Leadership & Governance
The Chief Executive Officer is the organisation’s public face and is responsible for operations and major organisational decisions. The CEO is accountable to the Board which is responsible for governance, compliance and financial sustainability. In collaboration with the CEO, they develop and ensure the implementation of the strategic plan.
Executive Leadership
Craig Stevens – Chief Executive Officer
Craig brings to CNB over 15 years of experience in the mental health and community services sector, spending nine years leading, developing and managing complex community mental health services. He has also served on boards and committees and contributed to communities through extensive volunteer work. Before working in the community sector, Craig spent seven years in banking, finance, marketing, training and events.
The Board
Chris Lake – Chair
Joined 2022
Occupation: Investment Banker (retired)
Qualifications: Master Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Awards: The Government of NSW Community Service Award 2024. Only 2 are given out each year and recognises individuals in NSW who have helped improve the quality of life of members of the community.
Sally Cornelius – Deputy Chair
Joined 2018
Occupation: Community Services Trainer & Community Services Leader (retired)
Qualifications: Bachelor of Adult Education (Major in Community Education), Diploma in Community Management, Certificate III in Welfare, Certificate III in Horticulture
Sook Smith – Treasurer
Joined 2023
Occupation: Tax and Business Advisory Partner, Board Member Anchor RE
Qualifications: Bachelor of Economics & Chartered Accountant
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Caroline Pearce – Secretary
Joined 2017
Occupation: Independent consultant in payments fraud and security
Qualifications: Master (Honors), Pure Mathematics in Philosophy; Master in International Studies
Clive Bailey – Member
Joined 2022
Occupation:Executive, IT Consultant and Board Director, Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia & Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators (UK)
Qualifications: Bachelor of Accounting & Operations Research, Diploma in Management; Accounting, Marketing and IT, Bachelor of Ceramics Technology
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Bill Barnes – Member
Joined 2014
Occupation:Senior Business Analyst (retired)
Qualifications: Commerce Certificate – Accounting Procedures
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Peter Wood – Member
Joined 2014
Occupation: Lawyer (retired)
Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts and Law
Phyl Jelinek – Member
Joined 2017
Occupation: CEO (retired) ESL Teacher and Volunteer Coordinator
Qualifications: Bachelor of History and Political Theory (Honors)
Tammy Anthonisz – Member
Joined 2024
Occupation: Independent Consultant - Sales Coaching, Mentoring and Facilitation
Gestalt Psychotherapy Counsellor
Qualifications: Graduate Diploma Computing Science;
Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy
Crisis Supporter at Lifeline. Engaged in extensive volunteer work
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