National Shelter Councial Members

Our National Council includes our
Executive Committee:

John Engeler

Shelter NSW

Chairperson

John was involved in the formation, development and operation of Social, Affordable & Specialist housing for most of his professional life. He has a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and has undertaken post-graduate legal studies.

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Annie Taylor

NT Shelter

Treasurer

Annie has over ten years' experience working for not-for-profit, private and non-governmental organisations in various communications-based roles, including health promotion and marketing. She brings experience in marketing and communications, promotions and stakeholder engagement and management. She holds undergraduate degrees in journalism and arts and a Masters Degree in International Public Health

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Jackson Hills

Q Shelter

Deputy Chair

Jackson Hills is the Manager for Policy and Strategic Engagement at Q Shelter

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Toby O’Connor

St Vincent de Paul National Council

Member

Chief Executive Officer at St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia

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Kath Snell

Shelter WA

Secretary

Kath is passionate about opportunity for all, equity, connectedness, empowerment, and support for everyone to live the best life they possibly can.

Kath spent eleven years working in community aged care and has a soft spot for the volunteer sector, and for social engagement opportunities for all. She spent four years as CEO of Volunteer Task Force, and helped drive the merger to become Chorus. Kath moved to CEO of United Way WA in 2017, and developed social engagement programs for those living in disadvantage as part of United Way WA’s offering. She is passionate about positive workplace culture where people are empowered to thrive.

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Our other National
Council Members are:

Leo Paterson Ross

Tenants Union of NSW representing National Association of Tenant Organisations

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Wendy Hayhurst

Community Housing Industry Association

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