Board of Directors

Peter Holt

Leader of Wellspring Community Church in Sydney's southwestern suburbs. He has extensive experience and knowledge working with vulnerable and abused young people in western Sydney and expertise in leadership and organisational change, culture and community empowerment.

Justin Whitecross (Founder and Executive Director of Openaid)

Justin Whitecross, founder and director of OPENaid, trained in theology and ministry and worked in many Australian cities with before returning to University in Melbourne to study psychology. Founder and director of OPENaid, Justin's leadership and management skills, vision and passion, continue to engineer the architecture of OPENaid.

June West (representing Australia)

Born in England, immigrated with husband Brian to Australia in 1973, began a business with family that eventually became very profitable. June has toured every OPENaid activity in Thailand and works tirelessly to develop the organisation in Australia. She is committed to Lions and selfless work for disadvantaged and needy communities. June continues to work in western Melbourne and joins OPENaid's executive committee 1 July 2008.

Consultant

Neville Taylor

Senior Pastor of Port Melbourne - Albert Park Baptist Church in South Melbourne. His experience and skills in pastoral care and spiritual formation, together with knowledge of organisations and caring for communities, provide strong input.