David Preiss

David Preiss

David brings extensive and varied experience in the not-for-profit and government sectors.  He started his career as a high school teacher and then social worker. His former roles include 16 years as CEO of Local Government Professionals (LGPro), Executive Manager Animal Welfare Centre, RSPCA Victoria and Manager, Community Programs, Sexual Health Victoria.  His approach to work has always been to listen to the aspirations and needs of those he works with and to assist them achieve their own outcomes.

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James Edmonds

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Melissa Bugge

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