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Staff
Adrian Pisarski
Executive Officer
adrian.pisarski@qshelter.asn.au
Mobile: 0417 975 270
Adrian Pisarski has a 30 year history in the community sector including roles with housing and youth peak bodies in Tasmania, Victoria, NSW, Queensland and nationally. He has been the Executive Officer of Queensland Shelter since 2002 and the Chairperson of National Shelter since 2004. He is a member of the Affordable Housing Summit Group and was recently elected as a Vice President of ACOSS.
Kate Cowmeadow
Operations Manager
kate.cowmeadow@qshelter.asn.au
Mobile: 0411 214 709
Kate Cowmeadow has been Queensland Shelter’s Operations Manager since February 2008. Kate is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Q Shelter’s administration, branches and communications officers to ensure that the policy imperatives of the organisation are reflected in, and supported by, that work. Kate also has a direct role in Queensland Shelter’s policy work and is currently leading our One Social Housing System project. Kate has worked in the community sector in Australia and New Zealand and has previously worked in communication roles for Members of Parliament.
Noelle Hudson
Senior Policy Officer
noelle.hudson@qshelter.asn.au
Mobile: 0417 783 453
Noelle began working as a Policy Officer for Queensland Shelter in April 2008. Her responsibilities include developing the Young People’s Housing Policy; convening the Affordable Housing Network; research into housing trends and innovations; and policy analysis, development and responses as a member of Q Shelter’s team. Noelle has prior experience in the business and finance sector along with social planning skills.
Peter Mengede
Policy Officer
peter.mengede@qshelter.asn.au
Mobile: 0421 485 033
Peter Mengede commenced working as Queensland Shelter’s Branches Officer in November 2007 and become policy officer in 2009. Peter Mengede has worked as a Tenant Advocate and as SAAP worker within the Drug Court Program and has had considerable experience with homelessness both in Australia and the United States.
Tegan Richardson
Policy Officer
tegan.richardson@qshelter.asn.au
Tegan Richardson commenced work with Queensland Shelter in January 2010 as a Project Officer engaged in a review of NRAS policy. After completing this review she begin her current role as a Policy Officer, aspects of her role include: affordable housing, housing trends and policy analysis. Tegan has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Peace and Conflict Analysis) and a Masters in Business Economics. Prior to her placement with Q Shelter, Tegan worked in Canberra as a Policy Analyst for NAFI.
Ruth Toomey
Policy Officer
ruth.toomey@qshelter.asn.au
Ruth is the newest member of Queensland Shelter’s Policy team. She is currently enrolled in her honours year of a Social Science degree, majoring in Community Development and Policy. Ruth is driven by a commitment to social justice and has previous policy and advocacy experience in the field of illicit drugs and harm reduction. She has a keen interest in housing and homelessness, particularly in relation to comorbidity, refugee and migrant communities, and young people.
Joanna Carson
Communications Officer
joanna.carson@qshelter.asn.au
Mobile: 0418 718 584
Joanna is new to Queensland Shelter, commencing her position in November 2010. She has recently graduated from a dual degree in business and journalism, with a major in public relations. Joanna has previously worked with community radio station 4ZzZ, and Peppermint- an eco friendly fashion magazine. Joanna is interested in social justice, in particular within the housing sector.
Kym Lawrence
Senior Operations Officer
kym.lawrence@qshelter.asn.au
Kym completed a Bachelor degree majoring in Marketing and Management in June 2010 and commenced her role with Queensland Shelter in July of 2010. Kym previously worked as the assistant to the Executive Officer to bric housing company and has experience in all facets of admistration roles and tasks. Kym has a keen interest and understanding of the housing and homelessness sector.
Mary Powell
Administration Officer
info2@qshelter.asn.au
Mary MacNaught
Finance Officer
mary.macnaught@qshelter.asn.au
