Advisory Panel
The WPI Advisory Panel are a high profile group of experts from the fields of business, construction, property development, finance, law, and planning who provide invaluable advice, expertise and links to pro bono services for Women’s Property Initiatives.
Meet the Panel
David Allt-Graham
David Allt-Graham
Professional Background:
Registered Architect and Business Management
Relevant Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience leading property developments from small/medium density to large-scale urban renewal. Sound overview of government policy and economic factors affecting the housing market.
Simone Holding
Simone Holding
Professional Background
Lawyer: Construction and Development
Skills and Expertise
Extensive transactional expertise in the area of property and construction projects. Drafting and negotiation of development agreements, construction contracts and consultant agreements.
Natalie King
Natalie King
Professional Background:
Business Management and Registered Builder
Skills and Experience:
Channel strategy, e-commerce and corporate strategy as a business analyst. Strategic direction setting and implementing growth in the building industry.
Miriam McDonald
Miriam McDonald
Professional Background:
Lawyer - Corporate and Commercial
Relevant skills and Experience:
Corporate structure; governance; not-for-profit law; commercial contracts
Roslyn Odgers
Roslyn Odgers
Professional Background:
Financial Management
Skills and Experience:
Financial Strategy, Business Management, Marketing and Communication
Bernie O’Sullivan
Bernie O’Sullivan
Professional Background:
Lawyer: Estate planning, trusts and litigation.
Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience in wealth succession for family trusts, superannuation funds and solutions for complex family arrangements and charitable gifting.
Shelley Penn
Shelley Penn
Professional Background:
Architect LFRAIA, Hon NZIA, Hon AIA, Hon RAIC
Skills and Experience:
Contributing to advancing quality outcomes in the built environment. Holding various roles including Associate Government Architect, National President Australian Institute of Architects and Chair National Capital Authority.
James Pullar
James Pullar
Professional Background:
Executive Management
Skills and Experience:
Contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, business development, project management and strategic planning. Work with not-for-profit organisations providing services to the homeless and disadvantaged.
Ellie Schwab
Ellie Schwab
Professional Background:
Project and Operations Management in the Property Development Sector
Relevant Skills and Experience:
Delivering industry leading projects. Developing businesses, including communities, commercial, retirement, apartments and urban regeneration.
Michelle Traylor
Michelle Traylor
Professional background:
Marketing, Branding & Advertising
Skills and Experience:
Brand Strategy, Marketing and Communication
Carolyn Viney
Carolyn Viney
Professional Background:
Senior executive roles in property development sector including as CEO and Deputy CEO of Grocon.
Relevant Skills and Experience:
Property development, strategic direction setting and driving cultural and operational change.
Karen Woo
Karen Woo
Professional Background:
Community planning, development and infrastructure.
Skills and Experience:
Strategic direction, planning, coordination and delivery of community infrastructure, programs and services including economic and social sustainability initiatives and delivery of best place outcomes.