Our People

Siân originally trained as a pharmacist in the UK and has enjoyed a career working internationally in the UK, Europe, US and Australia. This has involved leading teams across countries and cultures to ensure positive, productive and supportive work environments. Siân is highly motivated to ensure everyone in the community has opportunity to participate fully and is proud to be part of The Bridge Inc.

David is Fellow of the CPA and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he is currently the Group CFO at Elenium Automation Pty Ltd , a leading technology Company that manufactures electronic equipment for the Aviation and Medical sectors. Prior to this David had 27 years in Senior roles in the manufacturing sector both in Finance and Operational Management. David also has held Non Executive Director Roles with Dairy Australia and Snapsil Corporation and has a strong understanding of the governance requirements in both listed and unlisted Companies.

Tanya is an experienced non-executive director and governance professional with a portfolio of board roles across aged care, disability services, and community health. She brings to The Bridge a strong commitment to building connected, inclusive communities where people of all abilities can participate fully and achieve their potential. With over 20 years’ executive experience in healthcare and neuroscience technology, Tanya brings to the boardroom deep expertise in strategy, risk oversight, stakeholder engagement, and organisational transformation. Her background spans both commercial and not-for-profit environments, giving her a practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing purpose-driven organisations. Outside her board roles, Tanya is CEO of Public Works Collaborative, a mission-driven research and design organisation that partners with for-profits, non-profits, and government agencies to co-create solutions that advance public health and strengthen communities. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Sanjay is a seasoned non-executive director specialising in governance of small to large not-for-profits companies, including aged-care and other health care boards. He is a Physicist and Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). He also is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA). Sanjay has chaired the Finance, Audit and Risk Management and Investment Committees and has been the Victorian State Councilor at Governance Institute of Australia, where he chaired its ‘think tank’ professional development Committee on contemporary governance and risk management practices.

Sally Bennett is an experienced Governance and Risk professional who is currently the Director of Risk Management & Enablement for the Arts Centre Melbourne. Sally has had significant experience in large Aged Care and Disability organisations, and was previously the Chair of IDV Inc which has now merged with The Bridge. Sally specialises in transformational change, embedding risk and governance cultures in organisations. Sally has worked across a wide range of organisations including several utilities, local government, health, construction and manufacturing, ranging from medium sector to large multi-nationals. BSC, Grad Dip OHS, Grad Dip Chem Eng, MBA, MAICD.

Bernadette is passionate about helping people connect with their communities through engagement in community groups, activities, training, and employment opportunities. Currently, Bernadette serves as the Group General Manager, Legal & Governance at a leading aeromedical care company. Bernadette is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Bernadette has also held Non-Executive Director roles with IDV Inc and the Association of Corporate Counsel.