Annette is an unconventional Civil Engineer who governs leading-edge organisations with rigor, sound judgement, integrity and a passion for equity and social justice. She is known as an astute critical thinker, respected for her collegiality and expertise in the Social elements of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).In 2024, Annette was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community, particularly through for-purpose organisations and governance roles.Annette brings diverse experience from many sectors - Health, Social Services, Environment, Urban Planning, Property and Construction. She has held Board Chair, Deputy Chair, Director, Executive and Leadership roles in public, private, government, social enterprise and not-for-profit organisations. Annette is highly skilled in corporate governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement, regulation, social sustainability, risk, facilitation, project management and delivery.As Founder and Principal Consultant of Be The Change Consulting she is highly regarded for her ESG Social advisory, project management, facilitation and coaching services. Annette is an experienced Non-Executive Director, Board and Committee Member. In addition to her current governance roles, she has also served as:* Women On Boards WOBSX Program (Adjunct)* One Door Mental Health Ltd (Non-Executive Director)* Playgroup NSW Inc. (Chair)* Playgroup Australia Ltd (Non-Executive Director)* Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (PHN). Clinical Advisory Council (Committee Member)* Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research and Enterprise (SPHERE). Maternal & Women's Clinical Academic Group (Management Committee Member)* Community Resource Network Inc. (Board Member)