Our team
Shelter WA’s people share a passion for facilitating an effective housing system for everybody living in Western Australia.
Shelter WA’s people share a passion for facilitating an effective housing system for everybody living in Western Australia.
Our multi-skilled team have a wide range of experience in housing and homelessness research, policy and advocacy, service delivery, marketing, media and events. Learn more about who’s who at Shelter WA.
A vibrant and results driven business manager Yvonne is committed to bringing a commercial focus to a ‘for purpose’ organisation.
As the Head of Policy and Sector Development Paula provides leadership, research, engagement, guidance and input on housing and homelessness policy.
Prior to joining Shelter WA, Yhana was the Senior Policy Adviser to the WA Minister for Energy.
In her last position at Climateworks Centre, Laura led work on industry decarbonisation policy across Australia.
Lucia has a legal background with several years’ experience working in advocacy, policy and research roles with a focus on human rights.
Donna is a sociologist who looks forward to the day when people who require support only need to ask once in order to be properly heard.
Aimee has a background in Event Management, having previously worked as the Events Coordinator for Stirling Business Association (SBA).
With experience across government, academic, non-profit and startup sectors, Chantal has been a passionate advocate in the housing and sustainable planning space for over a decade.
Lyn specialises in Administration and Business Support encompassing everything from HR, Finance and Administration.
Polina is our highly experienced Executive Coordinator who comes to us after working in the engineering industry.