Our Board
South East Volunteers is an incorporated association that is managed by a Chief Executive Officer and governed by a committee. It is supported by a small number of paid staff and dedicated volunteers. Our board consists of highly respected people from the surrounding areas with experience in a wide range of skills, from financial and legal to business and community service.
Our Board consists of the following members:
Gavin Watson – Chief Executive Officer
Our CEO is Gavin Watson, who has worked in the community service sector for a number of years. He has a wide range of skills and management experience, as well as volunteering experience.
Tamra Keating – Chairperson
Tamra is a Higher Education Executive specialising in organisational strategy, community development, with a focus on marketing, fundraising and event management. She has a strong strategic planning & relationship management experience and has a worked with people from a wide range of national and international backgrounds.
Tamra has Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management and a Master of Arts.
Jey Thani – Vice Chairperson
Jey is a senior healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience leading people in residential, community and in-home health and human services. He is passionate about providing exceptional customer service, unleashing the potential in people and promoting continuous improvement strategies.
Jey has a Masters in Business Management.
Kee Chi – Treasurer
Kee is a director of an accounting practice and has experience in business strategy and performance management, risk, tax, and transactional services across a range of sectors, both in Australia and overseas. She is a Chartered Accountant and a workshop facilitator for the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Stanley Goricane – Secretary
Stan is a qualified industrial chemist and has held various managerial positions at Monsanto Ltd, and BP Chemicals P/L with local and international responsibilities in procurement, sales, marketing, operations, and Occupational Health and Safety. Stan has managed his own business for over 20 years. He has been a volunteer in the Monash community for over 10 years.
Stan has a Diploma of Applied Science (Chemistry).
Despina Djumas
Despina is a lawyer, previously working for Victoria Legal Aid. Despina has been involved in volunteering for SEV in our Monash Community Safety Register, communicating with our Greek speaking members. Despina has been a volunteer for 7 years.
Despina has a Bachelor of Arts, and a Bachelor of Law.
Elizabeth Benson