PPCG is governed by a volunteer Board of Management elected annually by members.
John Wall
chair | 2023
A multi-talented, service oriented professional supported by an outstanding record of career progression with tangible achievements in operational productivity, customer satisfaction and project management initiatives, John graduated from the University of Queensland (UQ) with a Bachelor of Commerce.
He was worked in many different industries ranging from Hospitality to Publishing to Logistics. The highlight of his career was working at the Sydney Olympics from 1997 to 2000.
John has always been involved in charities and volunteering and was Chair of the Redfern Inner City Support Service in Sydney, Board member of Our Rainbow House in Queensland and has volunteered with Switchboard’s Out and About program since 2015.
Veena Mishra
Executive Officer
Veena joined PPCG as Executive Officer in April 2023. She has extensive experience within health, disability and primary healthcare. A Science Graduate with a Master’s in Business Administration, she is passionate about health equity and social justice. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and co-founder of a health promotion company. Veena in the past was Chair of Kalparrin and she currently is on the Board of Rural Northwest Health in regional Victoria.
Veena’s roles have progressively led to areas such as leading change and developing outcomes-based funding models. She completed a values-based leadership program with the Sisters of Mercy and describes her leadership style as collaborative. Veena has assisted clients with disability housing, family violence and community mental health.
Elizabeth Jennings
Treasurer | 2020
Commencing work in banking, Elizabeth moved into the government and not-for-profit sectors to support her commitment to community organisations and social justice. She was Chief Financial Officer at Victoria Legal Aid, Head of Strategic Finance at World Vision Australia and the Director of Corporate and Community Services at the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Elizabeth has served on a number of boards and currently is a board member of the Donkey Wheel Foundation and the Port Phillip Community Group. She holds degrees in Commerce and Arts, a Master of Assessment and Evaluation from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Business from Swinburne University. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Susanne Birks
Board Member | 2018
Susanne has a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing), Master of Health Administration, and Executive Leadership Program at University of Oxford (Said Business School).
She is currently working at Alfred Health as Manager of Community Psychiatry (Mental and Addiction Health). She has been in the field of mental health for over 30 years in direct care, leadership and management positions.
Susanne’s professional interests include social justice, mental health, housing and homelessness, complex needs and risk assessment and management; all of which reflect PPCG’s primary focus in delivering its range of innovative services to people and communities in the City of Port Phillip.
Julie Margetts
Board Member | 2012
Julie has worked as a Human Resources Manager for over 25 years in complex organisations across a range of industries including manufacturing, oil and gas and construction.
She holds an Honours Science Degree from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Business (Human Resources and Industrial Relations) from RMIT and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Julie has a particular interest in social justice and community support.
Aleksandra Janezic
Board Member | 2024
Aleksandra has had a highly successful and diverse legal career, with over 30 years of experience as in-house counsel in the public and private sectors.
For over a decade, Aleksandra has served as principal in-house general counsel in several Victorian government employment and economic development departments and within various associated agencies in the Victorian public sector.
Prior to her career in the Victorian public service, Aleksandra held positions as in-house counsel with an Australian ASX-listed company and KPMG Legal, following several years working in international legal and corporate practices.
Aleksandra graduated from the University of Melbourne with degrees in Law and Arts and is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Aleksandra has established strong professional, government and community links, and a particular interest in governance within the public sector.
Susanne Wells
Board Member | 2024
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