Board of Directors

Chair

Kate Dawson

Qualifications – BA (Administration), MBA, Grad Dip Management

Kate has deep connections with Common Ground. She has been on the board since 2015 and been chair since 2022. Kate has worked in the community sector and has 30 years experience in human resources in the public sector. She has worked in a range of government agencies in disability, strategic human resources and HR policy

Special Responsibilities - Chair

Directors

Fiona Smith du Toit

Qualifications - BArch (1st Class Hons), Registered Architect (ARBV)

Fiona is an active member of Canberra Mothercraft Society (CMS/QE11). She is a Programme Manager and Project Director with 20 years of experience in the design, delivery and management of major projects and programmes. Fiona has held senior positions with top tier Australian architectural firms and international organisations, and works across a wide range, and scale, of projects including Olympic and Asian Games. Fiona is engaged to lead projects with multiple stakeholders and multinational teams. She specialises in the management of complex operational, project and cultural issues and builds productive relationships across all levels of organisations.

Special Responsibilities - Experience in project management and community engagement

Larissa Toozoff

Qualifications: Graduate Diploma Legal Practice, Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Science

Larissa primarily advises on procurement and commercial contracting, focusing on construction and infrastructure projects. She also advises on general commercial law, acts as probity adviser on major commercial projects, and advises on funding grants. Larissa also provides commercial pro bono assistance, including on corporate governance matters.

Special Responsibilities - Company Secretary.