BOARD MEMBERS
WITH WA is run by a passionate team of women who volunteer their time and expertise to create this industry organisation a reality.
Anneke Brown
Chairperson
Anneke has 25 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, focused on the global hotel industry. Until recently, Anneke was the General Manager of the multi-award-winning COMO The Treasury hotel and has held senior positions with Amanresorts International, based in South East Asia, and as Resort Manager at the iconic Longitude 131 resort at Uluru. She is the Managing Director of Anneke Brown Consulting, specialising in hospitality and tourism projects. She is a founding member and current Chair of Women in Tourism & Hospitality WA (WITH WA), a current Board Member on the Rottnest Island Authority and a previous Commissioner on the Board of Tourism WA from July 2021 – June 2023.
Suzy's a seasoned strategic manager and board executive with 25 years of knowledge gained across Australia in NSW, Tassie and WA. Developing and driving strategic results and growth across the public, private and NFP sector.
Her network spans across diverse industries. Using her entrepreneurial vision, tenacity and gift of the gab, she's gathered connections with the best people, agencies and brains trusts. It’s helped her drive award winning success.
It's possible that she currently has the best office in all of Perth! She's privileged to be the leader of a great team and custodian of an incredibly beautiful asset that belongs to the people of Western Australia, known as Araluen Botanic Park.
Jai McNaughton
Secretary
Jai McNaughton is a dynamic Talent & Culture Manager based at Novotel Perth Murray Street, Accor's newest and largest hotel in Western Australia. Her professional journey spans diverse sectors, including disability services and the food and agribusiness industry, crafting a narrative of versatile expertise. A specialist in culture transformation, strategic business planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational behaviour, Jai is the sought-after architect for fostering excellence in these domains.
Jai's passion, commitment, and unwavering drive are not only evident in her professional pursuits but also in her role as a mentor and developer of others. Her experience has seen her in leadership positions with Fraser Suites, Mirvac and Accor.
Belinda Hill
Treasurer
Belinda Hill, Treasurer of Women in Tourism and Hospitality WA and an exceptional professional in the tourism industry!
With a strong focus on delivering outstanding experiences, Belinda has made a significant impact throughout her career. Not only is she a respected leader in the industry, but she is also the owner and operator of Segway WA, offering unique and thrilling experiences to visitors.
Belinda's expertise in tourism has led to remarkable achievements, including the establishment and growth of Segway WA, where she has created memorable experiences for countless guests. Her dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, innovative marketing strategies, and strong financial management has earned her recognition and success.
Tracey
Cinavas-Prosser
Board Member
As Director of Client Engagement, Tracey takes care of all client facing events and activations for Business Events Perth. With a wealth of industry knowledge spanning three decades, Tracey is well placed to showcase WA to our client base. Tracey spent the previous four years heading up Destination Perth, promoting WA as a desirable leisure destination but has returned to her first love business events, having previously worked for Business Events Perth for eleven years in the roles of Director Stakeholders Relations and Membership Manager.
Tracey hails from Guernsey in the Channel Islands before migrating to Perth in 2004. In Guernsey, Tracey was Director of CMA Public Relations, where she headed up the events team.
After 10 years abroad managing Superyachts throughout many international destinations, including the Caribbean, United States and Europe, Paige returned to her hometown of Perth after realising how lucky she was to come from such a beautiful place in the world. This was the driving force towards a career tourism.
Paige's journey commenced at Crown Perth running VIP events for 4 years on Superyacht Infinity, before bringing her background in hospitality and operations to the world of television production, on travel program Destination WA.
Wanting to progress into the tourism sector Paige joined experiential travel specialist Walk in Luxury. But the salt water still flowed through Paige's veins, and in 2022 Paige joined the team at SeaLink Marine and Tourism Western Australia, to promote their portfolio of brilliant experiences as WA Sales and Marketing Manager.
Paige holds a postgraduate Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management degree and a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing and Public Relations.
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Nicole
Chapman
Board Member
Experienced and innovative Sales professional with a proven ability to deliver positive customer outcomes, identify new opportunities and develop creative and innovative strategies that have resulted in long term client satisfaction. A highly capable and driven individual who strives to excel within any given role or situation ensuring all tasks are completed to an exceptional standard and within tight timescales whilst working well in a team as well as independently
Jess Brunner
Board Member
Public Officer
Experienced Business & People Manager with high EI and proven leadership record.Strong Strategic Planning background and Governance approach. Business Development, Human Resources & Change Management, Industrial Relations. Self-driven & committed with a focus on professionalism.
State Council - Agribusiness Australia,Beekeeping
APC Committee - https://apcwa.org.au/producers-committees/beekeepers
Board member - Women in Tourism & Hospitality
Graduate AICD & Member ICDA
Director of Bee Buddy - https://www.linkedin.com/company/82086847/admin/and a World Record holder!
Kate
Sinfield
Board Member
Kate's passionate about community; helping people and assisting others to live full fun adventurous lives.
She has two future plans/goals. Firstly to create work experience based programs to assist people to gain employment. Secondly to elevate the profile of working in the hospitality & tourism industry.
She's a professional company director and accountant with extensive business experience principally in the Hospitality, Hotel & Distillery industries always working closely with Tourism to enhance the visitor experience.
Kate started Sin Gin Distillery in 2016, her purpose is to help people have Good Times with Great Gin. Sin Gin is a vibrant and established gin distillery in the Swan Valley.
As a Perth hotel owner for 15 years she worked closely with industry associations, government, universities and technical colleges creating and growing training programs for hotel workers through work experience based courses. Through the programs run at The Murray Hotel 100s of people who had difficulty "getting an opportunity" have found employment, self-esteem and friends.
Kate's a board member for Not for Profit organisations and work closely with Chairs and Boards developing, implementing and evolving business strategies, contemporary corporate governance and risk management practices.
Amberlea Henriques, the visionary Founder of AdSocial, an innovative marketing agency, made Western Australia her home 20 years ago and is deeply passionate about the state. She takes pride in showcasing the wonders of the area through her marketing campaigns. Amberlea is revolutionising the social media landscape through AdSocial, pioneering award-winning experiences on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Whatsapp. Utilising cutting-edge technologies such as robots, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, she continuously pushes the boundaries of creativity. Amberlea's expertise has gained her recognition on prestigious platforms including Meta, ManyChat, Kochie's Business Builders, Inside Small Business, The West, Campaign Brief, and Channel7. As an approved beta tester for Meta, she remains at the forefront of social media marketing trends, providing valuable insights. Amberlea's exceptional achievements encompass being a brand ambassador for ManyChat, being celebrated as an inspiring female leader in business, and earning numerous accolades for her remarkable contributions to marketing, female entrepreneurship, and technology.
Kim
Cream
Board Member
Kim is a qualified tourism, marketing, industry advisor and communications professional with over 25 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Her expansive experience includes business and product development, capacity building, destination marketing, industry education and mentoring from small business startup through to export/trade ready.
Kim has her own consulting business and works with trade ready tourism businesses in the Tourism Council’s Boost Mentoring Program.