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Meet our team

Since its establishment in 2011, Albury Wodonga FoodShare has grown from a visionary concept into a community-driven organisation dedicated to tackling food insecurity across our region. Through strategic partnerships, a clear mission, and the unwavering support of volunteers and donors, we’ve evolved to meet the growing needs of our community.

Katrina Pawley
CEO
Sue Thornton
Operations Manager
Nicole Eirth
Community Pantry Coordinator
Jason Gollan
Warehouse Coordinator
Emma Bridgland
Partnerships Coordinator
Tyler Keat
Logistics Coordinator
Mark Lucey
Projects Coordinator
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Meet our board

Since its establishment in 2011, Albury Wodonga FoodShare has grown from a visionary concept into a community-driven organisation dedicated to tackling food insecurity across our region. Through strategic partnerships, a clear mission, and the unwavering support of volunteers and donors, we’ve evolved to meet the growing needs of our community.

Andrea Ross
Chair
Simon Welsh
Deputy Chair
Karina McNamara
Treasurer
Kathryn Dalton
Secretary
Jodie Kensington
Marcus Millgate
Rachel Jones
Joseph Lumanog
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Join our board

Do you have the skills and capacity to contribute to the sustainability of one of the largest regional food rescue and distribution organisation in Victoria? An exciting opportunity exists to join our Board.

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Katrina Pawley

CEO
Katrina Pawley is dedicated to enhancing food security and supporting those in need across our local communities.

Since joining the FoodShare team in 2018 as Fundraising Coordinator, Katrina has been instrumental in securing funding to support community programs and expanding FoodShare’s services to meet the food relief needs in our region.

In 2022, Katrina commenced as CEO to ensure FoodShare continues to directly support those in the community experiencing financial hardship so that they have access to quality nutritious food and daily necessities.

Katrina’s background encompassing community engagement, business growth, marketing and communications, empowers her leadership to inspire positive change to strength FoodShare’s local impact.

Katrina is also a graduate of the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program, which further enhanced her ability to lead with purpose and foster meaningful community connections.

Katrina can be contacted by emailing ceo@foodshare.org.au

Sue Thornton

Operations Manager
Sue Thornton joined the FoodShare team in September 2020 to take on the vital role of Volunteer and Admin Coordinator.
After running a successful family business for many years, Sue graduated from the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program with a desire for greater community involvement.

Sue started volunteering with FoodShare in November 2019 and is a great believer in sustainability, recycling and equal access.
Sue supports FoodShare by liaising with our network of agencies and local suppliers as well as provides support to FoodShare’s team of incredible volunteers.

Following a year of leading FoodShare in an acting manager role, she was appointed Operations Manager in 2024 to continue supporting the development and growth of FoodShare in its mission to reduce food insecurity in our local communities.

Sue can be contacted by emailing admin@foodshare.org.au

Nicole Eirth

Community Pantry Coordinator
Nicole Eirth is the Coordinator of FoodShare’s Community Pantry program, which provides practical, dignified food support to individuals and families across the region.

Nicole first joined FoodShare as a volunteer in May 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 25 years of customer service experience in television, radio, hospitality, and travel, she brought a warm, people-focused approach to her role.

In October 2020, she was appointed to lead the development of the Community Pantry initiative—starting from scratch with minimal resources and a clear goal: to support anyone facing food insecurity.

Nicole established tailored food hampers based on individual needs and trained volunteers to pack with empathy and care. As the program grew, she introduced more efficient systems, built strong partnerships with local agencies, and helped the Pantry evolve into a long-term, sustainable service.

In November 2021, she oversaw the launch of the Pantry’s supermarket-style shopfront at 81 Wigg Street. The service now supports over 600 households each month, offering a voucher-based system that promotes choice, fairness, and respect.

Nicole is passionate about community connection and creating practical solutions with heart. Her leadership continues to shape a program that brings not just food—but dignity, stability, and hope.

Nicole can be contacted by emailing community@foodshare.org.au

Jason Gollan

Warehouse Coordinator
Jason Gollan joined FoodShare in November 2022 and plays a key role in keeping the warehouse running smoothly to help get food out to those who need it most.

With 17 years as a baker and pastry cook, Jason knows quality and hard work. He then moved into warehousing at Surdex Steel, starting as a storeman and working his way up to Account Manager, gaining plenty of experience managing teams and customers along the way.

Jason brings a hands-on, practical approach to his role and is passionate about supporting the community through FoodShare’s work.

When he’s not at work, Jason enjoys water skiing, hunting, and football.

