Position with the board
Interim 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

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)
• Australian Psychological Society- Member
  • Fellow of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
  • Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists
• Registered with Health & Care Professions Council (UK)

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
• Registered Professional Engineering Queensland (RPEQ)
• National Professional Engineer (NPER)
• Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng)
• QBCC: Medium Rise Builder

Professional Memberships

• Member Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)

Member of Board since
2023

Brief Biography
Nicholas is an executive leader in business, honed over 25 years of intensive project management and leadership through a range of high paced industries managing teams in excess of 800 members. With Tier 1 Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Infrastructure Construction, Engineering and Defence experience, his proven strategic direction for business allows the group of companies under his leadership to deliver a client focused approach. His experience as a CPEng, RPEQ Civil Engineer and Licensed Builder is supported by a disciplined military service which drives his systematic approach to managing business strategy and operational objectives.

Position with the board
Director

Current Occupation
Chief Financial Officer

Current Employer
Queensland Energy Business

Connection to the College
Current parent

Qualifications

• Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Bachelor of Laws

• Bachelor of Business

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Economics

• Graduate Diploma of Company Secretarial Practice

Professional Memberships

• Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Queensland Law Society 

Member of the Board since
2022

Brief Biography
Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in senior executive roles in the utilities and energy and resources industries, in which he has led a variety of functions including people & culture, legal, finance, governance, ICT, risk and compliance and corporate affairs. A lawyer, he is currently the CFO of a Queensland energy business, and a director on a number of subsidiary companies and a joint venture.

Andrew is married with three children, one of whom is a student at the College.

Position within the Board
Director

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

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
Collegial and Recommendation

Current Occupation
Education Consultant (Secondary), Lead Reviewer of Schools with ACER.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science
• Bachelor of Economics
• Diploma of Education
• Diploma of Christian Leadership

Member of the Board since
2025

Brief Biography

Niall has spent his working life teaching and leading Catholic secondary college in both Brisbane and Toowoomba. His principalships include two all-girls’ schools, one of which had a boarding component, and a large metropolitan co-educational college.

Presently, after retiring from school leadership roles, Niall engages in staff formation and reviewing schools throughout Australia.

He enjoys the opportunity to be involved in Mt. St. Michael’s College and its pursuit of comprehensive excellence in the education of young women within Mary Aikenhead’s visionary and compassionate ethos.