Alan Brown, Chair

Alan Brown was a Member of Parliament in Victoria for 18 years and has had a long-standing involvement in numerous community based organisations. Alan is Director of a number of companies and Chairs Apprenticeships Plus, a not-for-profit employment and training company based in Northcote. Alan is also the Chair of the Inner North Community Foundation and has overseen its establishment to date. Alan is a founding member and Chair of the Bass Coast Community Foundation and is recipient of the Queens Silver Jubilee and Australian Centenary medals.

Kevin Breen, Deputy Chair

Kevin Breen has worked in local government in the northern suburbs for nearly 20 years and is currently General Manager, City Development at Darebin City Council. Kevin is passionate about social justice and creating pathways to promote employment through entrepreneurship. Kevin is also a Director of Darebin Enterprise Centre Ltd and Apprenticeships Plus.

David Adams, Director

David Adams was named City of Yarra’s Citizen of the Year 2007 in recognition of his contribution to the Yarra community in particular his role in the establishment of the Collingwood Community Information Centre. David has strong connections in the public housing and welfare sector in Collingwood and Fitzroy and brings strong analytical and strategic skills to the Foundation.

Elizabeth Board, Director

Elizabeth Board is Development Manager at Camberwell Grammar School and Executive Director of Camberwell Grammar Foundation. Elizabeth is active on hospital boards and committees and has a keen interest in employment pathways through her business, Arts Associates, which supports young and emerging artists, and her position as Chair of Australian Apprenticeship Centre, MAS National.

Ron Exiner, Director

Ron Exiner is a resident of Clifton Hill and has a wealth of experience in corporate governance, strategic planning and accountability. Ron has an extensive background in local government across the northern suburbs and has a keen interest in history and dance therapy.

Michael Francis, Director

Michael Francis is Company Director of Pneuvay Engineering in Coburg and spent much of his formative years in Coburg. Michael serves on the City of Moreland’s Audit Committee and has been a Director of Apprenticeships Plus since 1987 during which time it has grown significantly. Michael Chairs MAS Administration Services and is enthusiastic about youth, employment and the opportunities that the Foundation presents to the local community.

Melanie Raymond, Director

Melanie Raymond is a lifelong resident of Moreland and in 2008 was awarded Moreland “Woman of the Year” for outstanding achievement in advocacy and representation in advancing the status of women. Melanie has 15 years experience in media and public relations and is active on numerous boards and committees including Chairperson of Youth Projects Inc, an independent welfare agency operating throughout Melbourne’s northern suburbs and the city of Melbourne.

David Redfearn, Director

David Redfearn has over 30 years experience in employment and education and is currently Regional Industry Career Adviser for the northern region. David has lived in the northern suburbs for most of his life and is active on a number of community committees and networks in a range of areas including the environment, employment and rotary.

Genevieve Timmons, Director

Genevieve Timmons has strong roots in Fairfield and brings to the Foundation over 20 years experience in philanthropy and grant making in Australia and in the international context. Genevieve is currently Philanthropic Executive of Portland House Foundation and is a Fellow of Leadership Victoria, a Senior Fellow of the Johns Hopkins International Fellows in Philanthropy Program (Baltimore USA), and is active on a number of boards including the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture and the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Leadership Fellowship.