Our Team

Janet's career in the not-for-profit sector spans over 30 years, including 18 years in leadership and management roles.
She has been working in the Family Violence and Homelessness sector for seven years and sits on the State Government’s Family and Sexual Violence Consultative and Housing Connect Steering Committees. Janet is passionate about changing the behaviour which perpetuates violence against women. Her experience is complemented by a Master of Business Administration and a Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Helen currently works for the Hobart Women’s Shelter as the Quality and Policy Manager. She has previously worked as a secondary school teacher and Gender Equity Officer with the Tasmanian Education Department. Helen has also worked as a trainer and manager in trade unions, community organisations and employment services.

Ruby is a professional fundraiser and project manager who specialises in supporting not-for-profit organisations to meet their strategic objectives. Ruby has recently joined the Hobart Women’s Shelter and is focused on fostering strategic funding partnerships to leverage and secure funds for the creation of long-term homes.

Alice brings over six years of dedicated experience in family support at Hobart Women’s Shelter. Alice excels in guiding her team through a Trauma-Informed Framework, fostering a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring that the holistic needs of families are met with compassion and expertise.
She is passionate about creating supportive environments where families can thrive. Her leadership style is characterized by a commitment to both professional excellence and a warm, approachable demeanour.

Catherine is a Chartered Accountant and specialises in managing the finances of not-for-profit organisations. Prior to joining Hobart Women’s Shelter, Catherine has worked in finance for local community organisations, and a national not-for-profit working to break the cycle of youth unemployment. Catherine is passionate about using her skills to support the most vulnerable members of our society.