
Former Employment
Academic Fellow – IFRS Foundation
Education
PhD (Accounting) – UTS
Bachelor of Business (Honours) – UTS
Board Experience
Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ)
Based in
Sydney
Skills
Governance, Sports Integrity, Sports Law, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Strategy Development.
Current Employment
Chief Executive Officer, Sport Integrity & Governance Partners (SIGPA)
Former Employment
Former Head of Integrity and Senior Legal Counsel, Cricket Australia
Principal, Royglo Pty Ltd
Education
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Graduate Diploma in Sports Law, University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Sports Management, University of Canberra
LLB (Hons)/BA, University of Melbourne
Board Experience
National Sports Museum, Advisory Board
ACA Player Accreditation Scheme, Advisory Board
Richmond FC Governance and Remuneration Committee, Independent Member
Based in
Melbourne
Demelza Fellowes
Board Director
Isaak Dury
Board Director
Ruth Holdaway MBE
Board Director
Jess Ivers
Communications Director
Laura Byrnes
Board Director
Skills
Information Technology, Membership Systems and Development, Strategy Development, Project Management, Governance
Current Employment
CEO and Founder, TidyHQ.com
Former Employment
Consultant, Director, Element80
State Development Manager, Boom Logistics
General Manager, Clear Solar
International Business Manager, BlueScope Wat
Education
2010 Technology Entrepreneurship, Stanford University
2009 MBA, Curtin University (NC)
2005 Masters of IT, Edith Cowan University (NC)
2003 B.Commerce, Commerce and Law, Edith Cowan University
Based in
Victoria
Skills
A campaigner for gender equality throughout her career Ruth held leadership roles with Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Women’s Aid in the UK before moving to the sports sector. She also spent six years at The Prostate Cancer Charity where she was part of the team that launched the Movember Campaign in the UK. Ruth was awarded the MBE in 2019 for services to gender equality in sport.
Current Employment
Chief Executive – St Kilda Mums
Former Employment
Chief Executive – Tennis Victoria
Chief Executive – Women in Sport
Director of Business Development and Communications – Women’s Aid
Director of Operations and Marketing Communications – Prostate Cancer UK
Education
University of Birmingham – MSc, Health Care Management
University of East London – Honorary Doctorate, Sports Studies
University of Birmingham – BSocSci, Field Of StudyInternational Studies & Spanish
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Social Media, Communications, Marketing, Video Editing, Content Production, Journalism, Website Management, Team Management.
Current Employment
Media and Communications Coordinator – Melbourne Sports Centres
Former Employment
Freelance Social Media Content Producer (Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, Australian Open)
Social Media Coordinator – Tennis Australia
Digital Media Coordinator – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Social Media & Communications Coordinator – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Education
Diploma of Journalism – Macleay College
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations Management, Employee Relations Management, Policy / Procedure Creation, Legislation Interpretation, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Motorsport Marketing, Motorsport Networking, Training and development.
Current Employment
People and Culture Business Partner at SCT Logistics
Former Employment
Senior HR Advisor – Minprovise
HR Advisor – People Start
HR and IR Advisor – Altrad
HR Advisor / HR Consultant – Sodexo
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Law, Minor in Psychology)
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations
Certificate III Tourism
Currently completing: Masters in Human Resources and Employment Relations
Board Experience
Women of Australian Motorsport Committee (now defunct)
Based in
Perth
Holly Bailey
Board Director
Skills
Business Development, Stakeholder management, Sponsorship, Sales, Public Speaking, Writing.
Current Employment
Founder of Play like a Girl Australia
Former Employment
Business Development Consultant – Self employed
Rankin Business Lawyers – Business Development Manager
Port Melbourne Football Club – Head of Sponsorships
Education
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Harvard Business School
Board Experience
Board Director – Port Melbourne Football Club
Based in
Melbourne
Helena Dorczak
President
Chantella Perera
Deputy President
Tamatha Harding
Secretary
Skills
Strategy Development, Commercialisation/Sponsorship, Risk & Compliance, Policy & Grant Writing, Fundraising
Current Employment
Chief of Staff, Australian Professional Leagues
Former Employment
General Manager – Commercial Strategy, Sydney FC
Board Experience
Football Australia Women’s Football Council (2019 – present)
Education
Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision-Making, London School of Economics
Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Corporate Governance, University of Sydney
Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations)/ Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of Wollongong
Based in
Sydney
Skills
Communications, Sports Marketing, Sports Presentation Services, Journalism, Media Relations, Social Media, Match Day Experiences.
Current Employment
General Manager – KOJO Sports
Former Employment
VFL Womens Player / Player Devlopment Mentor – Hawthorn Football Club
AFL Women’s Player – West Coast Eagles
WNBL Player – Bendigo Spirit Basketball
Education
Master of Professional Accounting/Masters in Commerce, Accounting/Marketing – Deakin University
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Program and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing and management, Governance, Stakeholder management
Current Employment
Inclusion Lead at Tennis Victoria (P/T)
Owner consultancy business specializing in strategic planning, project management and business coaching
Former Employment
Executive Manager – Community Tennis, Tennis Victoria
Marketing and Membership Manager – Northcote Aquatic Centre
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science – Human Movement
Board Experience
Darebin Women’s advisory committee member
Member of Sport & Recreation Vic Women in Sport Advisory Committee
Based in
Melbourne
David Bond
Treasurer
Iain Roy
Board Director
Demelza Fellowes
Board Director
Skills
Accounting and Finance, Research, Social Media Engagement, Public Speaking, Writing.
