Board Members - Open Arms Care

Open Arms Care Incorporated is Governed by a Board which is made up of volunteers from the local community with specific industry experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the organisations operations.

	President Ryan Bear
	Vice President Cassandra Ball
	Secretary John Race John’s professional background is in Special Education. He has held leadership positions as a University Lecturer, Principal of two special schools, TAFE Department Head and Director of Education Services at the Queen Elizabeth II Rehabilitation Centre. In 1999, John was made a Life Governor of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children and awarded an Honorary Doctor of Education Degree. He also holds a Teachers Certificate (General Primary), Teachers of the Deaf Certificate, Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Educational Psychology and Special Education and a Master of Education Degree with a Major in Special Education.
	Treasurer Jo Brotherton Jo was appointed to the Board in November 2016. Jo has a diverse range of experience in the banking, finance and tourism industries in front of house, reception and customer service-based positions, as well as running her own small business locally in Urunga. Jo is also the current Urunga Lions Club President and is also involved with the Urunga- Mylestom Chamber of Commerce where she is Vice President. Jo is a vibrant, caring and passionate person who spends much of her spare time supporting the local community.