BOARD DIRECTORS & STAFF Bernie Durkin – Chairman, Western Australia Bernie is the Executive Manager for the Community Engagement Division of the Western Australia Police. Part of this role encompasses the position of WA State Director for NHW. In 1988 Bernie joined WA Police as a sworn Police Officer then switching to a Public Servant in 2008. In his current role Bernie manages a team of crime prevention community engagement staff and is extensively involved with NHW at both a State and National level. Bernie is currently the Chairman of Neighbourhood Watch Australasia.
Margaret Pearson – Company Secretary Throughout Margaret’s career she has made a significant contribution to the voluntary sector by being involved with numerous community organisations including ACT Neighbourhood Watch Association Inc. where she held a number of positions within that organisation and is currently President. Having lived overseas for a number of years Margaret returned, with her family, to Canberra where she continues to follow her great interest in local and international politics. Margaret is currently the Company Secretary of NHWA.
Clare McGrath – Australian Capital Territory Clare is currently the Vice-President and Board Member of the ACT Neighbourhood Watch Association. Clare has been an active member of NHW since 1985, primarily in the Ainslie Suburb of Canberra where she has lived since 1962 after moving from Melbourne. Clare is a self‑professed sports lover and a one eyed Hawthorn supporter.
Cheryl Cartwright – Independent Director Cheryl is a non-executive director and also provides strategic advice for a select group of companies. She has experience as an industry association CEO, a Cabinet Minister’s Chief of Staff and as a senior journalist in the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery, where she worked for print, radio and television. Cheryl’s experience includes: politics and bureaucracy, communication, social license challenges, business culture, stakeholder relations, public perceptions and planning for the future.
Dr Carlene Mahoney – New South Wales Dr Carlene Mahoney is a Detective Chief Inspector within the NSW Police Force with over 20 years experience, working in organised crime, child protection and is currently managing the social media presence for online community engagement. Carlene also holds the position as an adjunct lecturer with the Terrorism and Security Studies, Charles Sturt University in Canberra. Carlene is currently undertaking a Masters in Terrorism, researching the complex social, political and international context of terrorism and contemporary security related issues.
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