Our People

Youth Futures WA's Executive Committee is made up of eight members, each of whom has a commitment to ensuring disadvantaged young people are assisted to grow and succeed.

Many of the board members are local residents who have a keen interest in the growth of the Perth North Metropolitan area and its residents including young people and families.

The 2011 Youth Futures WA Executive Committee

Position
Name
Length of Service
Chair
Robert Munz
10 years
Deputy-Chair
Michelle Olins
2 years
Secretary
David Hore
5 years
Treasurer
Carol Richardson
1st year
Director
Darryl Welsby
1st year
Director
Michelle Beer
1 year
Director
Tracey Gray
1st year
CEO
Mark Waite
1st year

The Executive Committee is supported by Youth Futures WA's outstanding and professional management team across its three key areas of operations;

  • Melissa Porteus – Homeless Services Manager staff member since 1997
  • Elise Jorgensen – Education & Training Services Manager staff member since 1997
  • Amy Hackett – Employment & Support Services Manager staff member since 2002