BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
THE BOARD
Our Board provide the governance and strategic direction for the organisation. They contribute valuable experience from the
not-for-profit, government, education and business sectors.
Gerson Hernandez
Chair
Joined 2023
Gerson was born and raised in the Yarra area, growing up in the Fitzroy flats. He went to Sacred Heart Primary School and a part of his heart will always live in Fitzroy. As the son of refugees who escaped the civil war in El Salvador in the 1980s, Gerson has always been community minded with a strong desire to give back to the community where he grew up. He has worked as an advisor and speech writer to Senators and Members of Parliament and currently works in policy in the public sector having led multiple projects for legislative reform. He volunteers for many causes, particularly within Victoria's Hispanic community, and is passionate about empowering those around him and seeing them flourish.
With Fitzroy Neighbourhood House turning 40 and a lot of change for the organisation in the near future, Gerson is aware of the great responsibilities and challenges associated with being the Chair and hopes to ensure that Fitzroy Neighbourhood House can continue to flourish and empower its community for the next 40 years and beyond!
Shawn Tan
Co Vice-Chair
Joined 2024.
Shawn brings fantastic experience in compliance, audit, risk management, regulation and policy having held substantive roles in these areas in government and the private sector.
Shawn holds postgraduate qualifications in accountancy and economics and currently chairs the Finance, Risk And Compliance Committee [FRACC]. Shawn began his Fitzroy Learning Network involvement as an associate on FRACC in 2023 and was elected to the board at the 2024 Annual General Meeting.
Kimon Taliadoros
Co Vice-Chair
Joined 2024.
Kimon is an experienced senior executive and board director.
Most recently, he held the roles of CEO and President of Football Victoria. His executive career spans new media, technology, finance, and sustainability. Kimon holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business, and he is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. As a former Socceroo, he strongly believes in the benefits of education and sport in supporting disadvantaged families and communities.
Angela Clancy
Treasurer
Joined 2023.
Angela is a Chartered Accountant with 15 years of expertise in forensic accounting and 5 years auditing financial statements. 
Angela has worked in New York and Melbourne for Deloitte and PwC specialising in investigations, data analytics, litigation disputes, and risk management. Angela is currently focused on setting up her own consultancy business, offering affordable and pro bono forensic accounting solutions to not-for-profit organisations. 
Angela has enjoyed travelling to various countries and places for speaking engagements on forensic accounting topics and issues.
Eloise Cox
Board Member
Joined 2024.
Eloise has worked and volunteered at community legal centres across Victoria representing vulnerable clients in migration law, social security law (Centrelink matters), family violence, tenancy and employment law. She is currently employed as an Associate Solicitor at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. In her career, she is committed to improving access to justice and social justice. Eloise is grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Fitzroy Learning Network board and support the organisation to strengthen community connections and tangibly improve the lives of individuals.
Chloe Pearse
Board Member
Joined 2023.
Chloe is the CEO of the Simon Marais Mathematics Competition. She has over a decade of experience in the higher education sector, including being the National Program Manager for Research and Higher Education at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute from 2017 to 2020 and the School Manager of the Asia Institute, at the University of Melbourne from 2022 to mid-2024. She brings her extensive skills in strategy, business operations, marketing, communications and governance. Chloe first got involved with Fitzroy Neighbourhood House in 2016 as a volunteer tutor.
Amgad Louka
Board Member
Joined 2023.
Amgad arrived in Australia with his family at the age of six. They left Egypt at a time of internal and external conflict to seek out peace, stability and opportunities in a new land.
For over 30 years Amgad has held several senior positions in tertiary and professional education for institutions such as University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Monash University and Open Universities Australia. As an executive and leader in these institutions he had the privilege of directly influencing and shaping strategy, building teams and organisational capabilities, and executing key initiatives that supported the institutions’ success and growth.
Amgad is passionate about the transformative power of education and community participation, especially as a means of breaking the cycle of disadvantage and isolation. He has a Bachelor of Media Studies and Master of Communications, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Anaya Latter
Board Member
Charrie Mata
Board Member​
Joined 2025.
Anaya is a seasoned marketer and communications expert with extensive experience in the arts, community sector, legal and social justice fields. She brings a strategic lens and insight into the power of brand building.
Her most recent role was Head of Marketing at ACMI, the museum of movies, TV and videogames in Fed Square. Since moving from Perth 20 years ago, Fitzroy has held a special place in her heart, and she is now proud to call Melbourne home. 
Charrie Mata
Board Member
Joined 2025.
Charrie is a front-end government lawyer with a strong interest in human rights and social justice. She has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Arts from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. During University, she had the opportunity to gain experience from Julian Burnside AO KC assisting him with legal pro bono cases concerning the treatment of refugees in Australia. Since then, Charrie has worked in civil litigation, construction and projects. She is also a Sessional Academic for Deakin University’s Law School. With her legal background and strong interest in education as a tool for equity and empowerment, Charrie is keen to contribute her skills to Fitzroy Neighbourhood House.
Peter Armstrong
Board Member
Joined 2025.
Peter is an experienced Director in ‘for purpose’ organisations with an extensive professional background in business management as a consultant and senior executive. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a certified Global Remuneration Professional. Peter is currently an advisory board member of the Melbourne Recital Centre Foundation and the Chairperson of an Owners Corporation.  He has previously held director and advisory board roles with the Southern Cross Philharmonia Orchestra, and Synergistic and held a leadership role in Victoria’s oldest presbyterian church. Peter has held executive roles in complex organisations going through major transformations and provided advisory and consulting services to a wide range of organisations. His director experience includes the establishment and renewal of effective governance and the development of a stronger strategic focus on organisation impact and delivery of purpose. His professional experience spans strategy development, culture transformation, remuneration design and administration, financial management, corporate and people governance practices, change management and leadership appointment and development.