Our Team

Chelsea has a passion for social justice and significant experience in peak bodies, leading sector development, member representation and advocacy, with a focus on policy reform and building a strong and sustainable community sector.

As CEO, Chelsea leads the delivery of CLWA’s strategic priorities, supports the CLWA team and represents the WA community legal sector with government, funding bodies and key stakeholders.

Through her background in frontline service delivery and working closely with members to understand their needs and concerns, Chelsea ensures systemic issues such as commissioning, funding and social policy are grounded in the realities of service provision. Chelsea believes in the power of working together to address systemic problems, so that everyone can access the resources and services essential to enable their basic needs and human rights to be met.

The Policy and Advocacy Manager leads CLWA’s policy and advocacy agenda, working to influence law reform, government policy and systemic change across the community legal sector.

Jocasta brings a strong background in social justice and rights-based approaches, with a focus on collaboration, evidence-informed advocacy and meaningful engagement with members, stakeholders and people with lived experience.

She leads CLWA’s policy work and supports the delivery of strategic initiatives that advance access to justice across Western Australia.

As Manager Collective Capability & Business Development, Sherrilyn leads CLWA’s accreditation program and proactively drives initiatives that strengthen collaboration, connection, capability and quality across the community legal sector. She oversees member services, human resources and business development activities that support CLWA’s strategic goals and help build a strong, connected sector.

With more than eleven years of leadership experience, Sherrilyn brings expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, organisational development and people leadership. She is passionate about supporting a strong community legal sector and improving access to justice for Western Australians.

The Finance and Operations Manager oversees CLWA’s financial and operational functions, supporting the organisation’s sustainability, effective governance and day-to-day operations.

Sonia provides valuable advice and support across finance, governance, human resources, IT and administration, working closely with the CEO, Board and CLWA team to ensure strong operational practices and effective organisational support.

The Strategic Communications Lead leads CLWA’s communications and engagement strategy, helping to strengthen the organisation’s profile and amplify the work of the community legal sector across Western Australia.

With a background in journalism, strategic communications and change management, Carmen brings extensive experience in media, stakeholder engagement, strategic storytelling and delivering communications that create meaningful impact.

The Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer supports CLWA’s policy and advocacy priorities, helping to advance systemic change and improve access to justice across Western Australia.

Brianna brings experience in human rights, social justice, stakeholder engagement and community-led approaches to policy development and advocacy. With a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, she works collaboratively with members, communities and stakeholders to support meaningful law reform, policy outcomes and a stronger voice for people experiencing disadvantage.

Rochelle leads CLWA’s Lived Experience engagement program, ensuring the voices and insights of people with lived experience in the legal assistance sector have a meaningful role in shaping service design, sector reform and system improvements.

Through the development and delivery of lived experience projects and engagement activities, Rochelle supports genuine participation and works to ensure lived experience knowledge informs change across the legal assistance sector.

The Data & Impact Lead leads CLWA’s data, evidence and impact work, supporting policy, advocacy and strategic projects across the organisation.

Admitted as a legal practitioner, Joshua brings expertise in legal service data, impact measurement, case management systems and strategic planning. He works collaboratively with members, government and stakeholders to strengthen the sector’s evidence base and support evidence-informed decision-making.

The Events, Communications & Administration Officer supports CLWA’s member engagement efforts.

With a strong background in the Community Services sector and not-for-profit space Ella brings valuable experience in stakeholder engagement, event planning, relationship building and a practical, people-focused approach to her role.

The Lived Experience Engagement Officer supports Community Legal WA’s commitment to ensuring people with lived experience are meaningfully included in shaping the legal assistance sector.

Amanda is an Expert by Experience Survivor Advocate with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for victim-survivors across legal, health and community systems. Through her advocacy, Amanda uses lived experience to help shape trauma-informed, compassionate services and ensure survivor voices inform system reform.

Amanda works closely with people with lived experience, community legal services and sector partners to foster engagement, support co-design and strengthen lived experience participation across CLWA’s projects and initiatives. She brings a collaborative and people-centred approach, with experience contributing to consultations, training, policy reviews and initiatives focused on improving responses for victim-survivors.

Brodie is the CEO at Great Southern Community Legal Services and has worked in the CLC sector for eight years. Brodie is leading the CLWA Board for a second term.

Brodie has worked with a range of non-profit organisations assisting with digital transformation, governance and policy development. Brodie is passionate about the power and impact of place-based services to support communities and people in need across WA.

Angie is the CEO of Midlas.

Her previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at Youth Focus and Service Delivery Manager at Zonta House Refuge Association. Her career has spanned the mental health, family and domestic violence, and broader community services sectors.

She brings experience in stakeholder engagement, government relations, cross-sector partnerships, governance and risk, advocating for and driving systemic change, and delivering community-led initiatives.

Angie is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds an MBA (Leadership) with experience in board governance, including financial oversight, risk management and compliance.

Jennie Gray is the Chief Executive Officer at Women’s Legal Service WA.

Previously Jennie was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at WACOSS, overseeing the organisation’s social policy, special projects and business development work.

Her professional career in the community sector has spanned practice, management and research roles, in a variety of contexts, including many years based in the Kimberley coordinating services delivered across the region.

In addition to a Doctorate of Philosophy, Jennie has a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Business.

Katherine is an Associate Director at Moore Australia, a resourcing company supporting accounting firms.

Katherine brings over a decade of experience in the accounting profession, with a background spanning financial audit, accounting, and CFO advisory. She provides strategic financial support to a diverse range of clients, including not-for-profits, ASX-listed companies, international entities, and private businesses.

Katherine is known for her strength in process improvement, systems optimisation, and delivering pragmatic, results-driven solutions that help organisations reach their full potential.

Joanna is the CEO of Pilbara Community Legal Service and has been working in the community services and not-for-profit sector for over 20 years.

Previously Joanna worked with the Youth Involvement Council (South Hedland), as a Director at Parkerville Children and Youth Care and General Manager at Wanslea.

Joanna has significant governance experience including completing the AICD Company Directors Course in 2019. Joanna has been active as a Board Member and Chair of Children Youth Families Agencies Association, Alliance for Children at Risk and the inaugural Board of Children and Families Agencies of Western Australia (CAFAWA) as Chair.

Sarah is the CEO of Redgum Justice and has eight years of experience in the CLC sector.

Her previous roles include CEO of Midlas and Operations Manager at Rise Network.

Sarah holds an MBA (Leadership), and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has substantial governance experience, including a full four-year term as an Elected Member with the City of Gosnells.

Sarah has an excellent working knowledge of finance, strategy and governance and has applied these skills as a Board Director and CEO to support the sustainability, efficiency and effectiveness of the organisations she serves.

Corina is the Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Family Legal Service.

A Mulgyin Jaru/Kitja and Gooniyandi woman from Broome, Western Australia, Corina holds a Bachelor of Marketing and Media and a Bachelor of Law, and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2006.

Corina has substantial governance experience, having served on numerous boards and committees, including the University of Notre Dame Law Advisory Board, and has contributed to the Murdoch University Indigenous Law students’ program.