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Every day, we help individuals, young people and families navigate complex challenges with care, clarity and consistency.

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For over 40 years, YFS has backed people in Logan, Scenic Rim and surrounds to overcome adversity and thrive.

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Board & Leadership team

YFS’ Board and Leadership Team bring expertise from across community, business and government sectors. What unites them is their drive to ensure that people in Logan and surrounds can continue to live, work and thrive in the communities they call home.

From one house in Logan to a force for change.

YFS was founded in 1983, two years after Logan became a city. As our community’s needs have grown and changed, we’ve evolved to meet them at every stage. We know that our clients’ future stories aren’t set in stone, because YFS’ story never has been either.

What hasn’t changed, though, is our commitment to excellence, integrity, optimism, steadfastness and courage. This commitment is exemplified by YFS’ Board and Leadership team.

Our board

  • Board Chair

Philip Beresford

Philip has served on the YFS Board since 2021 and has been its Chair since 2023. Over that…
  • Board Director

Cher Bartlett

Cher has over 20 years legal, governance, commercial and regulatory experience, and has worked across government, legal and…
  • Board Director

Simon James

With a background in healthcare, community services and sports management, Simon has held CE roles with a Primary…
  • Board Director

Fiona Murcott

Fiona has almost 30 years’ experience in marketing, stakeholder engagement and journalism, and has been running a successful…
  • Board Director

Janelle Thurlby

Janelle has had a long career in Queensland Treasury including as Assistant Under Treasurer. During her time at…
  • Board Director

Helen Weissenberger

Helen has 35 years of experience as a finance and governance executive working in the following profit and…
  • Board Director

Peter Forday

Peter is a Non-Executive Director and governance professional with more than 40 years experience in the community, government…
  • Board Director

Mitchell Anderson

Mitchell has a wealth of experience in Indigenous and social procurement, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility. As…
  • Board Director

Adam Merlehan

Adam Merlehan is an accomplished lawyer and highly regarded strategic advisor over nearly two decades in legal, corporate,…

Leadership team

  • Chief Executive Officer

Christopher John

Christopher John commenced as YFS CEO in July 2023. He brings nearly 20 years’ experience in CEO roles…
  • Chief Impact Officer

Ash Simpson

With fifteen years in the community service sector, Ash Simpson is an experienced executive leader specialising in strategy,…
  • Client Service Manager

Sarah Vuzem

Sarah Vuzem is a feminists, advocate and experienced leader and practitioner with more than 23 years’ experience across…
  • Client Service Manager

Camila Aldred

With nearly three decades of experience in the community sector, Camila Aldred is a passionate advocate for housing and homelessness…
  • Client Service Manager

Daniel Brookes

With over 17 years of experience in the not‑for‑profit sector, Daniel brings a deep commitment to improving outcomes…
  • Client Service Manager

Di Townsend

Di Townsend is the YFS Families Cluster Client Service Manager. She has more than 30 years’ experience, across…
  • Principle Solicitor

Candice Hughes

Candice Hughes is a proud Kamilaroi woman and the Principal Solicitor at YFS Legal. She practises in criminal…
  • Founder – Substation33

Tony Sharp

Tony Sharp is the founder of Substation33, a nationally recognised social enterprise that combines environmental sustainability with social…
  • Finance Manager

Dessi Sandi

Dessi Sandi is an experienced finance leader with more than 20 years of finance experience across the Not-for-Profit…
  • People and Safety Manager

Tamara Charlton

Tamara is the People and Safety Manager at YFS, and has over 25 years’ experience across the organisation.…
  • Property and Business Manager

Kim Boyd

Kim is the Property and Business Manager at YFS, where she has worked for the past 16 years…
  • Insights, Evaluation and Innovations Manager

Katie McDonald

Katie McDonald is an experienced evaluation professional, with over 15 years experience in the community sector in Australia…
  • Marketing Manager

Kat Rowe

Kat Rowe is the Marketing Manager at YFS, leading the organisation’s brand, marketing, communications and digital presence. With…
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