Current Employment
Senior Lecturer – UTS Business School
Former Employment
Academic Fellow – IFRS Foundation
Education
PhD (Accounting) – UTS
Bachelor of Business (Honours) – UTS
Board Experience
Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ)
Based in
Sydney
Skills
Governance, Sports Integrity, Sports Law, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Strategy Development.
Current Employment
Chief Executive Officer, Sport Integrity & Governance Partners (SIGPA)
Former Employment
Former Head of Integrity and Senior Legal Counsel, Cricket Australia
Principal, Royglo Pty Ltd
Education
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Graduate Diploma in Sports Law, University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Sports Management, University of Canberra
LLB (Hons)/BA, University of Melbourne
Board Experience
National Sports Museum, Advisory Board
ACA Player Accreditation Scheme, Advisory Board
Richmond FC Governance and Remuneration Committee, Independent Member
Based in
Melbourne
Isaak Dury
Board Director
Ruth Holdaway MBE
Board Director
Jess Ivers
Communications Director
Skills
Information Technology, Membership Systems and Development, Strategy Development, Project Management, Governance
Current Employment
CEO and Founder, TidyHQ.com
Former Employment
Consultant, Director, Element80
State Development Manager, Boom Logistics
General Manager, Clear Solar
International Business Manager, BlueScope Wat
Education
2010 Technology Entrepreneurship, Stanford University
2009 MBA, Curtin University (NC)
2005 Masters of IT, Edith Cowan University (NC)
2003 B.Commerce, Commerce and Law, Edith Cowan University
Based in
Victoria
Skills
A campaigner for gender equality throughout her career Ruth held leadership roles with Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Women’s Aid in the UK before moving to the sports sector. She also spent six years at The Prostate Cancer Charity where she was part of the team that launched the Movember Campaign in the UK. Ruth was awarded the MBE in 2019 for services to gender equality in sport.
Current Employment
Chief Executive – St Kilda Mums
Former Employment
Chief Executive – Tennis Victoria
Chief Executive – Women in Sport
Director of Business Development and Communications – Women’s Aid
Director of Operations and Marketing Communications – Prostate Cancer UK
Education
University of Birmingham – MSc, Health Care Management
University of East London – Honorary Doctorate, Sports Studies
University of Birmingham – BSocSci, Field Of StudyInternational Studies & Spanish
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Social Media, Communications, Marketing, Video Editing, Content Production, Journalism, Website Management, Team Management.
Current Employment
Media and Communications Coordinator – Melbourne Sports Centres
Former Employment
Freelance Social Media Content Producer (Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, Australian Open)
Social Media Coordinator – Tennis Australia
Digital Media Coordinator – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Social Media & Communications Coordinator – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Education
Diploma of Journalism – Macleay College
Based in
Melbourne
Laura Byrnes
Board Director
Holly Bailey
Board Director
Skills
Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations Management, Employee Relations Management, Policy / Procedure Creation, Legislation Interpretation, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Motorsport Marketing, Motorsport Networking, Training and development.
Current Employment
People and Culture Business Partner at SCT Logistics
Former Employment
Senior HR Advisor – Minprovise
HR Advisor – People Start
HR and IR Advisor – Altrad
HR Advisor / HR Consultant – Sodexo
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Law, Minor in Psychology)
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations
Certificate III Tourism
Currently completing: Masters in Human Resources and Employment Relations
Board Experience
Women of Australian Motorsport Committee (now defunct)
Based in
Perth
Skills
Business Development, Stakeholder management, Sponsorship, Sales, Public Speaking, Writing.
Current Employment
Founder of Play like a Girl Australia
Former Employment
Business Development Consultant – Self employed
Rankin Business Lawyers – Business Development Manager
Port Melbourne Football Club – Head of Sponsorships
Education
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Harvard Business School
Board Experience
Board Director – Port Melbourne Football Club
Based in
Melbourne
Helena Dorczak
President
Chantella Perera
Deputy President
Skills
Strategy Development, Commercialisation/Sponsorship, Risk & Compliance, Policy & Grant Writing, Fundraising
Current Employment
Chief of Staff, Australian Professional Leagues
Former Employment
General Manager – Commercial Strategy, Sydney FC
Board Experience
Football Australia Women’s Football Council (2019 – present)
Education
Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Investment and Managerial Decision-Making, London School of Economics
Graduate Certificate in Risk Management & Corporate Governance, University of Sydney
Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations)/ Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of Wollongong
Based in
Sydney
Skills
Communications, Sports Marketing, Sports Presentation Services, Journalism, Media Relations, Social Media, Match Day Experiences.
