l grew up in Melbourne, lived in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane, before choosing to return to Melbourne.
I've been the Councillor for Gardiner Ward since 2020, where I live with my family.
I'm genuinely independent and not a member of any political party. My loyalty is to our community.
I've served as Chief of Staff to the Lord Mayor Sydney, held senior executive roles in government, led major corporate reforms and have worked as Director of Services, Transport and Major Projects. I'm a councillor that gets things done.
I led the successful campaign to create a marvellous new park in Camberwell Junction on the site of a former Council car park – a park now enjoyed daily by hundreds of local children.
Other achievements include Council’s first ever Climate Action Plan, the award-winning 5-star green rated Lewin reserve Pavilion and the Gardiners Creek Masterplan and Trail improvements.
I've been actively involved in supporting our local community and sporting organisations both as a volunteer and as your councillor.
See what people in our community and those I have worked with are saying about me.
I know what can and should be achieved by Council and how to do it. Our Council can do better. I want to use my skills tirelessly for the residents of Gardiner Ward and Boroondara.
In Sydney, I was Chief of Staff to Lord Mayor, Director of Services Quality and Director of Transport and Major Projects. I introduced a network of safe cycleways, expanded the street tree planting program, and created new parks and foreshore pedestrian paths. In Brisbane, I headed the transport and traffic department, introducing a rapid transit bus service and improving recreational paths along the river to provide safer pedestrian and cycling options.
I’m a problem solver, with an MBA from UNSW/University of Sydney, a BA(Hons) from Melbourne University and a Graduate Diploma in Economics from Monash.
Some candidates claim to be independent, but are members of political parties. I am not a member of any political party. My loyalty is to our community.
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