Debbie joined the Board in 2024 for the second time with the first some 17 years ago.

She currently works as a Narrative Practitioner and has an accounting, human resource and general management background.

Debbie’s narrative work is mainly in the areas of reflective practice, therapy and mediation/restorative practice and is a nationally AMDRAS registered practitioner.

Advocacy underpins much of her life whether it is environmental, industrial relations or family violence. Supporting others to remedy injustices has long been a part of what is important.

Membership of a number of Boards over the years is fuelled by her close relationship with governance and compliance and while that was part of her reason for wanting to
return to the WIO Board the main reason is the drive to gain programs for the mental wellbeing of our community.

Debbie’s loves restoring old things, tootling around on her ride on mower on the 12 acres where she lives with her partner,kayaking and playing with Billie her lively and cute puppy of 15 months.

Scoutt is originally from Whadjuk Nyungar country in Western Australia and has been living on palawa/pakana country since 2012.
Scoutt is a self-identified nerd about community organizing and governance and applies an intersectional lens to their work in community development and policy to advocate for the dignity & rights of marginalised Tasmanians.
Scoutt has an extremely cute staffy named George and a garden full of pansies.

Rowan is a teacher based in Hobart, where he teaches senior secondary science via distance education. Rowan is passionate about equity in education, particularly for LGBTIQA+ students, and has spent most of his career teaching in North East Tasmania.

He is a mainland import and grew up on Gumbainggir country in NSW before studying and working as a scientist on Yuggera country in Brisbane. Rowan loves the great outdoors, his dog Ted, and dreams of building his own tiny house on a block of land.

He is currently trying with mixed success to become a green thumb (tips and tricks welcome).

Anna is qualified Certified Practicing Accountant with extensive accounting and auditing experience across the business and not-for-profit sectors. Anna currently works as a Finance Business Partner at TasNetworks.

Anna brings a great mix of enthusiasm, technical knowledge and analytical skills to her role as Treasurer on the WIO Board and she is keen to use these skills to contribute to the wider community.

Anna is a proud Kiwi and has made Tassie her home after living in the UK for nearly 10 years, she loves getting out for a bush walk and adventure outside. She also has an interest in strength sports and has competed in both Powerlifting and Strongwomen in the UK and Australia.

Kerryn (she/her) is a queer cisgender woman, and is a qualitative researcher who specialises in LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing. She has a background in cultural studies and gender theory, and is currently working at the Centre for Social Research in Health at the University of New South Wales. She takes a community-led and -engaged approach to all her work, working with affected communities to determine their health needs.

Kerryn arrived late 2022 in nipaluna with her partner and two cats – and promptly fell in love with this city. She acknowledges the unceded sovereignty and enduring custodianship of the palawa/pakana peoples over this Country.

Drag king performances are a passion of hers, and her first book, Intimate Investments in Drag King Cultures (2019) explored Sydney’s drag king scene in all its glory.

Kerryn loves cooking and eating all the amazing produce that lutruwita has to offer.

Benjamin is an executive, Australian lawyer and systems developer, who is currently completing a master of business administration focusing on social impact. He is a passionate advocate for those who experience systemic disadvantage, discrimination and prejudice.

Benjamin joined WIO to contribute back to the communities that have always supported him as a proud gay man and to support the fantastic work WIO does for so many across Tasmania.

In his spare time, Benjamin is a delighted uncle, avid fantasy reader, and unpaid IT support for most everyone he knows.

Jackson is originally from Wurundjeri Country in Naarm (Melbourne).  They are a consultant and one of Australia's leading voices in gendered violence prevention. They also are a qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor with a background in service leadership, research translation, policy advocacy, governance,diversity and inclusion, and organisational change. Jackson has held senior roles at the Zoe Belle Gender Collective, Rainbow Health Australia, No To Violence and Thorne Harbour Health. 

They are particularly passionate about the power of community-led health and social services, and building meaningful coalition with other groups striving for social progress anda fairer world. 

Jackson is an avid gardener and foodie and a budding (if unsuccessful) fishing enthusiast.They also love travelling, swimming in the ocean, walks in nature and hearing about other people's special interests.

Callum is an Australian lawyer who is based near Sheffield on the North-West coast of lutruwita/Tasmania.

Initially Callum worked for a number of years as a Barrister & Solicitor in private practice primarily focusing on criminal defence, family violence, and family law. Callum now practises as a generalist lawyer at his local Community Legal Centre., providing free legal advice and education to members of his community and assisting vulnerable people to achieve justice.

Outside of work, you will generally find Callum exploring nature- launching off of waterfalls while whitewater kayaking, and bushwalking as he gradually ticks off the Tasmanian ‘Abel’ mountains- sometimes alongside his Pomeranian, Coco.

Quan Nguyen (they/ them; she/ her) is a social worker based in Southern Tasmania, with a strong commitment to supporting LGBTIQA+ communities through lived experience, care, and connection. Quan brings lived experience as a trans woman from a migrant background, alongside a professional background in social work and community development.
Quan currently works as a DEI Advisor at Uniting Victoria & Tasmania, helping embed inclusive and culturally safe practices across services and teams. They are also an appointed member of the Tasmanian Women’s Council, contributing to statewide advocacy on gender equality and social justice.
Previously, Quan managed operations at the Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service and has supported CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities through policy, programs, and peer-informed advocacy. They are passionate about peer-led, community-driven change and creating spaces where people feel safe, valued, and heard.
Outside of work, Quan enjoys gardening, creative projects, and spending time in community.

Sam is a lawyer based in nipaluna/Hobart. He has a professional background working for integrity entities, investigating and resolving complaints and upholding the rights of people deprived of their liberty. Sam brings a human rights based approach to governance along with a strong commitment to social justice.
Sam is a keen bushwalker and up for trying most outdoor activities, from canyoning through to paragliding.