Current Employment
General Manager – KOJO Sports
Former Employment
VFL Womens Player / Player Devlopment Mentor – Hawthorn Football Club
AFL Women’s Player – West Coast Eagles
WNBL Player – Bendigo Spirit Basketball
Education
Master of Professional Accounting/Masters in Commerce, Accounting/Marketing – Deakin University
Based in
Melbourne
Tamatha Harding
Secretary
David Bond
Treasurer
Skills
Program and Project Management, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing and management, Governance, Stakeholder management
Current Employment
Inclusion Lead at Tennis Victoria (P/T)
Owner consultancy business specializing in strategic planning, project management and business coaching
Former Employment
Executive Manager – Community Tennis, Tennis Victoria
Marketing and Membership Manager – Northcote Aquatic Centre
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science – Human Movement
Board Experience
Darebin Women’s advisory committee member
Member of Sport & Recreation Vic Women in Sport Advisory Committee
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Accounting and Finance, Research, Social Media Engagement, Public Speaking, Writing.
Current Employment
Senior Lecturer – UTS Business School
Former Employment
Academic Fellow – IFRS Foundation
Education
PhD (Accounting) – UTS
Bachelor of Business (Honours) – UTS
Board Experience
Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ)
Based in
Sydney
Iain Roy
Board Director
Demelza Fellowes
Board Director
Skills
Governance, Sports Integrity, Sports Law, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Strategy Development.
Current Employment
Chief Executive Officer, Sport Integrity & Governance Partners (SIGPA)
Former Employment
Former Head of Integrity and Senior Legal Counsel, Cricket Australia
Principal, Royglo Pty Ltd
Education
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Graduate Diploma in Sports Law, University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Sports Management, University of Canberra
LLB (Hons)/BA, University of Melbourne
Board Experience
National Sports Museum, Advisory Board
ACA Player Accreditation Scheme, Advisory Board
Richmond FC Governance and Remuneration Committee, Independent Member
Based in
Melbourne
Isaak Dury
Board Director
Ruth Holdaway MBE
Board Director
Skills
Information Technology, Membership Systems and Development, Strategy Development, Project Management, Governance
Current Employment
CEO and Founder, TidyHQ.com
Former Employment
Consultant, Director, Element80
State Development Manager, Boom Logistics
General Manager, Clear Solar
International Business Manager, BlueScope Wat
Education
2010 Technology Entrepreneurship, Stanford University
2009 MBA, Curtin University (NC)
2005 Masters of IT, Edith Cowan University (NC)
2003 B.Commerce, Commerce and Law, Edith Cowan University
Based in
Victoria
Skills
A campaigner for gender equality throughout her career Ruth held leadership roles with Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Women’s Aid in the UK before moving to the sports sector. She also spent six years at The Prostate Cancer Charity where she was part of the team that launched the Movember Campaign in the UK. Ruth was awarded the MBE in 2019 for services to gender equality in sport.
Current Employment
Chief Executive – St Kilda Mums
Former Employment
Chief Executive – Tennis Victoria
Chief Executive – Women in Sport
Director of Business Development and Communications – Women’s Aid
Director of Operations and Marketing Communications – Prostate Cancer UK
Education
University of Birmingham – MSc, Health Care Management
University of East London – Honorary Doctorate, Sports Studies
University of Birmingham – BSocSci, Field Of StudyInternational Studies & Spanish
Based in
Melbourne
Jess Ivers
Communications Director
Laura Byrnes
Board Director
Skills
Social Media, Communications, Marketing, Video Editing, Content Production, Journalism, Website Management, Team Management.
Current Employment
Media and Communications Coordinator – Melbourne Sports Centres
Former Employment
Freelance Social Media Content Producer (Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, Australian Open)
Social Media Coordinator – Tennis Australia
Digital Media Coordinator – Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Social Media & Communications Coordinator – Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Education
Diploma of Journalism – Macleay College
Based in
Melbourne
Skills
Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations Management, Employee Relations Management, Policy / Procedure Creation, Legislation Interpretation, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Motorsport Marketing, Motorsport Networking, Training and development.
Current Employment
People and Culture Business Partner at SCT Logistics
Former Employment
Senior HR Advisor – Minprovise
HR Advisor – People Start
HR and IR Advisor – Altrad
HR Advisor / HR Consultant – Sodexo
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Major in Law, Minor in Psychology)
Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations
Certificate III Tourism
Currently completing: Masters in Human Resources and Employment Relations
Board Experience
Women of Australian Motorsport Committee (now defunct)
Based in
Perth
Holly Bailey
Board Director
Skills
Business Development, Stakeholder management, Sponsorship, Sales, Public Speaking, Writing.
Current Employment
Founder of Play like a Girl Australia
Former Employment
Business Development Consultant – Self employed
Rankin Business Lawyers – Business Development Manager
Port Melbourne Football Club – Head of Sponsorships
Education
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Harvard Business School
Board Experience
Board Director – Port Melbourne Football Club
Based in
Melbourne