Board

Deaf Services Queensland is governed by a Board of Directors whose job it is to set strategic direction and represent stakeholders in determining appropriate organisational performance. To guide this work, Strategic Results Policies, Governance Process Policies, Board/CEO Linkage Policies and CEO Limitations Policies have been established.

These policies are reviewed throughout the year based on an annual agenda that includes an annual planning retreat. Directors on the Board work voluntarily and contribute a wealth of knowledge and experience which is very much appreciated.

	Bobbie Blackson (Chairperson) Bobbie Blackson joined the Board in August 2006. Bobbie holds degrees in Psychology and Social Work. She is a co-founder of Australian Communication Exchange, which provides the National Relay Service, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is responsible for Interpreting Services at Griffith University. Bobbie is a Deaf person.
	Dylys Bertelsen Dylys Bertelsen joined the Board in August 2006. Dylys holds a Graduate Diploma in Business, Philanthropy and Non Profit Studies. She is a Director of Windsor Recruitment.
	Ian Milton Ian Milton was a board member from 1987 to 1996 and past Foundation president of Deaflink Inc. He is a Life Member of the Australian Communications Exchange Ltd. Ian is a Civil Designer with the Brisbane City Council. He returned as a Board member of Deaf Services Queensland in 2006. Ian is a Deaf person.
	Lance White Lance White has been a Board member since April 2005. Lance is currently the Vehicle Pool Coordinator with the Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation. Since 1992 Lance has been a representative for the Toowoomba Deaf Community (a not for profit organisation), which serves the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in the Toowoomba and the Darling Downs regions. The Toowoomba Deaf Community organisation objectives are to provide information and social activities in order to give members the same access to quality lifestyles as the general population. Lance is a Deaf person.
	Marita Corbett Marita has recently been appointed to the Board. She is a Partner with BDO, a global network of accounting and advisory firms. She brings nearly 20 years experience in supporting organisations in improving operations and accomplishing objectives through the evaluation of decision making, risk management, management control and governance processes. Marita holds a Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and Business Law, is a Chartered Accountant, a Certified Internal Auditor and is a Councillor and Vice Chair of the Institute of Internal Auditors here in Queensland.
	Reece Walker Reece Walker is a Partner of McCullough Robertson Lawyers and has an extensive background in corporate and commercial law. He is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment.
	David Gibson David Gibson was first elected to the Queensland Parliament in 2006 as the State Member for Gympie. A graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon he served as an Army officer for 8 ½ years before embarking on a career in newspapers prior to taking public office. David is a CODA.
	Richard Lizzio Richard is the CEO of Greenslopes Private Hospital which is the flagship of the Ramsay Health Care Group. Richard has been with the Ramsay Group at Hospital CEO level since 2003. In total Richard has over 25 years of commercial experience including the not for profit sector in Health, Aged Care & Education. He also has an extensive background in advisory and financial services with Ord Minnett and KPMG. Richard has a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant.
	Judith Bertram Judith has held a range of senior positions in the Queensland Government throughout her 30 year career. Most recently she worked as the Deputy Director General, Department of Child Safety and prior to that as the General Manager, Workplace Health and Safety, Queensland. Judith has also worked extensively in the vocational education and training area.

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