Position with the board
Acting Board Chair 

Current Occupation
Portfolio Non-executive Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Grad Dip Business Management
• Cert. ESG Leadership

Member of the Board since
2024

Brief Biography
David has over 15 years’ experience in business management holding various corporate roles across engineering, human resources, finance and property strategy within large organisations. Additionally, he has a further 10 years of experience as a non-executive director with tenures on the boards of several large organisations across Australia in the aged care, health care, property development and education sectors. David has a passion for the sustainability of mission and faith-based organisation.

Position within the Board
Deputy Chair

Connection to the College
Lives in the area and a supporter of girls’ education

Current Occupation
Educational consultant

Qualifications

• Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors.
• Master of Arts (Theology)
• Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
• Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Career Education)
• Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education
• Certificate III in Assessment
  
  

Member of Board since
2024

Brief Biography
Dale has worked in Catholic education internationally and nationally over the past 40 years. She has held numerous positions including Deputy Principal and Principal (15 years) at St Rita’s College. She has a deep commitment to and understanding of the importance of charism in the faith journey of young people. She has worked with an incorporated Board for many years and provides extensive knowledge as an educator and administrator.

Position within the Board
Director
Chair - Finance and Risk Committee

Connection to the College
Past parent
Ashgrove resident

Qualifications

• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Bachelor of Commerce 
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Economics

Professional Memberships

• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
• Australian Institute of Company Directors

Member of Board since
2018

Brief Biography
Michelle is an experienced CFO, business owner and auditor with over 30 years in the IT, banking and finance sectors. Michelle was co-founder and CFO of Agility Applications, a technology company specialising in the finance and capital markets industries, and has held senior audit roles at Suncorp and KPMG. This experience has provided her with a strong understanding of financial management, internal controls, risk management, IT and governance frameworks. Michelle is co founder and CFO of the performing arts charity, PIP Theatre.

Position with the board
Director

Connection to the College
Alumni

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
• Doctorate of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology

Professional Memberships

• Registered with Psychology Board Australia (AHPRA)

Member of the Board since
2021

Brief Biography
Sarah has been practising as a clinical neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist since 2010 and is currently working in private practice. Part of her clinical scope includes treating children and adolescents with developmental, cognitive and mood challenges.  Previously, she has worked in Brisbane and the UK, in locations including hospitals, psychiatric settings, disability settings, private practice and neurosciences.   She has experience in clinical governance, management and implementing wellbeing approaches within these areas.   

Position within the Board
Director

Connection to the College
Current Parent

Current Occupation
Chief Information Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor Business
• Australian Institute Company Directors
• Business Analytics
• Community Engagement Practitioner
• Collaborative Coach
• Executive Leadership & Management

Member of Board since
2024

Brief Biography
Alexis is a senior executive with over 14 years of experience in commercial and government industries, Alexis has substantial digital transformation leadership experience. She has held CIO and Director roles that focused on driving technological and organisational change in complex environments.

Position within the Board
Director

Connection to the College
Parent of past student

Current Occupation
Independent Consultant

Qualifications

• Masters Applied Law (Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution)
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Certificate Applied Finance

• Chief Executive Women
• Australian Institute Company Directors
• Women on Boards
• Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources

Member of Board since
2026

Brief Biography
Belinda Watton is an experienced executive and non-executive director with more than 20 years leadership across complex, highly regulated, commercial and not for profit sectors. She brings expertise in governance, risk, regulatory oversight and stakeholder engagement- together with a strong commitment to people and culture. Belinda is passionate about building values led organisations where accountability, inclusion and leadership capability enable individuals and communities to thrive.

Position within the Board
Director

Connection to the College
Alumni

Current Occupation
Senior Leader – School Performance (Brisbane Catholic Education)

Qualifications

• Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Masters Educational Leadership
• Graduate Diploma of Religious Education
• Diploma of Teaching – Secondary (Commerce/Economics)
  

Professional Memberships

• Australian Council for Educational Leaders
• Australian & New Zealand Educational Law Assoc

Member of Board since
2026

Brief Biography
Catherine has worked in Catholic education for over thirty years in both secondary and P-12 contexts. She has spent twenty-five years in senior leadership in schools, including as a secondary Principal of a co-educational college in the Brisbane Archdiocese. She has spent the past ten years in a senior role in the Brisbane Catholic Education office, providing both support and line management of secondary and P-12 principals in a variety of contexts.

Catherine is currently a Director on the Trinity Catholic College Lismore Board and has a keen interest in sharing her knowledge and skills in the areas of strategic, educational and faith leadership.

Catherine has a particular interest in girls’ education and has strong connections as a past pupil of the College.

Position within the Board
Director

Connection to the College
Alumni

Current Occupation
Commercial Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Business
• Masters of Business Administration
• Company Director Course, graduate
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Member of Board since
2026

Brief Biography
Past student of Mt St Michael's College, class of 1999. Currently working for Shell Energy Australia in the role of Commercial Manager, providing legal, finance and governance advice. Mother of three children, ages 12,10 and 5. Loves Reformer Pilates, walking and holidays with children.

Position within the Board
Director

Connection to the College
Alumni

Current Occupation
Director, Advisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Economics
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Member of Board since
2026

Brief Biography
Madeline is a finance professional with over 15 years’ experience in advisory and corporate development roles working across Government and the private sector. Her expertise spans strategy, commercial and financial advisory, transaction management and stakeholder engagement. She brings strong financial oversight, governance awareness, and a pragmatic strategic approach to engaging stakeholders and organisational stewardship.