Leadership Team

Mark Balmanno is the President of the Board of Connections. He is a successful local businessman and owner of Bright Eyes Sunglasses in Redcliffe. Mark has been a member of our board for more than five years.

A progressive and proactive executive, with a proven aptitude and extensive working knowledge of both community and corporate governance, Bernie is a highly attuned and successful business leader and coach in the not-for-profit sector, who is committed to achieving and exceeding organisational benchmarks.

Lisa is the Operations Manager of Connections.  She is a longer term employee of the organisation, who oversees the day to day operations of the organisation including Human Resources

Jeanette Williams is the Service manager (HMP) Healthy Minds Programs. Jeanette has been employed by Connections for the last 5 ½ years. Jeanette has had  10 years’ experience working in the community Services Sector