School Board

Elizabeth is Elonera Limited Chairperson and has been a Director since 2019. She has undertaken the AICD Directors course, AIS governance training and has a professional background in law and journalism. Elizabeth and her family have been involved with Elonera Montessori School since 2015 and she has children in Stage 2 and Stage 3 who will go on to complete the International Baccalaureate. 

Gerard joined the Board at the 2020 AGM and brings experience from a previous board role in a not-for-profit allied health association as well as substantial experience working with boards in public health services. Gerard has had a long association with EMS since oldest daughter Lily joined the Parent Toddler program in 2006.

Since 2015, Daniel has held the position of Executive Director/CEO of Shopfront Arts Co-op., a youth arts organisation based in Sydney. Daniel believes creative expression is crucial to building strong community ties and is passionate about utilising the arts as a tool of empowerment for adults and Young People alike.

Dan joined the EMS board in 2023 having relocated with his family from Sydney, and following six years as a board member of Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS). Dan has three children at EMS across stages two and three, and looks forward to seeing them continue their journey to the EMS high school. Dan runs a global marketing consultancy and hopes to bring that experience and understanding to help further the growth of EMS in line with the strategic plan.

Tony joined the EMS Board in 2023. Tony and his family have been members of the school community since 2020, with his three children spread across Stages 2 and 3.

Tony brings expertise in risk management, finance, and governance from working in global organisations in the property, funds management and consulting sectors. As a Director, Tony aims to assist the School to achieve its ambitions and expand its impact in the community.

Chye joined the Board in August 2023, and brings a wealth of community and human services sector experience. Chye has previous experience on boards in the not-for-profit sector. Community engagement and co-production at the fore of all activities for Chye and they are currently a Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Wollongong. Chye has a child in Stage 2 at EMS.

Andrew joined the Board in March 2024, and has two children in Stages Two and Three at EMS. He is an academic at the University of Wollongong with longstanding interests and experience in administration and management, education, professional communication, and community and workplace organisation.

Tanya joined the EMS Board in 2024 and is a busy mum of 5 school aged children, 2 of whom are enrolled at EMS. Tanya is the owner and founder of local manufacturing company Buckaroo Leatherworks. Tanya is a proud advocate of the arts, Australian manufacturing and the building of creative communities and believe in NFP’s as a vehicle for positive change in the world. As a director, Tanya’s combined experience within both private enterprise and NFP organisations allows her to share experience from both sides.