Meet Our Board
Tradeswomen Australia Board
Amy Wells
Non-Executive Director
Amy is an engineer with private and public business experience.
Charmaine Chalmers
Non-Executive Director
Charmaine has been a Partner at PwC for 12 years and currently leads PwC’s Enterprise Digital business.
Richard Dent
Non-Executive Director
Richard Dent, OAM FAICD, has exercised leadership for a better world for more than 25 years.
Bianca Shepherd
Non-Executive Director
Bianca Shepherd is an accomplished Engineering Workshop Manager at the Australian Nuclea Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO),
Ashley Belteky
Non-Executive Director
Ashley is a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic. While many might expect her to come from a family engaged in the automotive sector,
Samantha Grant
Non-Executive Director
As the National Manager, Building Women’s Careers at National Apprentice Employer Network, Sam is a passionate advocate for gender equity,
Tony Noble
Non- Executive Director
Tony began his career as an apprentice electrician, gaining hands-on experience across domestic, commercial, light industrial, and telecommunications sectors.
Joeanne Fox
Non-Executive Director
Joeanne Fox is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, bringing extensive experience in leadership, workforce development, and strategic growth.
Kit McMahon
TWA Chair
Kit McMahon is a C-Suite executive with 20 years’ leadership experience and an in-depth capacity for strategic planning and execution.
Patron, Founder and Ambassador
Dr Susan Alberti AC AO AM
Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women.
Fiona McDonald
Fiona McDonald’s career began as a light vehicle apprentice, during which Fiona started a networking group for women in trades, building relationships and establishing partnerships with business and industry.
Kendra Heil
AFLW player Kendra Heil from the Essendon Bombers, a painter, has joined the TWA Community Foundation team as an Ambassador.