Director
Roslyn joined ACTCOSS in October 2008. Roslyn is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, and is honoured to be working with an organisation committed to fairness.

Roslyn is Graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a BA from ANU. Roslyn was a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly (2001-04), being the youngest woman ever elected to a parliament in Australia. Serving as a cross-bench member Roslyn gained an understanding of the diversity the Canberra community.

Roslyn has contributed on volunteer boards for organisations such as the YWCAs of Canberra and Australia, Belconnen Community Services, and Canberra Arts Marketing. She worked as Director of Ausdance ACT, building on her personal involvement, as a performer and backstage, in the ACT dance and arts community. Roslyn has also worked for the ACT Human Rights Commission, advising the Children and Young People Commissioner.

Deputy Director
Kirsi (Kiki) Korpinen has worked in the ACT Community Sector for over 10 years, and has held a number of positions - both management and direct service delivery, in services focusing primarily on issues impacting on marginalised and disadvantaged communities. Kiki has an in depth understanding of social justice issues in the ACT and has a strong commitment to supporting and advocating for increased opportunities in order for people to make positive life changes. She has successfully expanded service provision and organisations to build capacity to better meet the needs of the ACT.

Kiki is an active community sector member and sits on a range of community and government committees, reference groups and networks. She is continuously keeping issues impacting on marginalised and disadvantaged groups on the agenda, and through this process informs policy and legislation makers, with the aim of improving outcomes for marginalised and disadvantaged people of the ACT.

Kiki has a Grad Dip in Social Science from the University of Western Sydney and is currently completing a MBA at the University of Canberra.

Policy and Development Officer
Megan has worked in the Community Sector for 10 years. She has worked primarily in the Youth Sector, working for Community Education and Training, The YWCA of Canberra and The AIDS Action Council of the ACT. She has worked in both management and service delivery roles. She was a volunteer board member on the Youth Coalition of The ACT's board of management for just over 3 years.

Megan is currently completing a Masters Degree in Experiential Learning and Development with Victoria University. She has a Diploma of Education and a Bachelor Degree (with Hons) from The Canberra School of Art.

Policy and Development Officer
Nat joined ACTCOSS in September 2009. She has a passion for social justice issues and is excited to be working for a peak organisation committed to social justice and equity.

Nat has worked in the community sector for over 12 years in both direct service delivery and management positions. Her experience has principally been in the ACT youth and homelessness sectors. Nat has also spent time in South Africa doing community development work in the shanty towns of Kwa-Zulu- Natal.

Nat holds a BA and BSc from the ANU and a Diploma in Community Services Management.

Nat enjoys kayaking and snorkelling, so heads to coastal and island locations as often as possible.

Policy and Development Officer
Samara joined ACTCOSS in August 2009. Her academic and professional background is primarily within the social sciences arena, with a little bit of languages and law thrown in. Prior to joining ACTCOSS, Samara spent some time travelling through Latin America and learning Spanish.

Samara is very excited about working with the staff at ACTCOSS and cannot wait to start making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community through her work with the organisation.

Indigenous Sector Development Officer
Julie has worked part-time with ACTCOSS since February 2007. Julie moved to Canberra over 20 years ago to increase her employment opportunities and to see new places. She has worked in education, youth, domestic violence, housing, health, aged care and local and federal government. Julie likes to visit the South Coast for its beauty and relaxed lifestyle. Her family are from North Queensland (Bandjin) and North Western Queensland (Kalkadoon).

Indigenous Sector Development Officer
George started with ACTCOSS in October 2008 as an Indigenous Sector Development Officer.

Born in Broken Hill NSW, George came to Canberra in 1988. He worked with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs in the Royal Commission Into Black Deaths In Custody Branch, then 10 Years with Centrelink, 16 months with CHUBB Security, six and half years with Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service, one year with Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation, a few months with Indigenous Success Australia and a few odd jobs in between.

George enjoys working with and for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. He loves to enjoy life, socialise and have a good laugh.

Communications and Membership Officer
Suzanne Richardson joined ACTCOSS in January 2008 as the Communications and Membership Officer. This is her first foray into the world of community services, and she is looking forward to using her skills to help people. She has a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Graphic Design and New Media, as well as a Certificate II in IT.

In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys playing video games and doing other equally nerdy activities.

Office Co-ordinator
Lisa started work with ACTCOSS in April 2006 as Office Coordinator.

Prior to joining ACTCOSS Lisa worked for six years at Nican, the last three years as Office Manager.