Our Board, Patrons, and Ambassadors
A highly professional and committed group of volunteer members.
Board of Directors
Court Network’s Board of Directors is comprised of a highly professional and committed group of 12 members, each of whom volunteer their time to govern Court Network and provide strategic leadership for the organisation.
The primary role of the Board is to determine, monitor, and strengthen the organisation’s impact on the people we aim to support in courts across Victoria and Queensland. Board members must also act in accordance with Court Network’s Statement of Purposes and Rules, which includes all relevant legal obligations and responsibilities, particularly with respect to offering proper financial oversight.
Our Rules prescribe the participation of Networker (active volunteers with Court Network) members on the Board to ensure that operational and front-line practice wisdom can be represented as part of the Board’s strategic work. This also provides an opportunity for Networkers to connect with the governance side of the organisation, allowing for greater accountability and Networker contribution on decisions that impact the future of Court Network.
Executive Director | Julie Jones
Julie Jones joined Court Network in 2020 as a Quality and Operations Manager before her appointment to the role of Executive Director in November 2022. A highly experienced leader with a strong background in both operational and strategic management, Julie has worked across UK and Australian public healthcare systems. She has a proven track record in service planning, operations, and leading multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on service redesign, quality improvement, and performance management.
Julie’s career spans across multiple community services sectors, including palliative care, mental health, and women’s and children’s services, where she has consistently delivered improved service outcomes through strategic leadership and data-driven decision-making. Julie holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and several leadership certifications, demonstrating her commitment to ongoing professional development.
At Court Network, Julie has led transformative initiatives in quality, risk management, digital transformation, and workforce development, driving operational efficiencies and maintaining accreditation.
President | The Honourable Kathy Williams
Appointed April 2021
The Hon Katharine Williams is a former Judge of the Victorian County Court and the Supreme Court of Victoria. During her time at the Supreme Court, she led the Court’s Common Law Division and also served as President of the Forensic Leave Panel. Kathy was appointed to the bench in April 1999 and retired in February 2015. Prior to that, she was a barrister specialising in commercial law. Kathy currently sits on the Board of Launch Housing, a community organisation committed to ending homelessness. She is also a Director of St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research. Kathy experienced what she regards as the invaluable work of Court Network, both as a barrister and as a judge.
Vice President | Dr David Bartlett
Member | Appointed AGM 2019
Dr David Bartlett is a consultant criminologist who focuses on helping organisations solve governance, risk, and compliance challenges. David commenced his career in Queensland’s Magistrates’ Courts Service, where he developed a strong appreciation for the important contribution made by court volunteers. Today he brings over 20 years of government experience, board expertise, and more than a decade of teaching at one of the world’s largest criminology schools. David currently serves on several not-for-profit boards and committees across the justice, health, and education sectors. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds qualifications in psychology, criminology, and management.
Treasurer | Juan Munoz
Member | Appointed AGM 2019
Juan was admitted as a lawyer in 2009 and has experience advising boards and in relation to strategy, risk management, and governance. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from Monash University. Juan has been a member of the Finance Committee at Court Network and served as Chair of Finance Committee and Treasurer.
Dr Karen Gelb
Member | Appointed AGM 2019
Dr Karen Gelb is an experienced criminologist, social scientist, and researcher. She is passionate about the need for informed, data-led, and evidence-based policy to underpin practice in the justice arena. Karen has spent more than two decades researching the criminal justice system, including eight years with the Victorian Sentencing Advisory Council and 10 years as a consultant. Her key areas of expertise are family violence, sex offenders, public opinion, youth justice, and female offenders. She has extensive experience in critically analysing research material, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, stakeholder consultation, and writing accessible reports. Karen is currently a Consultant Criminologist, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne’s Department of Criminology, and the Manager of Research and Workforce Development at Penington Institute. Karen brings to Court Network her expertise in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and compliance.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Susan Wakeling
Member | Appointed AGM 2019
Susan Wakeling is a Victorian Magistrate with over 20 years of experience and currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Magistrate of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Prior to undertaking this role, Susan held the position of Regional Coordinating Magistrate at Heidelberg and at Melbourne Magistrates’ Courts and of Supervising Magistrate of the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal for five years. Susan is a member of the Court’s Family Law and Family Violence Portfolio Committee, Criminal Law Committee, and Sexual Offences Committee. Susan’s particular interest is in the challenge of facilitating a court experience which is safe and meaningful for every participant. Prior to her appointment as a Magistrate, Susan worked as a solicitor advocate in criminal law, family law, and family violence. In her experience as a legal representative and as a Magistrate, Susan has observed the invaluable contribution made by Court Networkers to the justice process.
