Reachelle started as CEO with the Epilepsy Association in July 2010. Reachelle brings with her a range of skills and experience that include owning and operating her own business, mentoring small businesses. As part of her role, Reachelle also sits on the Board of Epilepsy Australia. The CEO is a part time role and is located in Launceston.
Leanne, our office administrator looks after all aspects of administration for the Association. This role also provides support to the CEO and to the Epilepsy Educator Counsellors. Leanne is located in Launceston.
Lyn has been promoted recently to Senior Epilepsy Educator Counsellor. Lyn’s skills, knowledge and experience is very much valued by the association and we were very pleased that Lyn accepted her new role. Lyn is responsible for client services in the Southern Region and provides support to the other regions through the other Educator Counsellors.
Lyns Normal working days are Monday (at the RHH), Tuesday and Wednesdays, and her office is located at the McDougall Building, Hobart.
Fiona is respponsible for client services in the North and North West. Fiona’s normal working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Fiona also attends the epilepsy Clinics on Mondays at the Burnie Hospital. Fiona is located in Launceston.
We are pleased to welcome our new Committee for 2010-2011. Congratulations to those elective to executive positions. Our new committee has a wide variety of skills in specialized area that all relate to the service which we provide to our clients and/or those required to manage the association. This year will see our internal processes improve as we have the support of a professional body to assist in moving our association forward.
Acting President/Vice President: Margo Bastow, Marketing & Communications Manager
Secretary: Brian McNab, History Teacher
Treasurer: Joyce Abblitt, President of Huntington’s Association
Matthew Eastham, Operations Manager Nthn Tas Ambulance
Amanda Crooks, Fundraising Manager
Louise Leslie, CEO Choose Life Services
Kim Wilmot, Senior Neurophysiology Scientist, RHH
Epilepsy Tasmania would like to acknowledge our Patron, the Hon. Kerry Finch M.L.C.