Our people

Kate brings extensive experience from her research and publications on legal and service responses to family violence, law reform and youth justice.

Claudia Fatone is the Head of Operations for Man Cave Global — a mental health and emotional intelligence charity — whose mission is to empower boys to become great men by providing them and their communities with impactful programs, role models and resources. 

Hang has over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector leading complex national and international programs.

Rod brings over 14 years experience leading national and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

Maxine is a former journalist, politician and published author. She is the Hon Enterprise Professor at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education.

Wei Leng is a subject matter expert in gender studies, feminist theory, women’s health, public health, health promotion and evaluation theory.

Liana brings her own lived experience of surviving and starting life again after family violence to inform foundational key family violence reforms.

Emily Maguire is the CEO of Respect Victoria. Emily has written for The Drum, The Age and Women’s Agenda, and is a respected advocate and speaker.

Mudiwa Chipungu is the Head of Supply Strategy and Projects at Coles. She is a member of The Observership Program and collaborates with Respect Victoria as a board observer.

Hannah Jay is a consultant and subject matter expert on the prevention and response to violence against women and children in humanitarian crises