Louise works as a Senior Skills Advisor for the Victorian Skills Authority. Her career is focused on education with a particular passion for supporting young people. Louise and her husband raised their family in Benalla where she has been an active community member holding positions of office in sporting clubs, Guides and Scouts. Louise is a member of the Committee of Management of the local NE Tracks LLEN (Local Learning and Employment Network).

Melinda has worked with young people throughout her career, initially as a secondary teacher before moving into community and health fields. She has extensive experience working with Boards and Executive teams across Health, Education and Community Services. With a background in Public Health, she has a focus on prevention and early intervention strategies to improve community well-being and reduce health and education disparities. She is currently the CEO of a youth welfare organisation in Shepparton and a non-executive director on the Benalla Health Board of Management.

Sally is a founding director of Tomorrow Today, serving as Chair from 2009 to 2021 and has contributed to numerous other local community organisations over the years. She is a Director and Company Secretary of Community Foundations Australia and a member of the Community Leadership Council for the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children. In 2024 Sally was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to education and to the community.

Rosie was Executive Officer at Tomorrow Today from 2020-2023. She returned to the organisation as a board member in 2025. Rosie, along with her husband and four children, have a farming enterprise near Benalla. Rosie has strong ties to the North-East region having served on the boards of Tourism North East and Alpine Valleys Community Leadership and as a member of Ovens Murray Regional Partnership. Her depth of knowledge about Tomorrow Today and the broader philanthropic sector make her a welcome addition to the board.

Larissa is a senior project officer with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and has a career background in environmental sustainability.  She has experience in project management, community engagement and governance and is passionate about building strong, resilient and connected communities. Larissa grew up and continues to live in Tatong and has been an active member of many different community groups over the past 18 years.  

Martin is a senior operational risk manager and Chartered Accountant, with experience in compliance, banking and finance roles in Australia and overseas. Now Melbourne- based, he has been an active member of the local primary school council and a committee member and coach in junior sport. Martin remains connected to his home town of Benalla and joined the Board of Tomorrow Today in September 2020. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Karen has been with Tomorrow Today since 2012. Her role is split between PEEP, the Early Years Support program and Connect9. She has a Certificate III in Children’s Services and a Certificate III in Agriculture and has worked in a range of industries from FMCGs to cooking. Karen is passionate about helping people, for her, building trust and rapport with Benalla families is her most important work. “We are all on the same page here, with our commitment to our community, to see our town thrive, to see our young people achieve their dreams.” As the head of a large family one of her favourite things is to spend time with them.  

Nonie joined Tomorrow Today in 2011 as Early Years Specialist for Little Giggles Playgroup which evolved to become the PEEP program. She has an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education and worked in the Early Childhood sector for 19 years before joining Tomorrow Today. She is dedicated to helping families, especially supporting them to become confident educators for their children. She enjoys being part of an organisation committed to making a brighter, and sustainable future for Benalla children and young people. Nonie’s four-legged babies Scooter and Sootie are the loves her life although as a die-hard Pearl Jam fan, Eddie Vedder is a close third.  

Rachael’s connection with Tomorrow Today began as a Connect9 volunteer in 2014. She joined the staff in 2023. Rachael holds a Certificate IV in Library Information Services, Diplomas in Education Support and Youth Work and a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Welfare. Before joining Tomorrow Today she worked in the primary education sector for 17 years. She is an advocate for building parent/family engagement and working with community to build confidence within families. Rachael’s spirit animal is the bear because it represents self-knowledge, healing, courage and resilience, which are important values for her. In her free time you’ll find her connecting with her own family or exploring the history of old buildings.

Stacey grew up in Benalla and has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Before joining Tomorrow Today in 2024 she worked in childcare for 10 years.  Stacey became involved with Tomorrow Today initially as a participant in the PEEP program and then as a volunteer when her daughter started school. She loves the diversity of her role in the PEEP room working with children and families and how each session brings something new. Stacey is a champion dance-mum and likes spending her spare time with her daughter and catching up with friends. She would love to have the super-power to adjust time!

Heidi is a lifelong learner who studied Arts/Asian Studies at Monash University, majoring in Indonesian and Politics. She completed Honours and a Graduate Diploma of Education, and later a Master of International Studies while teaching in Sydney. Her love of learning has shaped a diverse teaching career across primary and secondary education in Australia and overseas. Teaching in Indonesia, Hong Kong and Tanzania has broadened her perspective and enriched her practice. Heidi is committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which led her to join Tomorrow Today in 2024 as the first Anganya Education Officer. Outside work, she enjoys family time, hockey, reading, cooking, walking her dogs and travel.

Debbie has extensive experience in administrative roles with Thales Australia, Victoria Police and the Magistrates’ Court among other organisations. She has Diplomas in Human Resources, Business Management and Accounting and is also a qualified stenographer. Debbie moved to Benalla from Port Augusta in 1998 with her husband and two children. She joined Tomorrow Today in 2012 as Administration Officer. She loves the community-minded people of Benalla for their generosity, willingness to help each other and volunteer.  If she could meet any one in the world (living or dead) it would be Annie Lennox because she’s an awesome singer, songwriter and philanthropist.