Meet Our Board
Lorraine Carroll
Chair
Lorraine is an experienced Speech Pathologist and Allied Health manager within the disability, NDIS and education sectors. A part of ARC's Board since 2015, she completed her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in 2011 and graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2021. Lorraine is a strong advocate for the rights of people with disability and their families and works to maintain ARC’s quality corporate governance structures.
Liz Brown
Vice Chair
Liz has a background as a registered nurse and has worked in health, disability and aged care services as a clinician, educator, manager and senior executive and as the previous CEO at Access Community Housing. She holds undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in nursing, a Post Graduate Diploma of Organisational Development and Training, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and recently completed the Executive Leader Program at the Said School of Business, Oxford University.
Graham Caldwell
Treasurer
Graham has experience as a director of both Not for Profit and Profit entities from start-ups to established enterprises. A Partner at PVW Partners Accountants and Advisors, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in strategic planning and financial expertise. His aim is to produce positive outcomes that provide real value and generate the maximum result for all clients so that they can achieve their goals.
Beth Rolton
Member
Beth has been working as a lawyer in Cairns since 2010 a part of ARC's Board since 2017. At Travis Schultz & Partners, Beth works predominantly in the field of Personal Injury law. Beth is excited about the opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives through her work with Travis Schultz & Partners, ARC and as a committee member for the Far North Medical and Legal Society.
Peter Aitken
Member
Peter is a parent and carer of two adult men both with intellectual impairment and autism spectrum disorder. He has been working in the acute care section of public hospitals for thirty seven years as a Registered Nurse, the last twenty four years in Intensive Care. Peter is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr Michael Koczyrkewycz
Member
A board member since mid-2020, Michael is committed to advancing ARC's strategic goals of innovation, influence, and improvement. Michael brings over 15 years of senior leadership, operational, and strategic experience spanning the banking, university, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Currently, Michael holds a management position at Queensland Treasury, applying a robust commercial focus to enhance high-value investment initiatives within the State. In 2023, Michael was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.
Lino Bruno
Member
Lino brings over 28 years of experience in supply chain and logistics and a background in risk management and strong compliance management. Lino joined the ARC Board in late 2023, and recently graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Megan Edwards
Member
Megan brings a wealth of experience across many sectors including not-for-profit, health, local, Federal and State Government and education. Previously Chair of the Board at Home Support Association, Megan also holds a Master of Business Administration. Megan joined the ARC Board in late 2023.