Our Board

Susie Green

Susie is a strong advocate of the rural communities that are supported by agriculture and understands first-hand the challenges facing women in the sector. Susie is extremely excited by the opportunity WoTL presents to support women across all of agriculture and fill a gap that is largely unfilled. Susie brings experience in leadership, governance of industry and community not-for-profits to help support WoTL’s development and evolution.

Tony Catt

With over 25 years of providing succession and retirement planning advice to farming clients Tony comes to WoTL with a desire to make a difference to people in the agricultural sector and help improve their lives. Tony has a long track record of developing business and associated services and is currently the CEO of Hub 39, under which 6 businesses run. As well as a strong financial and business acumen Tony also brings experience in marketing to the WoTL Board.

Leanne Pridham

Leanne Pridham is a farmer at Paskeville, South Australia with a strong passion for empowering women in their roles in agriculture. Her twenty-year involvement in agriculture, both at grass roots level of the livestock and grains industry and in compliance for state government, has given her a true appreciation of the positive influence and contribution women bring to the agricultural sector. As a participant of WoTL events, Leanne has experienced first-hand the confidence and learning that is gained in a safe, open and curious learning environment. Being a WoTL director allows Leanne to give back and contribute to the organisation to continue to support women to be the best version of themselves.

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Han Worsley

Han grew up on the family mixed-grazing property north of Nullamanna, NSW. They now work on Ngarigo Country in Cooma, at the Country Universities Centre Snowy Monaro, helping coordinate to support locals to access tertiary education despite their geographic isolation. Prior to this, Han was the CEO and an Executive Director of Country to Canberra, a not-for-profit empowering young rural women and non-binary people to reach their leadership potential, and a primary teacher! This real passion for gender equality and education opportunities in rural Australia motivated Han to get involved with WoTL and help improve national program reach. In between all of this, Han owns and competes their Australian Stock Horses George and Bellboy, volunteers with a variety of other organisations, and makes the most of living in the Snowy Mountains.

Joyce Ceravolo

Joyce Ceravolo

Joyce is passionate about advocating for women’s diversity and inclusivity in positions of leadership, particularly in the agricultural sector. She is excited to bring her skills and experience to WoTL, helping to advance its mission and empower women in agriculture. Joyce is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a rich background in food safety, quality assurance, and business development within the agricultural and food processing sectors. Currently working as the Business Development Manager at Ceravolo Orchards and Ashton Valley Fresh, Joyce is part of the fourth generation working on the family orchard where she has developed a diverse skill set with a proven track record of demonstrated success in building fruitful partnerships and networks within the agricultural industry.

 

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Emily Mellor

Emily works on the land of the Kaurna people and has over 20 years’ experience working within both State and Commonwealth Government departments and the non-government sector, across a broad range of primary industries including fisheries and aquaculture, water, forestry, biosecurity and livestock. Her skills span project management, policy development and analysis, stakeholder engagement and extension, strategic planning, grant administration and governance. She has a passion for education and extension, collaborative projects and being an agent for positive change. Emily is currently working in the role of General Manager, Aquaculture within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions. Emily has been a participant and beneficiary of WoTL events and courses and is excited to give back to an organisation that supports women to thrive in their chosen field.

Renee Farrow

Renee is passionate about empowering rural women and specialises in designing and delivering immersive leadership development experiences and collaborative systems change strategies across organisations and industries. Raised on her family farm on Nharangga Country, Yorke Peninsula, Renee combines deep agricultural roots with expertise in sustainability, leadership development, and systems thinking. Renee has led transformative projects across industries, driving innovation and fostering collaboration to tackle complex, wicked challenges. She brings strategic leadership, a commitment to regenerative practices, and a vision for a more sustainable and inclusive food system in Australia and beyond. Renee believes that the heart and soul of a sustainable, regenerative future is feminine and is excited to join the WoTL board and empower women across rural and regional Australia to bring about this future.