Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria has announced the appointment of three new members – Hayley Hunter, Tanya O’Connor, and Mark Stokes – to its Board of Directors.
It says the appointments build upon the diverse backgrounds and skills within the COTA Victoria board.
“Our new board members will add a wealth of knowledge and experience that will prove invaluable to the ongoing work of COTA Victoria,” the organisation said in a statement.
Hayley Hunter has more than 10 years of specialist legal expertise in guardianship, administration, wills and estates, and matters involving elder abuse. She also serves as a member of the Seniors Rights Victoria Advisory Committee.
Tanya O’Connor is an accomplished global executive with close to two decades of involvement in technology development and the operational leadership of clinical research. She also serves as a member of boards concentrating on aged care and dementia.
Mark Stokes PhD offers a wealth of knowledge as a researcher, academic and advocate in the fields of public health, psychological, and biomedical knowledge. He draws upon his experience in numerous local, state, national, and international not-for-profit organisations.
“We’re thrilled to welcome such high-calibre and experienced professionals to our Board of Directors,” said COTA Victoria President, Robert Caulfield.
“We’re excited about what lies ahead for COTA Victoria with a full contingent of board members, a new strategic plan, and reinvigorated vision.
“The board is eager to work with the state government and our new members to further a positive ageing agenda that will deliver benefits for older Victorians alongside a community dividend for the state,” he said.
COTA Victoria CEO, Chris Potaris (pictured) said the appointments have come at a perfect time, in the midst of sweeping organisational change and a very focused strategic and operational agenda.
“These appointments follow our 2023-2024 pre-budget submission to the Victorian Government and the formation of our 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. With these positions now filled, we can focus on COTA Victoria’s transformation into a resilient organisation that shows demonstrable value for those we represent,” Mr Potaris said.
The new board members will commence their roles effective immediately.
