Joe has worked as a teacher, Environmental Educator and small business operator. He is now retired. Joe has been on the Notting Hill Neighborhood House Board since 2015. He chaired the COM from 2016-2019. As the current and ongoing COVID crisis continues to have big repercussions across our community - he is happy to support the Notting Hill Neighborhood staff and community as it develops strategies to strengthen our personal connections providing the programs necessary in a more challenging social environment.

I’ve recently moved to Notting Hill in 2020, after a 3-year stint staying at the student accommodation at Monash University. I am doing my final semester at Monash University, completing my Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Ecology. I have a huge interest in conservation and sustainability, matched only by my love for photography, especially through the analog medium. I hope to see you down here at Notting Hill Neighborhood House, where we can discuss new events or if you want to have a chat about animals, zoology or photography!

Kate has lived in the area for more than 10 years and joined the committee in 2023 to connect to the local community in a more structured way while using her skills and professional experience for more than just work.

With a 20+ year background in marketing and business development for large and small companies, and additional experience in human resources and learning and development, Kate brings a unique perspective for how to develop programs, involve people, expand services, and communicate with all stakeholders.

Passionate about building relationships, continuing education and learning, community spirit and mitigating isolation and loneliness, Kate exudes enthusiasm, creativity, and quirkiness.

Notting Hill’s resident ecologist and animal wrangler is just as passionate about community as she is about nature – and knows that social and environmental well-being intrinsically go hand-in-hand.

Under her belt is several years of professional experience in zookeeping, giving educational presentations about native wildlife, and facilitating social and ecosystem restoration initiatives. Jes currently works as a Zoologist and Conservation Dog Handler with an ecological consultancy, and loves being out in the field completing threatened species surveys and working with their canine colleagues on wind farms.

A young LGBTQIA+ neighbour who is passionate about inclusivity, equity, and accessibility, Jes hopes that their perspective can further enrich the warm sense of community that the NHNH fosters. Feel free to have a chat when you see Jes around - in addition to English, she speaks proficient enough French and Spanish, and is learning AUSLAN as she trains her deaf dog Barkimedes (and always wants to practice and learn more)!

Minelle is linked to the Notting Hill community through a local church and has been involved with NHNH over the past several months. Minelle has a background in Treasury and Finance and is currently employed as a Treasury & Risk Analyst for a national logistics and infrastructure company. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance at Monash University, Clayton and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA). In her spare time, Minelle enjoys dabbling in music and being with family and friends. She is passionate about supporting the community and small local businesses through collaboration and exploring new opportunities. She hopes to cultivate strong ties in the community and use her expertise to contribute to positive initiatives.

Joseph is a Senior Associate at William Roberts Lawyers specialising in class action litigation and is based in the Melbourne CBD. Joseph is passionate about promoting community wellbeing and togetherness at a time of growing social dislocation and intends to use his skills to deliver value to the Notting Hill Neighbourhood House and the people that it serves.

Michael who is now retired and has been a Notting Hill resident since 2000. He has been a constant volunteer at the Neighbourhood House and is committed to its vision and mission. He was a results-oriented executive for many years of multi-functional international experience in the profit, non-profit and Church sectors. An effective strategist translating plans into actions through working with people and processes. Adept in producing results by understanding market/customer needs and developing value added services in line with those needs. Is a graduate of University of Melbourne with a Commerce Law and Accounting degree and is still a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant (FCPA). He had been a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries, Institute of Director and Australian Human Resources Institute.