Who we are

Pat McCafferty is Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water, with over 30 years experience in the national and international Water Sector. He is also Chair of the Thriving Communities Partnership and past Chair of the Water Services Association of Australia. He is a signatory to the UN Global Compact and a passionate advocate of the SDGs.

Leading the strategy practice at impact-led consulting firm Spark Strategy, Felicity works predominantly with not-for-profit organisations on strategic planning and business models. Felicity has extensive experience in profit for purpose funding models, cross-sector collaborations and social innovation.

Louise Dudley is a non-executive director and strategic water advisor to Aurecon group. Louise has more than 15 years of experience as a Director, Chair, Board Committee Chair and Committee member in water, financial services and not for profit sectors. She currently serves on water related boards in Australia and the USA, reflecting her personal commitment to the water sector. Louise has also held senior executive roles including Chief Executive Officer of Urban Utilities from 2012 to 2022, and prior to this, was the utility's founding Chief Financial Officer. 

Chiedza is a public health professional with experience in refugee health and sexual and reproductive health and research in multicultural communities. Chiedza has worked in statewide programs across Victoria, ranging from individual and community-based programs through to policy and advocacy initiatives. 

Denisha has worked in the water industry for over a decade, in various Executive roles at Australia’s largest water utility, Sydney Water. Denisha is passionate about the water industry and water’s role in improving the lives of the customers and communities it serves. Denisha is currently the Executive General Manager, Customer Experience of Sydney Water, and specialises in leading teams in complex regulatory environments to achieve great outcomes for organisations and customers. Denisha is trained as a corporate lawyer, and is currently Sydney Water’s corporate secretary. 

Brian Krishna is Managing Director Xylem Australia & New Zealand, with twenty-five years of experience in the water sector. Brian is inspired by the challenge of solving our water issues, bringing education and technology to many communities and is passionate about attracting youth into the water sector. Married with three children, he enjoys beach holidays, bush walks and family fun.

Dr Anika Molesworth is a farmer, scientist and storyteller. She is widely recognised for her work in agriculture and food systems and generating climate change awareness. Anika is the author of Our Sunburnt Country, which won the Royal Societies of Australia and New Zealand Writer’s Award for Outstanding Writing on Social Change. Other awards include Young Farmer of the Year (2015), Young Australian of the Year, New South Wales Finalist (2017), and Young Conservationist of the Year (2022). Anika is passionate about ensuring the best possible future for the planet, people and the food on our plates.
 

Dr Salmah Eva-Lina Lawrence is a transformation strategist. She works to decolonise international development through her roles in executive management and governance. In her scholarly life she researches decolonial ethics, epistemology and feminism drawing from her own Papua New Guinean and matrilineal culture within a broader Oceanic / Pasifika culture. Salmah is currently GEDSI Director for the Australia PNG Law & Justice Program and Honorary Associate Professor at the ANU. She has been director of risk management advisory practices for Deloitte & Touche in London, New York and Sydney and worked for United Nation's agencies including in Afghanistan and Bhutan.

Teresa has more than 20 years’ experience as a marketing, communications and fundraising professional across the NGO, corporate and government sectors. Her career has included consulting and senior leadership roles with leading international NGO’s and publicly listed companies, as well as co-founding a successful international startup.

Jeffrey is a CPA qualified finance professional with over six years of experience in the International Development sector. As well as the Director of Finance and IT, Jeffrey currently serves as the Treasurer of the THREE Foundation and the Chair of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group at WaterAid Australia.

Ms Navara Kiene is the Deputy Country Director – Programs for WaterAid Papua New Guinea. Navara joined WaterAid in May 2019. Navara has over 10 years’ experience in the development field having managed contractors to implement donor-funded programs in Papua New Guinea. Navara holds a Master’s Degree in Development Practice from the University of Queensland.

Justino started with WaterAid in 2013 and has been active in local NGOs since 1999, including holding the positing of Chairman of Board of NGO Forum for five years. Justino brings his longterm focus on advocacy and experience in engaging with decision-makers and skills facilitation to lead the WaterAid Timor-Leste team.

Sophiep has worked in community development for over 20 years and believes deeply in working for humanity and social justice. Sophiep studied International Relations and Development and is also a speaker to youth groups and social entrepreneurs in Cambodia. 

Jenny has worked in international development for over 12 years, working with WaterAid for over four years. Prior to working in international development, Jenny worked as a senior finance officer in the private sector. Starting as a Senior Accountant with WaterAid PNG, Jenny moved to Operations Manager and is now Director of Operations.