Her second year as President, Fiona has been a dedicated member of TIC for more than ten years, including four on the Executive Committee, and two of these as Vice President. In 2022, she was instrumental in arranging and leading the pro bono rebrand of The Inclusion Circle (formerly NEEOPA) by creative agency Six Black Pens.

Fiona has over 15 years leading Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategies across corporate, NGO, and professional services sectors. She brings deep, subject matter expertise across all aspects of DEI. A systems thinker with proven ability to translate DEI strategy into sequenced, actionable priorities within core people systems, and to drive organisation-wide change.

Fiona is also a member of AHRI’s DEI Advisory Panel. She is currently a Senior DEI Partner at Australia Post.

This is Roxanne’s first year as Vice President, and second year as a member of the Executive Committee. Her contribution to TIC’s behind-the-scenes work has given her a strong understanding of TIC’s priorities, processes, and the opportunities ahead.

Roxanne joined TIC because its values deeply resonate with her own - through reconnecting with her Māori heritage and learning te reo Māori, she has developed a strong appreciation for the power of identity, belonging, and inclusive communities. TIC's commitment to creating spaces where people feel seen, valued and empowered inspired her to become involved.

Roxanne is a Senior Manager at Telstra, where she leads customer experience programs. She is also Chair of Mosaic, Telstra's employee representative group for culturally, ethnically and racially marginalised people and allies, and is passionate about fostering connection, representation and meaningful change.

This is Susan’s fourth year on the Executive Committee and her second as Treasurer, having previously served as Vice President. She is passionate about fostering the inclusive and supportive community that makes TIC such a valued network for DEI practitioners and is committed to helping the organisation continue to grow its impact.

Susan leads TIC’s relationship with the Observership Program, championing opportunities for emerging leaders to build confidence, capability and meaningful professional connections. She is particularly committed to creating pathways that strengthen the next generation of DEI practitioners and leaders.

An experienced DEI practitioner, culture and conflict specialist, and leadership mentor, Susan brings a strong focus on connection, inclusion and community building. As TIC celebrates its 40th anniversary, she is committed to honouring the organisation’s legacy while helping shape its future through member engagement, leadership development and continued support for the DEI profession.

This is Diane’s second year on the Executive Committee. She is drawn to the alignment of TIC’s mission with her own values and is keen to continue using TIC’s platform to apply her skills and experience to supporting practitioners, promoting credible and sustainable DEI practice, and contributing to the Committee’s future priorities.

Diane brings over 20 years of Human Resources and DEI skills to the Executive Committee and a strong track record of fostering and embedding inclusive, high-performance cultures and managing transformation change across many different industries, including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, IT services, communications technology, aerospace and energy.

Diane’s strengths include influencing and managing change, DEI and HR strategy, program design and delivery, and thought leadership – applied with empathy, sound judgement and a strong commitment to people outcomes.

Diane is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and  Development (UK).

This is Jason’s third year as a member of the Executive Committee. He is passionate about helping TIC to be the foremost network for professionals in DEI and to continue evolving to remain relevant, engaging and impactful for members and broader DEI community.

With 15+ years in Human Resources and four years dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Jason is currently Manager D&I at Western Sydney University. He provides expertise in leadership development, learning, organisational development, change, and performance management. He has led projects across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and ANZ. Jason brings a deeply personal and professional connection to DEI, shaped by his lived experiences as a person from a minority racial background who experiences disability, and is neurodivergent.

Jason is also a member of AHRI’s DEI Advisory Panel, and Diversity Council Australia’s Advisory Panel for Multifaith Inclusion.

This is Stephanie’s second year on the Executive Committee. She credits The Inclusion Circle as being one of the most energising parts of her professional life – the connections, the conversations, and the chance to learn.

With over 20 years of experience across People and Talent Acquisition, Stephanie has led DEI initiatives at NSW Treasury, Canva, Splunk, and Peoplebank. Known for her ability to engage stakeholders, communicate effectively, and influence outcomes, Stephanie is committed to embedding inclusion into everyday practice.

Originally from Washington, DC, her intersectional and cross-cultural lens helps her to connect with people at all levels. Giving back and helping communities thrive is at the heart of what she does. Stephanie has held many volunteer and community leadership roles and lent her expertise across People, Talent and DEI to many forums, panels, and podcasts.

This is Jack’s first year as a member of the Executive Committee and he’s keen to ensure TIC is contemporary, practical and useful for D&I and HR professionals.

Jack brings over 13 years’ experience leading D&I across higher education, government and professional services, including his current role Senior Manager, Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging (APAC) at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Jack brings a practitioner mindset and understands the importance of TIC’s ability to create connections across industries, share insight and help translate D&I ambition into action for organisations at different stages of maturity. Outside of work Jack volunteers as a mentor for queer young people and refugees and asylum seekers with the Pinnacle Foundation, Out for Australia and City East.

Jack’s key strengths include strategy development, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, governance, program design, senior leader influence and the ability to convert complex or sensitive issues into clear, constructive and actionable conversations.

This is Lydia’s first year on TIC’s Executive Committee. With lived experience as a Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) woman, she’s excited to use her position to help shape inclusive culture, amplify diverse voices, and embed equity and reconciliation into how we work – not just what we say.

With over 15 years’ experience across journalism, community development and policy, Lydia has developed a deep understanding of how systems, culture and power intersect. Her practice is grounded in the belief that all people deserve to be seen, heard and valued, and inclusion must be lived, not performative.

Lydia’s strengths include expertise working across gender equity, disability inclusion, and First Nations leadership and reconciliation. She builds authentic, meaningful relationships with First Nations and non-First Nations colleagues, grounded in cultural humility and respect for First Nations connection to Country and community. Her current role is Inclusion and Diversity Officer at the Black Dog Institute (BDI).