The Board
Megan wilson, GAICD - President
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Megan is a cybersecurity leader with 15+ years in the tech sector, bringing deep expertise across local and global contexts.
She holds a Bachelor of Information Systems/Business and has furthered her governance credentials through GAICD, Women in Technology, and Women on Boards.
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Mel brings deep experience in organisational growth and change, with a strong HR foundation and international leadership across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Known for her versatility and impact, she consistently drives positive, people-focused transformation.
Ted Ryan - Treasurer
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Julie radford - Secretary
Ted is a Chartered Accountant with Law and Commerce degrees from Monash University.
With over 20 years of tax and accounting experience as well as many years of experience with school parents & citizens associations and football club committees, Ted applies his skills to benefit the Coffee Brigade.
Julie radford - Secretary
Melinda CLIFTON - Vice president
Julie radford - Secretary
Julie brings a background in education, business management, and SME consultancy to her role as Secretary.
Julie strives to ensure that Coffee Brigade can continue providing valuable connection and support to those in need for many years to come.
Emma Guest - Board Member
Ruth Lee - Board Member
Ruth Lee - Board Member
Emma specialises in organisational development, with a focus on people experience, diversity, and inclusion.
Drawing on her background in anthropology, sociology, and organisational psychology, she helps organisations create cultures that are socially aware, inclusive, and people-centered.
Ruth Lee - Board Member
Ruth Lee - Board Member
Ruth Lee - Board Member
Ruth brings expertise in volunteering and workplace giving, having led award-winning programs at the Origin Energy Foundation and her own consultancy firm.
Ruth sees her role on the Board as a way to honour the kindness shown to her family by Coffee Brigade founder Louisa Toogood.
the Team
General manager
MArketing & Operations Coordinator
MArketing & Operations Coordinator
Billie is an experienced General Manager, bringing close to a decade of experience in not-for-profit leadership to Coffee Brigade.
Billie is committed to delivering exceptional service and impactful programs. She believes in the power of education to inspire others to become changemakers and create a positive difference in the world.
MArketing & Operations Coordinator
MArketing & Operations Coordinator
MArketing & Operations Coordinator
Madeleine leads the Operations team to ensure not a day goes by without coffee, sandwiches, and smiles being served to our friends in need.
Her skills in Digital Marketing and Social Media spread awareness about the positive impact Coffee Brigade makes.
Operations Coordinator
MArketing & Operations Coordinator
Operations Coordinator
Skye supports Coffee Brigade’s operations to ensure consistent and reliable service is provided to our friends in need, 365 days a year.
She keeps HQ organised and efficient, making it as easy as possible for our volunteers to support our friends in need.