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Need Help?Our Board of Directors, management and staff are committed to the delivery of responsive and comprehensive services to young people and our communities in accordance with our organisation's vision, purpose and values. The professionalism, drive and shared values of our teams, some of whom are featured below, provide safe, welcoming, youth-focussed services to young people and young families.
Executive Leadership
Donna Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Bennett has in excess of 25 years' experience managing and delivering transitional, outreach and crisis accommodation services to young people including families and she has made a significant contribution in the Homelessness Sector via capacity building, community development and systems development.
Donna has established leadership and strategic development skills and has been CEO of Hope Street since 2000.
Finance Manager
Profile coming soon.
Business Development and Partnerships Manager
Profile coming soon.
Mathew Kerr
Operations Manager
Mathew Kerr commenced with Hope Street in the role of Operations Manager in September 2021. Mat has more than 15 years of experience in the Community Services Sector, including working for both Government Departments and other Non for Profit Organisations. Mat has extensive experience in senior leadership roles within a ride range of areas including Integrated Child and Family Services, Mental Health, Family Violence and Disability. Mat is outcome focussed, ensuring that the client is at the centre of every interaction with a clear focus on addressing immediate need while also planning for the identified and agreed outcomes.
Roschelle Naidoo
People and Culture Manager
Roschelle Naidoo is a certified leadership and people-management specialist who joined Hope Street as our People and Culture Manager in November 2021. Prior to taking up this position, Roschelle held executive leadership and management roles in not-for-profit, banking, retail, healthcare, and the funeral services sector.
