Our team

Rocky is a seasoned senior executive with extensive experience in International Aid and Development, Community NFPs and State Government organisations leading corporate services functions including finance, ICT, fleet, procurement as well as fundraising, statutory compliance, shared services, human resources, enterprise risk management and reporting. He is very knowledgeable in information technology, procurement, risk management, contractual management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for not-for-profit organisations, understanding fiscal responsibility and managing diverse funding sources.

Rocky is committed to service excellence whilst enhancing efficiency, reducing operational costs, and improving service quality. All great things that are important at Stride.

An experienced people leader who thrives on bringing out the best in people, Jacqui has over two decades leading HR teams across Australia and Asia Pacific, driving cultural change, employee engagement and building performance within culturally diverse organisations. She has worked in a cross section of sectors including telecommunications, aviation, logistics and retail, and has experienced the people challenges associated with start-ups, growth, down-sizing and transformation.

Jacqui operated her own consulting firm before joining Stride in November 2018 and is passionate about applying the learnings from her corporate days to our sector.

Terri has over 15 years’ experience working within the mental health sector, across government, private, and community settings.  She started her journey with Stride In 2015 as a contracted Psychologist at headspace. Terri then moved into a management position taking on the Clinical Leader role at headspace, before moving into the residential space as a Service Manager with Stride’s first Child Safety residential.

For several years, Terri was the Regional Manager for SE Queensland residentials and built the residential portfolio in QLD with the establishment of many residential services including NDIS, SILS and Child Safety residentials. Terri continues to lead outstanding consumer outcomes across diverse portfolios and her pragmatic, calm and engaging style are a strength within Stride.

Jenny is a purpose-driven leader passionate about social justice, empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives within the community, and driving change within the complex mental health and disability sector.

Jenny has over 15 years’ experience in leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and fostering partnerships across community networks. Jenny is experienced in leading strategic and operational change, driving business growth, process improvement and operational efficiency. Jenny started her career as a mental health youth worker and values the significant impact of frontline workers on improving people’s lives.

Jenny’s own experiences of adversity was the primary motivation to pursue qualifications in Social Work, Leadership and Public Health; her diverse sector experiences ranging from frontline to senior management roles fuels her passion and commitment to the human services sector.

Peter has over forty-five years’ experience managing businesses as a lawyer, investment banker, general manager, CEO, company director and consultant.

Peter is chairman of TransitCare Limited and three Managed Investment Compliance Committees. He’s also a senior facilitator for education programs at the Australian Institute of Company Directors – including the Company Directors and not-for-profit courses.

Martin is a Certified Practicing Accountant, a Chartered Company Secretary and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a practicing Company Secretary, Non-executive Director and Chairs Finance, Audit and Risk Committees in the not-for-profit sector.

Peter is a senior executive and business consultant with over forty years’ experience in various charities, schools, strategic leadership, governance and management in both for purpose and private sectors. He has deep experience in financial management, financial statements, budgets and cash flow having spent 40 years in the Chartered Accountancy industry. Peter is Chair of Safe Places for Children, and Chair of their Audit Committee. He is a Director of Jabiru Community Services and Chair of their Finance, Investment and Technology Committee. He is passionate about our sector, having had a lived experience of mental ill-health, knowing first-hand what a positive effect the work we do can have in people’s lives.

Sarah is an experienced board director with private, government and not-for-profit experience. Her executive career incorporates legal, corporate governance, ASX company secretary and commercial experience. She is a current board director of West Gippsland Healthcare Group and previously Chair of Kalparrin (NDIS funded early childhood intervention service). Sarah has a growing understanding of governance across health, government and disability and thrives in navigating complex regulatory environments, especially when developing or adopting new and emerging technologies.

Lorna has 40 years’ experience as a nurse, 38 of which have been in mental health. She is currently the Professor of Mental Health Nursing at the University of Wollongong. Lorna is a prolific author with over 100 publications and has extensive research, clinical and governance expertise where she brings a person centered, trauma informed approach.

Liz has a passionate interest in working with vulnerable people and communities to help them realise their potential. Her professional career has concentrated in this arena, and she has worked both at a global level (United Nations and World Bank) and a range of countries including Australia, the UK, Canada, the US, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and NZ.

Liz’s training as a Social Worker has enabled her to develop valuable skills which she applies in all aspects of her work. She has held senior leadership positions in government, in professional services and human services support.

Liz has a strong commercial focus and extensive Board experience, as a former Deputy Chair of KPMG Australia and as a current Board member of Bridge Housing and Relationships Australia (NSW). Liz is also Chair of Amicis a newly registered community based aged care provider.

Luke Lindsay brings more than 25 years of executive and clinical leadership across Australia’s mental health, suicide prevention, community services and healthcare sectors.

A credentialed mental health nurse, Luke has dedicated his career to strengthening access, quality and outcomes across the full continuum of mental health care – from acute hospital and forensic mental health services to community-based mental health, suicide prevention and recovery-oriented programs.Prior to joining Stride, Luke served as Chief Executive Officer of Lifeline Direct, the service delivery arm of Lifeline Australia. He led a workforce of more than 950 staff and volunteers supporting Australians experiencing crisis and psychological distress, while strengthening organisational governance, operational capability and workforce sustainability to deliver high-impact national services.

Previously, Luke was General Manager at UnitingCare Queensland, overseeing a diverse statewide portfolio including community mental health, homelessness, domestic and family violence, gambling support, disaster recovery and suicide prevention services. His executive career also includes senior executive and clinical leadership roles within Queensland Health and Victorian public health services, spanning acute, community and specialist mental health settings.In addition to his executive leadership, Luke has contributed extensively to governance and sector reform. He has served as a Non-Executive Director of Lifeline Australia and Stride Mental Health and currently serves on the Board of North Coast Primary Health Network and as a Trustee of the NSW Responsible Gambling Trust. He is also an appointed Expert Clinical Advisor to both the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Office of the Health Ombudsman.

Academically, Luke holds a Master of Mental Health, a Postgraduate Degree in Advanced Clinical Psychiatry, a Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services Management, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Throughout his career, Luke has been guided by a belief that high-quality mental health services must be accessible, evidence-informed and person-centred, underpinned by strong governance and operational excellence. He is a strong advocate for lived and living experience as a central pillar of contemporary mental health reform, recognising that services are most effective when they are co-designed, delivered and evaluated alongside people with direct experience of mental ill-health, recovery and system navigation.His leadership reflects a lifelong commitment to strengthening mental health systems in ways that are compassionate, accountable and community driven, improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities across Australia.

Shyaam is a strategic leader in complex environments, specialising in providing advice across strategy, governance and risk management. Shyaam has a deep passion for improving health outcomes for all Australians. He is currently a management consultant for EY working with clients across Health and the Public Sector to transform the way they operate.

David worked in private practice as a rural general practitioner and has 12 years in private psychiatry practice. David is a Professor, Mental Health Research within the School of Applied Psychology (Griffith University) and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology. He has held leadership roles in QLD Health and NSW Health. He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for development of community based mental health services for veterans, development of community post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety and substance abuse treatment.

Pete has more than 30 years of experience in senior roles in politics and public policy, the corporate sector, journalism, the NGO sector, and consulting.  He is a Member of the NSW Mental Health Tribunal and former CEO of Lifeline Australia. Pete aims to bring Lived Experience perspectives to Board discussions.