Our board

Bringing expertise from across the private and public sectors, our board sets policies, priorities and strategies for the Commission in performing its functions. Our board members provide important links to the broader Victorian community and ensure our work remains relevant and responsive to the human rights issues that touch people every day.

Meet our board

Tass Mousaferiadis

As Board Chair of Triple Zero Victoria, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, and Holstep Health, Tass brings extensive experience in leadership and governance across the health and public sectors. He has a strong background in health and social policy, program development and strategy through his work with the Victorian Government, statutory authorities, and community care services. Tass also chairs the Boards Ministerial Advisory Committee, providing strategic advice to the Victorian Minister for Health on health service governance. Tass is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Management from Victoria University, a Graduate Diploma in Health Education, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Melbourne. He remains deeply committed to equality and continues to advocate for human rights across all aspects of his work.

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Sandie de Wolf AM

Sandie has spent her professional life working with, and advocating for, vulnerable children, young people, women and families, initially in the Department of Health and Human Services and, since 1989, in the community sector. Sandie was made a Member of Order of Australia in 2009 and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a life member of the Centre of Excellence in Child and Family Welfare and the Victorian Council of Social Service. Sandie spent 26 years as CEO of Berry Street, significantly growing the organisation’s reach, impact and reputation. Since leaving Berry Street in December 2017, Sandie has continued her contribution through board advisory work, mentoring and non-executive director roles. She is currently the chair of the Western Integrated Family Violence Committee and FVREE (Free from Family Violence).

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Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann

Rabbi Gabi Kaltmann is a leader in Victoria's Jewish community. He is the senior Rabbi of the Ark Centre, a Jewish community centre and synagogue. He is also an executive member of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, the President of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim Association and sits on the Victorian Government's Anti-Racism Task Force. Rabbi Gabi is an Elder on the Parkville College Elder Advisory Council and the chairman of the Melbourne Fightback Against Parkinson's charity. He is also a Western Health chaplain and a Member of Spirit Health Victoria. Rabbi Gabi holds a Masters in Social Work from Deakin University.

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Elizabeth (Liz) Grainger

A chartered accountant and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Liz provides advisory services to a wide range of organisations in the areas of strategy, governance, public sector funding, and financial management. She has held senior executive roles at Deloitte in London and in the Federal and Victorian public sectors. Liz is a former board member of Craft Victoria, Arena Theatre Company, and VicScreen, and is currently a director of Melbourne Recital Centre, Geografia, and The Mission to Seafarers Victoria. She has also been an external member on the Audit and Risk Committees of Victoria Police, Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, and Film Victoria, and currently serves in this capacity for Energy Safe Victoria.

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Susan (Sue) Timbs

Susan is an experienced executive and non-executive director with a strong legal background as a former Consultant at Mallesons Stephen Jaques (now King & Wood Mallesons) and former partner of Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Sue is a Commissioner with the Victorian Liquor Commission and a member of the Independent Review Panel under the Gambling Act (Vic). With extensive experience and expertise in governance and strategy, Sue is a board director and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) of the Womens’ Legal Service Victoria. In addition, Sue has been the CEO, Chair, Director and ARC member of a number of not-for-profit, including the EndUCD (End Unexpected Cardiac Arrest) Foundation and Snowdome Foundation. Sue is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelors of Law and Commerce from the University of Queensland.

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Joshua (Josh) Fergeus

Joshua is an accomplished leader in the not-for-profit and government sectors, bringing extensive executive and non-executive experience working in child and family welfare, mental health, disability and ageing to his role on the Board. He completed his PhD research at Melbourne University, focusing on mental health outcomes for children in foster and kinship care. Josh is currently Chair of the North-Eastern Montessori School and regional aged care provider Ashleigh Community. He is a three-term Councillor at the City of Monash.

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