Our Board
Our governance board is comprised of a dedicated team of local volunteers who bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to their roles to support the Highbury House staff. Together they are instrumental in setting and managing the strategic direction of the House, to uphold the House's vision and mission. Learn a little bit more about the current board members below.
Chairperson
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GILLIAN TAYLOR
Gillian joined the Board in 2023, bringing expertise in strategic planning, facilitation, and developing collaborative partnerships. She has leadership experience across a wide range of different sectors and types of organisations. In the 26 years she has lived in Birkenhead, Gillian has contributed to numerous local groups and organisations. She loves this neighbourhood, and is enthusiastic about the role Highbury Community House plays in helping it thrive.
Treasurer
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ingrid van rijn
Ingrid joined the Highbury Community House Inc board in 2022. The success of Highbury House is her focus as it is an important part of developing and maintaining a cohesive, supportive and enjoyable neighbourhood to live in. Ingrid brings a wealth of experience to the Highbury House board; being on multiple boards since the early 2000s, training and supporting many boards since 2014, and reporting to a board since 2019. Her doctorate is in Economics in the Consumer Behaviour field of research. Her work experience spans business and marketing research, governance training and support, and managing an industry body.
Board Member
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josh thomas
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Board Member
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CLARE BUCHANAN
Clare lives in Birkenhead with her husband and is a mum of two teenage boys. A Brand Strategist, Clare works in the Graphic Design industry working with agencies and directly with clients on brand and communication strategies for leading consumer brands. Clare has been a board member since 2022 and enjoys being part of and giving back to her community. In her spare time, Clare loves to travel, ski, cook and walk her dog Chester.
