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Directors Profiles 2023
Meet our dynamic board of leaders, helping to guide and shape the amazing work of the Queensland Trust.
2023 Director Profiles
Mark Townend AM - President
Mark has decades of experience working in local government, commercial and not-for-profit industries, including 19 years as Chief Executive Officer of RSPCA Queensland before joining Spinal Life Australia in October 2019 as Chief Executive Officer.
Glenys Schuntner - Deputy President
Bringing extensive experience and skills in leadership, management, trade and investment, government relations and advocacy, tourism development and marketing to her role, Glenys' interest in heritage and conservation protection and promotion for the benefit of local communities and visitors motivated her to become a member of the NTAQ and later nominate for a position on the board.
Mellissa Brown
Elected to the Board in 2021, Mellissa is a north Queenslander with a passion for our unique and diverse heritage areas. As founding Director of 4 Elements Consulting, she has a background of 25 years in wildlife ecology, project management and threatened species where she strives to protect our natural assets while maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Stephanie Keays
As an active Trust member, based in Toowoomba, Stephanie brings to the Board grass roots representation for members, business acumen, lived understanding of regional issues and first-hand experience of the operation of a National Trust Property -the Royal Bull’s Head Inn.
Stuart Lummis
Stuart has many years’ experience as a senior executive and company director, with a strong background in the property sector. Stuart has extensive experience in both large publicly listed groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Carolyn Parker
Carolyn has over 30 years’ commercial experience, with leadership and board roles in numerous industries including community services, social housing and asset management, retail, tourism, and hospitality.