About us Board Board Perinatal Wellbeing Centre is governed by a volunteer Board and complies with the regulations of the ACT Associations Incorporation ACT 1991. The Board is responsible for the overall performance of the organisation, providing strategic direction and overseeing all operations of Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. Meet our board President Bianca Williams Bianca Williams combines community sector and academic experience to address social justice issues. Bianca is an honours and PhD Graduate of Gender Sexuality and Culture, School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics at the Australian National University. Her PhD explored birthing parent’s experience of pregnancy. She is currently a Visiting Fellow at ANU and is also employed as the senior policy officer at Families Australia, where she provides advice to the governments and the community sector on national policy issues related to gender and families. Vice President Kate Sowerby Kate has worked for 20 years in Government roles specialising in governance and organisational transformation, and holds a Masters in Social and Organisational Leadership and an Advanced Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care. She has led gender equality networks for large government agencies focused on supporting mothers returning to the workforce and access to family-friendly work practices. Kate is the proud mum of a daughter, and she is committed to advocating for families of premature babies and for perinatal suicide prevention strategies. Treasurer Elaine Zhang Elaine is a strategic finance professional with deep experience across government accounting, audit, and corporate services. She is currently Assistant Director, Finance at the ACT Government and recently served as Acting Chief Financial Officer, where she worked closely with executives and boards on financial governance, risk management, and statutory reporting. She is known for her collaborative approach and for helping improve systems and ways of working. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to complex financial operations, with a focus on clarity, accountability, and sustainable outcomes. Elaine is also a mum to one daughter, which brings a personal perspective to how she approaches her work and community. Naomi Dumbrell Naomi has more than two decades of experience in senior management roles in the government sector managing complex policies and programs (in foreign affairs, agriculture, environment, and education). Naomi is currently an executive-level manager in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and was previously posted to Australia’s Mission to the UN in Geneva, overseeing Australia’s engagement with global health agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Naomi holds two master’s degrees – one in Sociology (University of NSW) and the other in Public Policy and Administration (London School of Economics) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a mum of three, including identical twins. Dr. Trish Parshu Ram As a Board Member of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre, I support the organisation through practical, values-led governance that keeps the wellbeing of families, staff and the broader community at the centre of decision-making. With a background in public health and community work, I bring a strategic and systems perspective to guide sustainable growth and equitable access to perinatal mental health support. I am committed to ensuring compassionate, accessible services that respond to the real needs of families during pregnancy and early parenthood. I believe strong governance creates the foundation for meaningful, long-term impact. I am proud to contribute to a Board that strengthens the Centre’s role as a trusted source of care in our community. Jacqui Mayer 蔡惠贤 A former litigation lawyer, Jacqueline is now a happily established career public servant who prefers the Cabinet to the Courtroom. Following the birth of her children, Jacqueline was inspired to re-focus her career on intersectional diversity. Her recent roles include the Office for Women, the Office for Multicultural Affairs, and her current position as a Director at the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Jacqueline is also a former client of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. Joining the Board in 2025, Jacqueline is excited to contribute to an organisation which has given her family so much. In her spare time, Jacqueline enjoys playing with her young family, including her Chinese Australian dog – an Australian Cattle Dog x Sharpei who responds to commands in both English and Chinese. Nadia August PHOTO COMING SOON BIO COMING SOON