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We have a governing body of ten directors, with wide-ranging backgrounds, experience and skill.

Directors meet regularly throughout the year, providing oversight of the Trust's finances, grant making, policy and special initiatives.
 
 
Dure Dara OAM (Convenor) Dip Social Work (University of Melbourne)

Dur-e describes herself as Indian by race, Malaysian by birth and Australian by choice. She worked in youth welfare, before focusing on her passion for music and developing successful restaurant ventures.Equality for women and environmental sustainability are also issues high on her agenda. She became a Director of the Victorian Women’s Trust in 1991 and has been Convenor since 1993.
Mary Crooks, BA (Hons), MA

Mary is the Executive Director of the Victorian Women's Trust.
She has a background in tertiary teaching, research and public
policy. She is particularly interested in finding ways that make
it easier for women and men to give democratic voice to their
interests and concerns.
Diana Batzias

Diana has worked for many years in both government and the non government social welfare sector in policy and service delivery roles.
Nicky Friedman BA/LLB(Hons)

Nicky is a Senior Associate and is the National Coordinator,
Pro bono and Community Programs at Allens Arthur
Robinson an international law firm.
Alana Johnson, BA, BSW

Alana is a farmer and rural consultant. She has worked
extensively on behalf of rural women and is the National
President of the Foundation for Australian Agricultural
Women.
Debra Knight BA Hons (Melb), MBA


Debra has a background in the financial advice,
banking and insurance sectors.
She has worked in a voluntary capacity with
various women's organisations for many years.
Leanne Miller - Dhulanyagen Ulupna Clan, Yorta Yorta Nation


Leanne is Executive Director of Koorie Women Mean Business.
Leanne also serves as a board member on Women's Legal Services Victoria, Incorporated., Family Law Legal Service Incorporated and is chair of the
working party of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Women's Gathering. She has an extensive advocacy background working
in the indigenous and women's sectors.
Teresa Tjia BSc, MSc

Teresa is the General Manager of Melbourne School of Land and Environment
at the University of Melbourne. She has been involved in community activism in Perth and Melbourne for over twenty years.
Teresa is involved with the Trust's granting program. Her community and professional involvements include president of a local primary school council;founding committee member of the Moving Galleries,a public art and poetry on public transport project; and the Committee for Melbourne's Future Focus Group alumni.
Padmini Sebastian, B.A. Grad. Dip. Journalism

Padmini is Manager of the Immigration Museum in Victoria. She has worked extensively in the cultural and community sector.
She contributes locally and internationally to forums about the value of cultural diversity in building cohesive communities.
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