Amanda Shipway
Member | Appointed AGM 2022
Amanda Shipway has worked for the Queensland Department of Justice since 2009. Her first role with the DOJ was at Victim Assist Queensland where she worked for five years as the Victim Services Coordinator she then moved to her current role as Director of Integrated Service Response, Office for Women and Violence Prevention, within the Deputy Director-General’s office. Amanda is responsible for the contracts for domestic and family violence, sexual assault, and wellbeing services in Queensland, and has oversight of Queensland’s nine High-Risk Teams and 24 staff members located across the state. Amanda has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and management, with connections in the Queensland Public Service, Queensland Corrective Services, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. She is currently Chair of the Integrated Service System Oversight Committee, which has representation from all Queensland Government agencies and the domestic and family violence sector. The committee is tasked with overseeing four recommendations from the Women’s Justice and Safety Taskforce.
Angela Moy
Member | Appointed AGM 2023
Angela Moy is the Executive Director of Reform and Support Services at Court Services Queensland. She has a high level of experience in the legal and justice sector and is a qualified lawyer who has worked in a variety of legal settings throughout her 16-year career in government. Angela has worked in Queensland Corrective Services managing offenders on community-based orders, in sentencing advisory and legal officer roles, and in policy roles. She also has experience working with the Department of Justice in policy and legislation, as well as working for Court Services Queensland in various roles.
Angela has significant experience in providing effective and strategic leadership within government. Her key strengths include the ability to think strategically and translate these thoughts into practical, operational processes and programs on the ground that bring about change.
Angela also has significant experience in consulting, collaborating, and influencing stakeholders, particularly in the justice arena. With her strong working relationships across government, as well as those in the legal profession and judiciary, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Court Network Board.
Samantha Willetts
Networker and Member | Appointed AGM 2020
Samantha is an experienced Queensland Victim Support Unit volunteer and an experienced nurse, with a degree from Queensland University of Technology and expertise in mental health, theatre, and post-operative nursing with adults and children. Samantha is also currently undertaking her second degree in Psychology (Honours) at the University of Queensland.
Samantha has always been passionate about helping others and has a thorough understanding of the needs of others and the importance of advocacy for those who feel disempowered. As a Court Network volunteer, Samantha is aware of the important work undertaken by Networkers and knows the real difference they make for those attending court. The skills that Samantha brings to the Board include her people skills, problem-solving, diplomacy, advocacy, teamwork, crisis management, and decision making in complex situations.
Wendy Bradly
Networker and Member | Appointed AGM 2022
Wendy began networking at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court in 2018. In 2020, she joined Court Network’s Telephone Service and continues to actively participate in this program. Wendy is also actively involved with Court Network’s online service model, established in early 2021, enabling court users to access support remotely. In her professional life, Wendy has had a number of roles in the education sector including Group Manager, Communications and Research with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, Research Officer in the Department of Education and Training, Campus Coordinator for the VCE campus of a large government secondary school, and VCE teacher. She holds a Master’s Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Bachelor of Arts. Wendy has served on primary and secondary school councils, both as a parent and teacher, as well as on the Board of Management for a community neighbourhood centre. Prior to joining Court Network, Wendy was a volunteer tutor at Swinburne University supporting the Migrant English Program.
Christine Pinniger
Networker and Member | Appointed AGM 2023
Christine joined Court Network in 2018 and became part of the team at the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood. When in-court networking stopped during the pandemic, she joined the Telephone Service and later the online support service as each of these became established. She continues to be actively involved in these services together with networking at the County Court. In her professional life, Christine worked in a range of roles in education, initially secondary teaching and later in administrative and student support roles for international students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and graduate certificates in Student Welfare and in Management of International Education. Outside of work, Christine has been actively involved in a range of community organisations, including an international student exchange program for which she hosted students, ran workshops for students and families, and served on the National Board. She is always interested in the bigger picture, and in justice and fairness. She values the opportunity networking provides to support people who might otherwise become lost in the system.
