Our team and board
There is an entire community of people that make our impact possible. Meet Justice Connect's board, staff, and patrons.
Justice Connect’s Board
We’re governed by an independent volunteer board, who promote and protect the interests and objectives of Justice Connect.
The Justice Connect Board is made up of volunteers. Each board member contributes a wide range of commercial and philanthropic expertise, as well as a commitment to social justice.
Marcia Neave AO
Chair of Justice Connect
Marcia brings incredible expertise as a lawyer and judge, as well as a thinker and academic. She has thought deeply about the impact of the law and about the systemic changes need to improve outcomes for the community. Through her work, she has made systems-level changes that improve the lives of many.
Crucial to our own work, Marcia is a tireless advocate for women. Her work has impacted the lives of many Australian women, and continues to do so at Justice Connect.
Justice Connect’s team
A shared vision of fairer and better lives has brought together a team that is committed to a more just world.
The key to our impact is the passionate commitment of our people. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, driven by a desire to deliver real improvements in the lives of the people and communities we help.
Sophie Gordon-Clark
COO
Geraldine Menere
Head of Not-for-profit Law
Amy Schwebel
Head of Access Program
Samantha Sowerwine
Head of Community Programs
Cameron Lavery
Head of Community Programs
Justice Connect’s patrons
Gillian Triggs
Patron of Justice Connect
Emeritus Professor, LLM, PhD
Gillian Triggs is former Chair of Justice Connect, and long-term Patron of our work. Before she was our Chair, Gillian was the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. She has a wealth of experience in the legal, human rights and social justice sector, and is a strong advocate for women and refugees.
She has also had a vibrant academic career. She was Dean of the Faculty of Law and Challis Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney. She is also the author of many books and papers on human rights and international law.
