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Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Julie Lyford about the critical role of the board chair as the unifying force within the board, along with the challenges and benefits of that philosophy.
Julie is the chair of WELA, Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia. She’s also on the boards of the Green Institute and Gloucester Transitions Incorporated. She was formally on the Boards of Regional Development Australia Hunter, The Sunrise Project, and various local government boards including Hunter Councils.
A few things about Julie, she immigrated to Australia at 18. She’s lived in Gloucester for 40 years, which is a wonderful rural community. She’s a former registered nurse. She’s been a local government counselor, and she’s passionate about climate, social justice, and good governance.
In 2015, she was an awarded a Order of Australia Medal for work with the community, local government and environmental activity.
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