Committee of Management
Our Committee of Management is made up of a vibrant and talented team of individuals from a broad range of professional backgrounds. They volunteer their time, knowledge and skills to help guide our long-term strategic direction.
Rina Gao // President
Collaboration Applications Lead, The University of Melbourne
Rina was elected to the CoM in 2021, and brings extensive experience guiding organisations through digital change. Rina is in the internal sub-committee advising on committee governance and IT strategy.
Keith Beresford // Vice President
Manager Fuel and Sustainability Engineering, Qantas
Keith Beresford was elected to the CoM in 2019. Keith is certified in MAICD/MAviation Mgt/CASA Licensed Engineer/Cert IV WorkPlace training/Boeing MEDA Approved Investigator. Keith is in the internal sub-committee for EEV advising on policies, procedures, and corporate governance in 2024.
James Woodhouse // Vice President
Programme Development and Delivery Lead, La Trobe University
James was elected to the CoM in 2022. James has extensive experience as a Primary School Teacher with a passion to nurture natural curiosity and support those around him. James is in the external sub-committee for EEV advising on K-10 strategy in 2024.
Natalie Zheng // Secretary
Legal Counsel, AFL
Natalie Zheng (JD, BSc, BA) was elected to CoM in 2022. As a competition, risk and regulatory lawyer, Natalie has supported and provided advisory services to corporations, government organisations and not-for-profits across Australia and globally across a wide range of sectors. Natalie is in the internal sub-committee for EEV advising on constitution revision in 2024.
Liuyang Li // Treasurer
Financial Controller, Commit Co
Liuyang was elected to CoM in 2023. With extensive experience in finance and accounting, Liuyang brings a strong expertise in financial governance and analytics. Liuyang is in the internal sub-committee for EEV advising on audit requirements and processes.
Stephanie Mitten // Head of Engagement
Government Liaison Lead, Sustainability Victoria
Stephanie Mitten (B Arts, PostGradCert Policy & Governance) was elected to CoM in 2021. Stephanie has worked across state and local government as well as multiple statutory authorities in key stakeholder engagement roles, most recently as Government Liaison Lead at Sustainability Victoria. Stephanie is in the external sub-committee for EEV advising on EEV’s fundraising strategy.
Travis Gandy // General Committee Member
Chief Operating Officer, Compass Education
Travis Gandy (BAcc, MIT), was elected to the CoM in 2021. Travis brings 10 years experience as a senior executive in Education Management software and eLearning with a particular focus on innovation and process improvement. Travis is in the external sub-committee advising on EEV’s work prioritisation and decision processes in 2024.
Michelle Walters // General Committee Member
Founder, Bloodhound engineering
Michelle was elected to the CoM in 2022. Michelle has a degree in Engineering and lives in regional Victoria, with over 15 years in the manufacturing industry. Michelle is in the external sub-committee.
Marita Jamieson // General Committee Member
VCE Environmental Science Teacher, Marist College Bendigo
Marita was elected to the CoM in 2023. She is a dedicated Environmental Science Teacher with significant experience in VCE study design development, exam assessment, and education resource design. Marita is in the external sub-committee advising on EEV’s VCE programs.