Board of Governors
Fiona Lander, President
Fiona has a unique combination of government, non-government and commercial experience as both an Executive and Non-Executive Director across various portfolios in human services and infrastructure. She brings extensive strategy, policy, communications, stakeholder relations, corporate services and governance expertise to the Board.
Fiona is an experienced Senior Executive and Consultant and has held numerous government positions including with the Departments of Health, Child Protection and Communities and with private companies Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and Perth Airport Pty Ltd.
She is a Board Director of Injury Matters and held previous directorships with the WA Institute of Sport, Fremantle Ports, South Metropolitan TAFE, Youth Focus, the Women’s Advisory Council and Healthway.
Fiona is passionate about ensuring children and young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential, through a nurturing, safe community and the provision of quality education.
Fiona holds an Executive Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Claire Werner, Vice-President
Claire has worked in Learning and Development for 40 years, and her approach is always grounded in real events and practical situations. She has worked with both public and private sector organisations, with experience in a range of functions, including training and assessment, learning and development, accreditation, quality control, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) design and management, business improvement, project management, research and organisational and cultural change.
Claire’s recent work has focused on national projects to support the Commonwealth National Skills Reform Agenda as well as designing and strengthening organisational learning and development functions, processes and quality systems.
Claire holds a Master of Professional Studies (Instructional Systems Design), a Graduate Certificate in Vocational Training Systems and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), as well as a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Diploma of Quality Auditing. She is a member of The Association for Talent Development, and the Australian HR Institute.
David Morrison, Treasurer
With experience as a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Executive Director across a range of businesses, including an ASX-listed entity, David’s business career spans over 30 years. His experience includes businesses focusing on advertising, marketing, video technology and television production, along with Directorships and Chair roles across the not-for-profit sector.
David’s experience encompasses business strategy, strategic marketing, digital strategy, corporate governance and employer branding. Coupled with this is experience in developing, selling and managing the production of television documentaries that have been commissioned and acquired by streaming channels and broadcasters around the globe.
He currently owns and manages Showrunner Productions, a documentary production company that is focused on developing and sharing unique Australian stories to global audiences
David has spent significant time as a Board Director of Volunteering WA, with his most recent stint as Chair of the Board. He is also a member of Santa Maria College’s Advisory Committee.
He holds a Bachelor of Business with Honours in Marketing.
David Warren
David has more than a decade of experience working in the not-for-profit sector across the areas of corporate partnerships, marketing and corporate services. He commenced working with Foodbank WA to assist raise awareness and funds by developing corporate partnerships and elevating the media profile of the charity in Western Australia. He is integral to some of Foodbank WA’s major organisational change including the construction and relocation of three centres, the launch and development of its social media presence, establishing a highly successful corporate volunteer program and building the framework for the charity’s human resources, culture and safety policies, systems and training.
David holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Human Resources) and is a member of the Australia HR Institute.
Jessica Strutt
Jessica is an experienced media and communications consultant, with a track record in strategic media engagement and stakeholder relations. With almost 20 years’ experience as a journalist and broadcaster, she has expertise in navigating complex media environments and building trusted relationships across government, community, and industry sectors.
During her tenure at the ABC in Perth, Jessica served as Chief State Political Reporter, covering multiple Federal and State elections and leading coverage on key policy and public interest issues. She later became a presenter for ABC Radio Perth, further honing her skills in public engagement and the facilitation of contemporary discussions on important topics to the broader community. Her earlier experience as a Senior Media Adviser in government provided her with valuable insights into public sector communications and stakeholder management.
Jessica joined the Board because she firmly believes that it takes a village to raise a child and, for many families, Meerilinga is an important part of that village.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and History) from the University of Western Australia.