Our Team
Executive Officer: Madeline Hines
Madeline brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to leadership, regional development, and community capacity building in her role as Executive Officer.
Having held key roles across various sectors, Madeline has utilised her experience in stakeholder engagement, financial management, business development, and strategic projects as a springboard to further AVCL’s mission.
Madeline holds qualifications in business management and is deeply committed to the stewardship of local leadership development and capacity building within communities across North East Victoria, Border, and Southern regions of NSW.
She has taken measured and agile steps toward growing AVCL’s impact, enhancing its ability to strengthen regional resilience and empower individuals and groups to lead with confidence, ensuring the long-term vitality and sustainability of the communities she serves.
Contact Madeline: eo@avclp.org.au
Program Manager: Irene Pritchard
Irene is a graduate of our 2023 Annual Program, and brings with her a raft of experience in facilitation and training, having worked across the education, health prevention and hospitality sectors.
Irene has local knowledge and connectedness to the community, as she grew up in Lima South and attended school in Benalla, and now resides in Wangaratta with her family. She conveys a deep sense of care and authenticity, exudes a natural spark for curiosity, and is committed to contributing to the broader betterment of our region. Through Irene’s recent experience as a participant of the Annual Program, she has a working knowledge of the multifaceted nature of the program, and invaluable insights that will lend to a strengthened offering in 2024.
Programs Officer: Billie Robertson
Billie provides support to programs and across all facets of the organisation, in addition to undertaking specialist projects. She has experience working and volunteering in the NFP sector, in fundraising, advocacy and awareness and has previously worked in an administrative role for the University of Melbourne.
Billie was born and raised in North-East Victoria. She is passionate about the area in which she grew up and is glad to be part of an organisation like AVCL, enabling the facilitation of community growth, connection, and leadership in the area.
Contact Billie: data@avclp.org.au