Melanie is an experience Board Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Board Committee Chair. Spanning a 28-year career, Melanie has held leadership and non-executive director roles across the building and construction, financial services, consulting, charity, and association industries. Melanie’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance, CPA Program, and she is a Graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course.

Melanie is a Fellow Member of the Governance Institute of Australia, A Fellow Member of CPA Australia, and a Graduate Member of the AICD. Melanie is a Non-Executive Director of Workways Australia Limited, Deputy Chair of Riding for the Disabled Association Australia as well as being CFO for Master Electricians Australia. She brings with her a passion for finance, governance, and risk management along with a genuine interest in supporting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

Shannon holds an MBA, Master of Applied Finance and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In addition to her experience as Chief Risk Officer for financial institutions which includes responsibility for corporate governance, risk management and compliance, Shannon is passionate about supporting her community by volunteering and is a former board member of Pony Club Australia and current board member of the Pro Bono Financial Advice Network.

Bridget is an equine veterinarian based in the Hunter Valley, NSW where she has worked as a founding owner and director of an equine hospital for over 10-years.
Bridget is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors having completed their directors course, Woman on Boards and the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientist Equine Chapter executive committee.
Having spent many years as a teenager volunteering at an RDA centre in Scotland, Bridget was very aware of the importance of the RDA and keen to join and contribute her professional knowledge and experience to the RDAA board.

“Rubhen is an economist and management consultant with over 15 years of experience in public policy, economic analysis, advocacy, and strategic leadership. He has advised government agencies, industry leaders, and family offices across mining, renewable energy, social programs, and healthcare.

As a former executive and strategic advisor, Rubhen has developed inclusive strategies and fostered cross-sector partnerships. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of an ethical marketplace and focuses on capital raising, investment strategy, and sustainable business growth.

Rubhen holds Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Applied Finance and Master’s degrees in International Trade & Commerce Law, International Relations, and Strategic Public Relations from Macquarie University and the University of Sydney. He is currently undertaking the Company Directors Course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).”