Who We Are
Our Board
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.
Rattana Samanya (representing Thailand)
Rattana joined OPENaid in Thailand in January 2007. Passionate about helping the poorest women and children and empowering for lasting change, Rattana's education, knowledge of local customs and languages, and especially insight and experience with undereducation suffered by girls in northeastern Thailand, is invaluable.
Justin Whitecross (Founder and International 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.