Deborah Trengove
Networker and Member | Appointed AGM 2023
Dr Deborah Trengove is a former school psychologist and Head of Wellbeing. Deborah joined Court Network in 2022 and has been an active member of the Telephone Service, as well as part of the Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre literacy project. Deborah worked for many years in the education sector in her role as a counsellor and educational leader, supporting young people and their families. As part of her role on the School Executive, Deborah contributed to policy development and implementation, risk management, and educational strategy. She initiated a range of programs to enhance the wellbeing of staff, students, and families. Deborah also facilitated social justice projects and groups, engaging with issues such as food insecurity, human rights, and gender equity. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Educational Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy. Deborah continues to support parents through her role as a parent educator and writer.
Kylie Heath
Member | Appointed AGM 2024
Kylie is currently the Head of Finance for Transurban and has over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance across a range of industries, including infrastructure, logistics, financial services (asset management and retail/investment banking), retail operations, manufacturing, and construction. Having worked with both Australian and British corporations, Kylie brings a broad set of skills, particularly in strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting, governance, management reporting, and risk management.
Kylie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. She is committed to using her expertise to support Court Network’s mission and contribute to its continued success.
Our Patrons
Governor of Victoria
Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
Professor Margaret Gardner served as the 9th President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University from September 2014 to August 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the role. Before Monash, she was Vice-Chancellor of RMIT from 2005 to 2014 and held leadership positions at the University of Queensland and Griffith University. She earned a first-class honours degree in Economics and a PhD from the University of Sydney and was a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow in 1988, spending time at MIT, Cornell, and Berkeley.
Professor Gardner was elected a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia in 2018. She chaired the Group of Eight Universities from 2020 to 2023 and served on multiple boards, including Infrastructure Victoria, ANZSOG, and CASE Asia-Pacific Regional Council.
In recognition of her contributions to tertiary education, she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2007 and a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in 2020 for her leadership, innovation in teaching, research, and financial sustainability. She has also been involved in numerous government and education boards, including Universities Australia and Museums Victoria. She is also a patron of Court Network, supporting its mission to provide compassionate assistance to court users.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria
The Honourable Richard Michael Niall
The Hon Richard Michael Niall was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria in February 2025. Niall has had a distinguished career in law, having served as a Judge of Appeal for the Supreme Court since 2017, where he presided over both criminal and civil appeals, as well as trial division matters.
Before his appointment to the Court, Niall was the Solicitor General of Victoria from 2015, providing legal counsel to the government on significant matters. He also had a distinguished career at the Victorian Bar, where he specialised in constitutional and administrative law and was appointed Senior Counsel (Silk) in November 2010.
Throughout his career, Niall has appeared before the High Court of Australia in important cases involving human rights and environmental law, demonstrating his expertise in high-profile and complex legal issues. His appointment as Chief Justice marks the culmination of a distinguished legal career and positions him to continue shaping the judicial landscape in Victoria.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland
The Honourable Helen Bowskill
The Honourable Helen Bowskill was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland on 22 March 2022, having served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland from 10 July 2017, and as the Senior Judge Administrator of the Supreme Court of Queensland from 24 August 2021. Her Honour previously served as a Judge of the District Court of Queensland from 10 November 2014, in that capacity also sitting as a Judge of the Children’s Court of Queensland and the Planning and Environment Court.
Her Honour holds a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology and was awarded the University Medal in 1995. In 2022, Her Honour was awarded an honorary Doctor of the University by the Queensland University of Technology. Her Honour is a member and current chair of the Judicial Council on Diversity and Inclusion, co-chair of the Programs Advisory Committee of the National Judicial College of Australia, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.
Our Ambassadors
Barbara Rozenes OAM
Barbara is an ambassador and former bord member of the Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (VACRO), an ambassador for Windana, which offers addiction support, and an ambassador of the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.
Barbara is a member of the philanthropy council for the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) at St Vincent’s Hospital, and a committee member at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Barbara is also an accomplished artist and has been a student of Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne, The Victorian Artists Society, and Studio Escalier, a French art school. In addition to her philanthropic work, Barbara served for 14 years as a member of the Sentencing Advisory Council of Victoria, contributing her expertise to important reforms in the justice system.
Nicky Bromberg
With a background in Social Work and Criminology, Nicky is a trained social worker who has also volunteered as a telephone counsellor at the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) for 18 months, offering emotional support to those in need.
Before transitioning into social work, Nicky had a successful 25-year career in the publishing and communications industry. She held key leadership roles, including working for ten years at Text Media as Publishing Director of Magazines and at Hardie Grant Magazines as Director of the business as well as serving on the Board. With extensive experience in staff and stakeholder management, and in publishing of both printed and online content, Nicky brings a unique blend of skills to Court Network.