Our Board and Team

Board Members

Good governance is crucial to the JNC and we are proud to be governed by the current JNC Board.
To find out more about our Board and Team of Executives see below.

Our Board

Gillian Elliot – Chairperson

Janet Kidson – Treasurer

Oona Nielssen – Secretary

Bob Davidson – Ordinary Member

Chairperson Gillian Elliott says,

“Through my work with JNC I have been inspired to continue the work laid down by the people who have gone before. The strong and dedicated women who founded JNC, who fought for social justice, who made great pathways into securing more equitable communities, are the foundations of my work as I strive to uphold a shared vision.

Working with a new generation of professional women and men gives me grounding, creates confidence in my abilities, adds purpose and a clear direction as we move into a bright future. I am privileged to belong here with JNC.”

JNC Treasurer Janet Kidson has served on the Board for more than 15 years. She says, “Being a board member of the JNC has enabled me to learn more about the problems facing our local community and the people it affects. I’m proud to volunteer with a community organisation whose vision is to enhance the wellbeing and resilience of individuals and communities. My role gives me the opportunity to use my business training in a meaningful and fulfilling way and to work with other highly skilled and enthusiastic volunteer board members and management team.

As a team we work together to ensure the JNC remains sustainable and can continue to provide a range of high quality essential services to meet the needs of our local community and fill the gaps that government agencies can’t provide.”

Leadership Team

Janet Green

Chief Executive Officer

Janet has worked in social planning for 45 years, 30 of which have been in the non-government sector. She brings extensive experience managing community-based organisations to her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the JNC. Janet has worked in senior management roles in NGOs and as a consultant with community organisations on strategic planning, organisational change, service planning and development, much of which was in the aged care sector and with neighbourhood centers. She has held several Board roles in the NGO sector over the past 25 years. Janet is on the Board of the Local Community Services Association, our peak body, and is Chair of the Community Council at Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. Janet brings a commitment to social justice, a strong understanding of the value of social connection and inclusion in achieving wellness and wellbeing, and a passion for effective small NGOs. In leadership roles, she brings a values based approach and a capacity to lead teams in exploring challenging issue and developing innovative solutions.

Emma Dunford

Director - Client Services

Emma has worked in the community services sector for over 15 years in both the government, disability and not for profit sectors. Emma has held various roles working with vulnerable families and communities including out of home care in Ireland and working with Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in Sydney. Emma has been in leadership roles for 10 years and has extensive experience leading diverse teams. Emma brings to The JNC a commitment to social justice and strong experience in stakeholder engagement, complex case management, community development, advocacy, service planning, co-ordination, and management.

Andy Harnett

Manager - Community Engagement

Andy has worked in the not for profit sector for over 25 years in both educational and community settings with a focus on children, young people and their families. He has worked in the UK, America and Australia and brings a strong passion for community development and social justice. Since joining JNC in 2022 Andy has led the neighbourhood engagement team to develop strong and trusted relationships with the community and other local organisations.

Jayne Pyke

Manager - Families and Domestic and Family Violence Casework

Jayne has broad experience working in case management, program development and team leadership roles for not-for-profit community-based organisations. Her leadership style is thoughtful, careful, and person-centred, focussing on strengths and finding solutions. She is a specialist worker in the domestic and family violence and homelessness sector, working with risk management, safety planning, conflict resolution, and liaising and forming partnerships with other services. She has worked for services based in several states, situated on the lands of the Kaurna people, the Wurundjeri people, and the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. Jayne is passionate in advocating for the rights, empowerment, and protection of vulnerable people, and feels privileged to have worked in this sector since 2003.

Susan Tredenick

Manager - Aged Services

Susan brings 20+ years of experiencing working in Aged Care and Disability Support. Her passion lies in the Aged Care sector, where she is dedicated to helping individuals connect and enhance their personal quality of life. Susan’s skill set focuses on care management, service coordination and management quality and control. She has a further 20+ years’ experience as a registered nurse and over a decade of management or leadership positions. Susan is a passionate learner and is currently completing her MBA.