Australian Women in New York is made possible thanks to our team of volunteers. We are a dynamic group of Aussie women who donate their time and skills to create vibrant events and resources for our community.
We’re always looking for extra support, so if you would like to join our team, we’d love to hear from you! Check out more information on how to volunteer, or drop us an email at awny@aaanyc.org.
Co-Presidents
Our dedicated Co-Presidents provide leadership and direction to our team of volunteers, enabling AWNY to best meet the needs of our member community.
Kate Lee, Co-President 
Toni Short, Co-President 
Communications
Our communications gurus keep everything humming, from this fabulous website, through to our social media channels, as well as our monthly newsletter (psst – sign up here).
Angela Tohl, Lead 
Tarley Jordan, Lead 
Julia O’Brien 
Belinda Jackson 
Nicolette Goudie 
Emma Cillekens 
Bernadette Archibald 
Zoe Potter 
Lauren Appleby 
Analisa Bell
Communications volunteers not pictured:
Fran Allison, Annabelle Evans, Aimee Hocking
Events
The events team create our jam-packed calendar of events throughout the year, from casual networking drinks, through to panel discussions with impressive speakers.
Hayley Whitfield, Lead 
Deborah Kuras, Lead 
Cara Zelas 
Kathy Potts 
Sharon Jasprizza Lauren Appleby 
Ann-Marie Everitt 
Kate Robertson
Events volunteers not pictured:
Robyn Sunderland, Lesley Ann Skillen, Rosie McNeil, Katie Howard
New Members
We are welcoming new ladies to AWNY all the time, and our New Members volunteers provide support with meet-ups, resources and being a friendly face.
Dawn Wells, Lead 
Susie Lang Emma Cillekens
New Members volunteers not pictured:
Robyn Sunderland, Michelle Freedman, Annabelle Evans, Aimee Hocking, Katie Howard
Mums & Dads
Parenting in New York City throws up a new adventure every day. Our Mums & Dads volunteers offer a raft of welcoming activities such as coffee catch ups, parents’ nights out and family picnics in the park, as well some really helpful advice.
Nakia Gordon, Lead 
Cara Zelas 
Mums & Dads volunteers not pictured:
Rosie McNeill
Philanthropy
Each year, AWNY supports charitable initiatives with fundraising and volunteering. In the past, our Philanthropy volunteers have partnered with The Dwelling Place on a range of activities.
Jacquelin Drozdoff 
Philanthropy volunteers not pictured:
Elizabeth Dickson
Administration
Belinda Jackson, Immediate Past President 
Melanie Chiew, Treasurer Lauren Appleby, Secretary
We’re always looking for extra support, so if you would like to join our team, we’d love to hear from you! Check out more information on how to volunteer, or drop us an email at awny@aaanyc.org.
