National Executive Officer
John McKew (GAICD, MAICD, MBA)
Phone: 0434 711 077 | Email: [email protected]
John has lead AORA since in June 2022. Prior to joining AORA, John had worked extensively in senior roles within the farming/primary production sectors including dairy, beef, fodder and most recently as CEO for the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association. John has also worked within the IT industry and the fast-moving-consumer-goods (FMCG) sector.
National Coordinator (part time)
Alex Hammett
Phone: 0434 625 472 | Email: [email protected]
Alex has been with AORA since 2019, bringing with her two decades of experience in community engagement, events and marketing in the not for profit and association sector. Alex has spent 15 years working in the environmental sector including sustainable water management, waste management and litter prevention. Alex is also an Independent Board Member with the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority.
Alex has Bachelors Degrees in Media and Communications, Marine Biology and Environmental Biology.
NSW – ACT Coordinator (part time)
Position currently vacant| Email: [email protected]
VIC – TAS Coordinator (part time)
Tehani Suafoa
Phone: 0447 130 633 | Email: [email protected]
Tehani has worked in various events, marketing and policy roles for different organisations including member-based associations, nonprofits as well as big businesses and those in the private sector. She enjoys the professional fulfilment of working for associations and helping members create sustainable improvements to the industries and sectors they work in.