You can reach Jason at warehouse@foodshare.org.au.

Emma Bridgland

Partnerships Coordinatore
Emma joined the FoodShare team in February 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in administration, events, marketing, and communications—primarily within the not-for-profit sector. Her career has centred on delivering large-scale fundraising events that engage communities and generate vital support for health and social causes.

Before joining FoodShare, Emma held key roles with Cancer Council Victoria and at Austin Health’s Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre, where she managed major fundraising events. She also contributed to regional initiatives as Marketing Coordinator for the Seymour Expo.

Since joining FoodShare, Emma has supported the delivery of key fundraising campaigns, including the Border Easter Egg Hunt and the Winter Food Relief Appeal, which raised over $75,000.

Emma draws on her event experience, creative skills, and collaborative approach to build strong community connections that support FoodShare’s work.

Emma can be contacted by emailing partnerships@foodshare.org.au

Tyler Keat

Logistics Coordinator
Tyler Keat is passionate about supporting local communities and ensuring efficient access to food relief across our region.

Tyler joined the FoodShare team in 2024, bringing extensive experience in freight logistics and warehouse operations. His skills in managing transport networks and coordinating freight services have been instrumental in streamlining FoodShare’s logistics and distribution systems.

Before joining FoodShare, Tyler was the Managing Director of Keat’s Freight, a regional transport company servicing townships north of Albury. Under his leadership, the business successfully delivered a wide range of goods, from essential household items to large-scale industrial supplies across rural communities.

Having grown up on a farm, Tyler has long held a deep connection to food production and security. This background, paired with his industry knowledge and strong work ethic, enables him to contribute meaningfully to FoodShare’s mission.

Tyler can be contacted by emailing logistics@foodshare.org.au

Mark Lucy

Project Coordinator
Mark Lucey joined FoodShare in November 2024, bringing valuable experience in project management and consultancy to improve FoodShare’s ability to deliver projects focused on food security and reducing wastage.

In 2011 Mark established a consultancy which focused on delivering ethical and collaborative solutions in the property and retail sectors,. During this time Mark produced detailed market analysis reports that have helped various organisations implement effective business strategies.

In previous roles, Mark led economic development initiatives, overseeing property planning, and engaged key stakeholders to drive progress. He has also focused on improving customer experiences and driving income growth through strategic projects. With a strong background in both retail and property management, Mark has held senior positions in Australia and Indonesia, bringing a global perspective to his work.

With Mark’s extensive experience and diverse skills, he is eager to work on projects for FoodShare that align with his community-focused goals.

Mark can be contacted by emailing projects@foodshare.org.au

Andrea Ross

With a decades long public sector career, as well as serving on various local school, sporting and performing arts committees, Andrea brings a wealth of practical experience to FoodShare.
She has held leadership positions for the last 20 years, and has skills in
• Goal and intent setting
• Designing and implementing strategies
• Project Management
• Risk management including implementation of mitigation strategies

Andrea has also worked in the inclusion and diversity space as an active ally to various minority groups. She has a keen sense of social justice and strongly believes in equity in our communities.
Andrea champions proactively planning and implementing strategies to enable the efficient and effective use of resources.

She is keen to lend her skills and experience to support FoodShare because of its regional focus and that it provides practical support for those who need it in our community.

Andrea has lived in North East Victoria since 1991, and chooses to spend her spare time supporting various local theatre companies.

Simon Welsh

Simon is a highly experienced research and strategy consultant having worked with organisations across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

He brings expertise in:
• Research and analysis of complex market, organisational and policy environments
• Strategy development
• Stakeholder and government relations
• Organisational change

For 13 years, he played a key leadership role with Melbourne-based consultancy, Andrews Group, providing strategy, marketing and organisational change services to clients across Australia. Simon worked closely with senior executive teams and Boards problem analysis, strategy development, marketing and communication, and change management.

Simon left Andrews Group in 2013 to move to Wodonga. He established Chorus Consulting and operates predominantly in the fields of market and social research, and government relations.

Karina McNamara

Karina is our financial and operational specialist with work experiences including those of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. As a CPA with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Bathurst’s Charles Sturt University, she has a passion for good corporate governance, believing strongly in concepts of ‘good business’. She started out in tax accounting, but moved to ASX companies, including CSR Ltd, but has found her interest in the SME size of business, where real differences can be made.

Having a drive for constant improvement, not just in business, but extending into her personal life, Karina has a Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History and Studies in Religion) and is currently completing a Bachelor of Laws. A keen reader and a passion for all self-learning, Albury Wodonga FoodShare is another passion rolled in where Karina’s goal is to do what she can to help the local community in the best way she can – financial and operational expertise.

