Our Organisation

We are committed to the pursuit of social justice, equity,
accountability and cultural diversity.

Management
Committee

Melissa Previtera

President (March 2020 – present)

Secretary (September 2016 – February 2020)

Melissa holds her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Science, as well as 19 plus years experience in the social services sector. She was a QYS Program Team Leader from 2005-2013, and is now Area Manager at Mission Australia. Her background gives QYS great insight and guidance in youth related matters.

Tammie Harrison - QYS Management Committee

Tammie Harrison

Vice-President (September 2021 - Present)

Member (November 2020 - September 2021)

Tammie has an extensive background in the youth sector, including working with QYS for 9 years, and is now a Senior Project Officer for the Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. She holds her Bachelor’s in Community Management, Social Work and Community Work, Certificate of Youth Work Practice and Cert IV in Indigenous Leadership.

Pat Driscoll - QYS Management Committee

Pat Driscoll

Treasurer (September 2021 – present)

Management Committee Member (November 2019 – September 2021)

Pat is the Managing Director of Software Solutions Pty Ltd and Chairperson of DriveIT, where he has been instrumental in securing funding needed for the Townsville motor sport precinct. Pat holds a Bachelor’s of Engineering and is currently completing his Master’s in Urban Planning and Design.

Krissy Regan - QYS Management Committee

Krissy Regan

Secretary (2020 – present)

Management Committee Member (2019 – 2020)

Krissy is an author and the founder of Mindful Mums QLD. She delivers training programs that focus on developing leadership skills, client and staff management and wellbeing. She also has her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science & Sports Management and a diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management.

Joe Mikaele Ah-Koui - QYS Management Committee

Joe Mikaele Ah-Kuoi

Management Committee Member (2020 – present)

Joe is the director of Strive Lane, a self-development and mentoring program for young people. He has diverse experience working with youth, stemming from his professional background in education and leadership. Joe holds his Bachelor’s in English & Sociology and a Graduate Diploma in Learning & Teaching.

Dr. Mark David Chong - QYS Management Committee

Dr Mark David Chong

Management Committee Member (2020 – present)

Currently a senior lecturer in criminology and criminal justice studies, Dr. Chong has held many esteemed positions within James Cook University’s faculty. He holds the following qualifications: PhD (Law) (Syd), LLM (Merit) (Lond), LLB (Hons) (Lond), English Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn), Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Adriel Burley - QYS Management Committee

Adriel Burley

Management Committee Member (2021 – present)

Adriel is a Member of the National Mental Health Commission. He has a wealth of experience from around North Queensland and Western Australia, and has an active passion for suicide prevention, following careers in Project Management for the Townsville Suicide Prevention Network, Education, Residential Care and consultation work for the Not- for-Profit sector.

Vicki Saylor - QYS Management Committee

Vicki Saylor

Management Committee Member (2021 – present)

Vicki is the Director of Say La V Marketing and Events and is a member of the creative arts community in Townsville. She has worked with youth for over 20 years. In her previous work life she established the mentoring program in the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, and mentored participants of the Great Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE’s Pathways Program.

Tristan Nelliman-Adams

Management Committee Member (2023 – present)

Tristan holds a Diploma of Education and Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership and has been an educator at several state and private schools in Townsville. He is Chair of the Townsville First Nations Youth Council, facilitator of the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program and a member of the Good Shepard Advisory Council. Tristan is also a member of the Indigenous Marathon Project and is a current Run Leader of the Townsville Indigenous Marathon Foundation Runners and Walkers Group. 

 

 

Join Our Management Committee

Queensland Youth Services is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a Management Committee which values the views of all community members and encourages diverse representation.

Our Management Committee members are responsible for determining the strategic direction of the organisation, monitoring governance directives and managing our commitment to remaining compliant with the objectives and legislation of our contractual obligations.

If you have a passion for helping young people be the best they can be, and a drive to take action in the community where it matters most, then join us. We welcome those with specific skills and knowledge that would benefit our organisation and its ability to deliver youth support services to our young people.

Upon formal nomination, each Management Committee member must participate in an induction and provide their Blue Card details prior to engaging in any organisational or youth-related activities.

Contact our CEO on (07) 4771 3648 or at for more information on how you can join this committee

Staff

Wendy Lang

Wendy Lang

Chief Executive Officer

Carmen Sione

Carmen Sione

Finance & Commercial Officer

Dana Saulter

Dana Saulter

Operations
Officer

Corrie Segboer

Corrie Segboer

Young Parents Program Coordinator

Zoe De Satge

Zoe De Satge

Reconnect
Team Leader

Toby Marhin

Toby Marhin

Early Intervention Worker (Reconnect)

Chris Martin

Chris Martin

YHARS
Coordinator

Cassy Hinds

Cassy Hinds

YHARS Administrator

James O'Hagan

James O'Hagan

YHARS
Case Worker

Dalen Steenhuis

Dalen Steenhuis

YHARS
Case Worker

Esperance Segal

Esperance Segal

YHARS
Case Worker

Deanna Widdison

Deanna Widdison

YHARS
Case Worker

Billatena Schmidt

Billatena Schmidt

YHARS
Case Worker

Murray Holm

Murray Holm

LearnIT Program Coordinator

Colleen Wing

LearnIT Program Administrator

Marina Cross

Marina Cross

Project Overhaul Coordinator

Carolyn Heim

Carolyn Heim

Project Overhaul Administrator

Dane Paterson

Dane Paterson

Project Overhaul Trade Mentor

Doug Bruce

PROJECT OVERHAUL YOUTH WORKER
(Mt Isa)

Warren King

Warren King

Project Overhaul & YHARS Case Worker (Mt Isa)

Priscilla Lane

Priscilla Lane

YHARS Team Leader (Mt Isa)

Michelle Erbacher

YHARS Case Worker (Mt Isa)

Josephine Bethel

Strengthening Young Minds Coordinator

Mavis Sipi

Proud Warrior Program/ART Outreach Worker