Our Board

Tanya is an experienced policy, research and evaluation professional working with government and not-for-profits to achieve positive social change, with particular expertise in family violence policy and programs. Tanya joins Juno from the role of Director of Policy, Strategy and Commnications at Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre. Prior to that, she spent four years working as a Senior Adviser for two Ministers for Prevention of Family Violence in the Victorian Government, supporting the implementation of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Before joining government, Tanya led in key research and policy for Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, with landmark work in the areas of family violence, economic abuse and economic security for victim survivors of family violence and has a previous background working in various areas of banking and finance.

Kirra is a non-profit leader with 15 years’ professional experience in the  mental health and community services sector across service delivery, organisational development and governance. She has held senior management roles with responsibility for business development, social innovation, service design and implementation, consumer/participant collaboration and inclusion. Kirra graduated from the University of Leeds (UK) with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and since coming to Australia has qualified as a Social Worker and gained post-graduate qualifications in Social Health/Health Policy and Social Impact.

Nayanisha is a Senior Manager at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, in an area focused on corporate transactions and governance and is also the Chair of the gender-focused diversity committee, Women in ASIC. She has a keen interest in good governance and regulation as well as experience in overseeing complex policy projects. In 2017, Nayanisha took a 6-month break from her day job to volunteer in the tiny Pacific country of Kiribati as a Legal Policy Adviser at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, as part of the Australian Aid program.

Marquita graduated from Florida State University with Bachelor of Arts and subsequently undertook her legal studies in Australia. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Marquita has practiced law in both the private and community sectors and is currently the Legal Practice Manager (Principal Lawyer) at Northern Community Legal Centre. In addition to her position as a Board Member with Juno (previously WISHIN), Marquita is a Voting Executive Member of Victorian Women Lawyers and an active law student mentor.

Judit has experience across the for-purpose landscape, from grassroots movements to community services and social enterprise, and currently works in Corporate Social Responsibility at ME Bank leading the design and implementation of the bank’s Social Impact strategy. Judit is a Member of the Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee for Macedon Ranges Shire Council and an Associated Professional Member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and is currently completing a Master of Business Administration.

Geeta is an experienced finance and operations leader who is passionate about business being instrumental in social transformation. Over the last 10 years. She has held various Senior Finance, Executive and Governance roles influencing strategy, planning, investment and risk management. Her experience is across several industries including packaging, primary produce, food manufacturing and laboratory testing. Geeta is a qualified CPA and has completed the Australian Institute of  Company Director Course (GAICD). She hold a Bachelor of Commerce after graduating from the University of Pune (India).