Our People

Michelle is a strategic marketing and communications specialist with 20 years’ experience in the health, government, education and employment sectors.

Anna is a social work academic and an experienced practitioner. Anna has worked in the human services sector across State Government, Local Government, the not for profit sector, and private consulting. Her roles have ranged from front line practice to management and now teaching.

Tim is the CFO of a large private resources business.

He has worked in several finance-based roles and holds qualifications in commerce, accounting and governance.

Zimbabwean-born Dr Admire (‘Addie’) Matsika is a registered medical practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in various areas of clinical medicine, having worked in the UK, Africa and Australian health systems. He is Chair of the Clinical Governance Committee at BYS.

Catherine has over 25 years in general and mental health service delivery and leadership in the public and private sector. She specialises in driving transformative change and fostering sustainable growth, has extensive expertise in healthcare management, mental health, and clinical governance, and excels in crafting and implementing high-level strategies that yield powerful systemic improvements. She holds qualifications in business administration and nursing, including mental health.

Loretta is an accomplished senior executive with significant board experience gained over 30 years in public transport operations, rail, mining, infrastructure, and finance. She has many years of volunteer experience in the governance of youth support services. She holds qualifications in business, accounting, and governance. Loretta is the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at BYS.

Josh is a proud Muruwari man. With a career dedicated to public service, Josh has worked extensively within government and the NGO sector, focusing on education, youth, health, and child and family services. In his current role as Principal Program Officer in the Indigenous Strategy & Partnerships office in the Department of Child Safety, he champions initiatives that uplift and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. He holds qualifications in business administration.

Jordan joined BYS as the Corporate Services Director (now Operations Director) in early 2021 after working with The University of Queensland Business School in a range of corporate service roles.

Caroline joined BYS as the People and Culture Director in 2025. She is a fellow certified human resources professional (FCPHR) with a Master of Business Psychology and qualifications in coaching and change management.

Paul joined BYS as the Clinical Health Services Director (now Health and Intake Director) in 2025, bringing over 25 years of nursing experience, including more than 15 years in senior leadership roles across public and private health sectors.