Meet Our Board Of Directors
Yvonne Keane AM
Board of The Sanctuary
As a child of domestic violence, Yvonne is grateful for the opportunity to lead The Sanctuary as its inaugural Chair. Yvonne was formerly the Mayor of the Hills Shire Council. An award-winning TV Producer/Presenter, Magazine Columnist, Yvonne is also the founder of SugarBaby Cosmetics and Hear the Children Early Intervention Centre. Yvonne’s work has been recognised with several accolades including 2016 NSW Local Government Woman of the Year, and the 2019 Third Sector Influencer of the Year.
Carol Harding
Board of The Sanctuary
Carol was elected to the Board of The Sanctuary – The Hills Women’s Shelter in October 2018. Her main role is Community Engagement which involves speaking to organisations and groups, including schools, about the work of The Sanctuary and the impact of domestic violence.
Deborah Yates
Chief People Officer, Lendlease
Deb has extensive experience in Human Resources and Corporate Affairs. She has worked in the US, UK, Netherlands and Australia and is currently the Chief People Officer at Lendlease. Deb has long been committed to advocating for women and joined the Board of The Sanctuary in June 2020.
Daisy Brown
Chief Operating Officer, Hornsby RSL Club
Daisy brings her array of experience with operations, marketing, event management, community engagement and all things digital to the Board of The Sanctuary. She is passionate about using these skills to make a difference and change people's lives.
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