We brighten the lives of women across the world

It would not be possible for Dress For Success Western Australia to fulfill its mission without a network of tremendously dedicated, energetic and generous individuals.

From the staff and board who build the infrastructure and raise the funds needed to operate and implement our programs, to the volunteers who make it possible for us to serve hundreds of women annually, our success is truly a team effort.

Dress for Success Western Australia is operated by the registered incorporated charity Ready to Work Inc. We are a volunteer driven organization with a mission to support and empower women to achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sally Brauer – Chairperson

Sally is an experienced coach and facilitator who is passionate about helping people take a holistic view to realise their potential and increase their well-being. After working in Learning and Leadership Development in large global organisations for many years, she wanted to take her passion for working with individuals to grow and develop further. This led her into coaching.

Sally has her own coaching business and works with a number of consultancies in Perth, Sydney and the US. Amongst other programs, she is the lead design and delivery consultant of a Sponsorship program that takes a holistic view to shifting gender equity by focusing on the development of senior leaders as well as working with women to reach senior roles in their organisation.

Her skills and qualifications are in positive psychology, leadership coaching, career development, and diversity and sponsorship.

As a mum of 2 girls, she understands the challenges of managing work and life – and how important it is for women and girls to see that they have the same opportunities as everyone else. She is passionate about empowering women to be resilient and helping them to overcome hurdles that may be in the way.

Sally is deeply honoured to be the Chairperson at Dress for Success Western Australia. She is committed to building upon its foundations, working collaboratively with our incredible team, volunteers, and supporters to further our mission. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of women seeking to achieve economic and financial independence.

Alecia Benzie – Deputy Chairperson

Alecia Benzie is Head of Development, Telethon Kids Institute. Prior to that Alecia led West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s philanthropy and corporate program, building one of the most significant fundraising programs in WA’s performing arts sector.

With over 20 years of fundraising, public affairs, diplomacy and strategic planning experience, Alecia is passionate about philanthropy and the development of a philanthropic culture in Western Australia.

As a widowed mum of three gorgeous kids, being on the board of Dress for Success Perth is an opportunity to support women in challenging circumstances to secure employment and feel in control of their own futures.

Rachael Hain – Co-Founder & Director

Rachael Hain is currently an Executive Director of MRM Secure Investments Pty Ltd. A qualified Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years’ experience in the corporate sector and Member of AICD, Rachael is an experienced director and was recognized for her charitable efforts as a 40 Under 40 Award winner, a recipient of the UWA Business School-AIM Alliance Sir Frank Ledger Advanced Management Program (AMP) scholarship and AICD Company Director Course scholarship.

Rachael co-founded Ready to Work which is now Dress for Success Western Australia and is extremely passionate about advancing the status of disadvantaged women in Western Australia. Rachael developed and secured funding for a 3 Step Program to Financial Independence which assisted over 1500 women to secure employment.

A working mother of two children, Rachael understands the challenges faced by women in the workplace and securing employment.

Victoria Butler – Director

Victoria is General Counsel at Warburton Group. Having been a law firm partner for many years, specializing in insolvency and litigation, she now works as an in-house lawyer.

As a former West Australian finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards and former judge of the Telstra Best of Business Awards in the category of accelerating women, Vicki is inspired by supporting other women.

Vicki is also a trustee of the Legal Contribution Trust and a former director of the Neurological Council of WA. She is a Fellow of Leadership WA and member of AICD.

Jody Touyz – Director

Jody Touyz is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience providing strategic improvement and transformation services working in top tier organisations across multiple industry sectors. Jody’s career has spanned restructuring and financial advisory services primarily in the manufacturing, retail and haulage sectors; to working in the oil & gas sector; and more recently in the energy & utility sector in Treasury, Transformation and Portfolio leadership roles.

Jody, has a passion for collaboration and creating innovative solutions coupled with a strong determination to add value to all opportunities and was a finalist in the Deloitte Business Woman of the Year in 2011. As Jody has progressed in her career, she has become a sought-after mentor. As treasurer, Jody strives to provide strategic, leadership and commercial support to the organisation and offering insights derived from her experience while in senior positions.

Jody is delighted to serve on the Board of this significant charity where she uses her experience and drive to make a difference to the lives of women across the full demographic spectrum.

Justine Colyer – Director

Justine has 30 years’ experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors in Australia, the UK and Europe. She’s done everything from run a pub to run a prison.

Justine has lived in Australia for 20 years, during which time she has worked to support and promote the needs and rights of some of the most marginalized and vulnerable people in the community.

For ten years she has been the CEO of Rise, which offers support for people with mental health issues, disabilities, the aged, young people at risk, those dealing with family and domestic violence, and the carers for all of those people. Rise is a significant provider of affordable housing.

Justine is a Distinguished Fellow of Leadership WA, one of the premier leadership programs in WA and the winner of the WA Telstra Businesswomen’s Award (Community and Government).

Justine is an enthusiastic promoter and mentor of other women; she is looking forward to the fabulous future they will create for us all.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS WESTERN AUSTRALIA FOUNDERS

Rachael Hain – Co-Founder

Rachael co-founded Ready to Work which is now Dress for Success Perth and is extremely passionate about advancing the status of disadvantaged women in Western Australia. Rachael developed and secured funding for a 3 Step Program to Financial Independence which assisted over 1500 women to secure employment.

A working mother of two children, Rachael understands the challenges faced by women in the workplace and securing employment.

Madeleine Long – Co-Founder

Madeleine has had a distinguished business career spanning almost 30 years across a range of industries including resources, technology, government, banking and financial services.

She is the Founder and Managing Director of Apogee Global Consulting, a professional services firm specializing in workplace diversity and inclusion as well as executive coaching and mentoring. Her clients include Rio Tinto, Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank, Deloitte, BHPB, Woodside and Fortescue Metals Group and local and State government.

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN OPERATIONS TEAM

Kelli Evans – Chief Executive Officer (part-time)

Lauren Evans – Fundraising Manager (part-time)

Rebecca Ruiz – Business Development Manager (part-time)

Vanessa Warden – Career Program Manager (part-time)

Suzanne Wetherall – Volunteer Manager (part-time)

Jennifer Bates – Office Coordinator (part-time)