Meet The 2022 Queenwood Parents’ Association Committee

With a new school year comes a new QPA committee.

1. JENNI HAGLAND SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

Jenni joined the QPA in 2022. Jenni oversees the second-hand book and uniform sales and activities, helping embed a sustainability spirit in all the QPA does.

2. CATHERINE MACDONALD TREASURER

Catherine joined the QPA as a general member in 2021 and took over as Treasurer in 2022. Catherine manages the cashflow for QPA events and activities.

3. ALISON FRANCIS JUNIOR SCHOOL YEAR REPRESENTATIVE

Alison joined the QPA in 2022 after being a Parent Year Representative for four years. Alison coordinates all communications between the Parent Year Representatives, the QPA and the School, whilst also managing the QPA Junior School Year Events.

4. ADRIANA VIDAL CSR COORDINATOR

Adriana joined the QPA in 2022. She oversees the core responsibilities related to Environment, Ethics and Philanthropy. Adriana ensures the Committee has a positive impact on local communities and the environment, and assists in coordinating sustainable events.

5. CASS WILSON GENERAL MEMBER

Cass Wilson joined QPA this year as a General Member – a first year “apprenticeship” position introducing members to the QPA, and the opportunity to contribute to monthly meetings. Cass assists with QPA events, such as the Welcome Cocktail Party and general QPA business.

6. KERRYN DIVALL TRYBOOKING COORDINATOR

Kerryn joined the QPA Committee in 2020. Kerryn coordinates all QPA events on Trybooking.

7. TING PROUD GENERAL MEMBER

Ting Proud joined QPA this year as a General Member. Ting assists with QPA events, such as the Welcome Cocktail Party and general QPA business.

8. INGRID PICARD CHAIRPERSON

Ingrid joined the QPA Committee as Deputy Chair in December 2020 and became President in July 2021. Ingrid is responsible for the annual agenda, good governance, decision-making and collaboration.

9. CHRISTINA WU SECRETARY

Christina joined the QPA in 2022. Christina schedules and provides notices and minutes of all QPA Committee meetings.

10. NANCY WANG DEPUTY CHAIR

Nancy joined the QPA this year. Nancy shadows and assists the Chairperson as needed and is responsible for the oversight and coordination of QPA activities.

11. MARION SHEFFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL YEAR REPRESENTATIVE

Marion coordinates communications for the Parent Year Representatives in the Senior School. This is her second year in the role following a period as a Parent Year Representative.

12. ANTONIO GELONESI EVENT & PHILANTHROPY COORDINATOR

Antonio is working on the safe reintroduction of gatherings and events post-COVID. This is Antonio’s seventh year on the QPA, first serving as a Parent Representative. Antonio is also striving for more fathers’ events and gatherings to complement the events. •