The voluntary Board of Management of Youth Connect consists of a range of individual community members and organisational representatives that reflect Youth Connect’s broader stake holder groups. The Board of Management is made up of committed voluntary members who have generously given their time, knowledge and experience throughout the year. 

Anne Jamieson - Chairperson
Anne has been a member of the Youth Connect Board for more than 4 years and has held the position of Secretary and Deputy Chairperson. Anne is the Student Pathways Coordinator at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College in Bentleigh and enjoys the challenges and variety presented in this role. Over the years, Anne has become increasingly committed to working towards successful transitions for young people. Anne has extensive experience in education particularly in the VET and Careers areas and brings that knowledge to the Board at Youth Connect.

Jeni Ritterman - Deputy Chairperson
Jeni has been a member of the Board since 2008 and has recently taken on the responsabilty of Deputy Chairperson. Jeni originally taught Economics and Geography, and her interest in Career Development led her to complete a Graduate Diploma in Careers in 1989. Jeni has experience in the private, tertiary and government sectors. Jeni was the president of the Bayside Careers Group for 5 years and is a mentor to scholarship recipients participating in the Career Education Scholarship Program. In 2008, Jeni coordinated a very successful federally funded Careers Lighthouse Project – a program designed to assist Sandringham College students with transition and pathways.

Greg Davies - Treasurer
Greg has been a Youth Connect Board member for more than 8 years and in that time has held the positions of Ordinary Member, Treasurer, Deputy Chairperson and Chairperson. Greg brings a wealth of experience to the Board as has been actively involved in the community sector in both a volunteer basis (30 years) as well as various employment roles (20 years). Greg has been a member of the BGK LLEN board for more than 5 years and a scout leader for 30 years. Greg currently works for the local accounting firm Gartly & Associates.

John Dance - Public Officer
John has been a Youth Connect Board member for 12 years and has held the positions of Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Treasurer and Public Officer. John’s background is in education having taught for 35 years and has gained extensive experience in assisting young people. Since leaving education, John has worked for seven years as a Company Director in a computer network support company.

Suresh Sutrave
Suresh has recently joined the Board at Youth Connect. Suresh started his career as a Toolmaker and has a wealth of experience in the Tooling industry. Suresh has a number of business interests and is the owner of a leading tooling business, Chirag Tooling, as well as Atlite Skylights and The Curry Club Café. Suresh has financial and business knowledge which has enabled him to turn opportunities into successful business.

Suresh is a member of AiGROUP, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance INC (SEMMA) and a Mentor for Small Business Mentoring Service Inc. Suresh also dedicates his time as an advisor and board member to the Council of Small Business Australia.
 

The Board of Management is governed by the organisation’s ‘Rules of Association’, and elected into their positions by Youth Connect members at the Annual General Meeting.