Kathryn Dalton

Kathryn has had more than 20 years volunteering experience in Albury Wodonga community organisations across sport, education, and the arts. From 20 years with the Albury Netball Association to founding the Albury Wodonga Theatre Company’s: Young Adult Theatre Group, she has always been passionate about creating opportunities where people feel supported and included.

Kathryn’s dedication has been recognised locally and beyond. Named one of Wodonga’s ‘Remarkable Women’ for International Women’s Day 2021 and invited to represent North East Victoria’s volunteers at Government House in 2022, she remains most proud of mentoring, supporting, and encouraging others through her many roles. At the heart of it all, Kathryn is driven by a simple belief: that community is stronger when everyone has the opportunity to belong, contribute, and thrive.

She brings strong academic and professional expertise to her role at FoodShare, holding a Bachelor of Education, a Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, and a Bachelor of Educational Research (Honours). With a career in educational design and with community leadership experience, Kathryn is committed to evidence-based practice and using knowledge and reflection to guide decision-making in every context.

As Board Secretary at FoodShare, Kathryn supports good governance and accountability, helping ensure the organisation can continue its vital work feeding the community.

Jodie Kensington

Jodie brings 35 years’ experience in community and industry engagement, communications, and marketing to the Board. She became interested in FoodShare when it launched in 2011: when she learned it was created out of an identified need: a bi-partisan not-for-profit functioning as an umbrella resource to many agencies, rather than being closely aligned to a few. She is amazed at how far-reaching the service is and saddened by how great the need. And that need has increased, not diminished. Jodie has been on the Board since 2014 and has seen it grow in capacity, advocacy and legitimacy at state and federal government level. She is our representative on the Regional Food Security Alliance, a coalition of community-owned, place-based Food Hubs across regional Victoria who work together advocating and streamlining resources to reduce the inequity in food security between regional and metropolitan Victorians.

Jodie has a BA in Sociology from Charles Sturt University and has worked as a journalist for Prime7 and WIN television in Albury and Wagga Wagga, as a columnist for the Border Mail, and in various roles at the Wangaratta Rural City Council, HotHouse Theatre, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, and the secondary and vocational education sectors. She spent seven years in UK, working mainly with Haringey Council (London). Jodie’s favourite job though, was that of agent/manager with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Marcus Millgate

Marcus has joined FoodShare, after a return to his hometown of Albury Wodonga and 35 years establishing a global career in Advertising. A highly regarded Brand and Creative Strategist, Marcus has held senior executive appointments within the WPP Group of companies in the UK, USA, Korea and Malaysia, with Ogilvy, Grey Worldwide & Geometry Global, along with over a decade in Music and Radio with Clear Channel in New York, Chrysalis Music in London, and the Australian Radio Network.

Marcus is passionate about helping regional businesses and brands grow, and be the best they can possibly be. He frequently holds best practice Branding, Retailing and Creative workshops. He’s an active supporter to the members of Albury Business Connect, and works with a strong stable of local organisations.

An advocate for community based mentoring in schools and mental health, Marcus joins with a commitment to driving evidence based impact and sustainable growth.

Rachel Jones

Rachel has joined FoodShare after recently arriving in Albury Wodonga from the UK following a 20 career in Health and Social Care and NFP executive leadership roles. Working for large charities in the UK she concentrated on care quality and compliance, staff development programs and large-scale development and fundraising opportunities.

As the Head of Impact at Hume Bank based in Albury, Rachel is passionate about volunteering and championing community engagement with a special interest in the prevention of Family and Domestic violence and how grass roots organisations can start to change the dial on regional statistics.

Rachel has held various board roles over her career including the National Care Forum in the UK, a large scale member led organisation representing hundreds of Non-for-Profit Health and Social Care organisations to provide policy advocacy, government representation and sector development and best practice.

Rachel is hugely impressed with FoodShare and how this incredible organisation has grown from strength to strength in the last few years she is looking forward to bringing another perspective and adding value where she can.

Joseph Lumanog

Joseph is a values-driven nonprofit leader with nearly two decades of experience across human and social services. He currently serves as Program Innovation and Development Manager at Upper Murray Family Care, where he leads business development by leveraging his expertise in family violence, mental health, multicultural affairs, policy advocacy, social work education, and international development.

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Joseph has called Lavington home since 2014. He holds a Master of Teaching in Social Work from the Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the Philippine Women’s University.