Care2Serve Board
Will McShane
CHAIR
Will has more than 25 years’ experience working in accounting, financial services and leadership roles across a variety of industries in Tasmania. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for TasTAFE, delivering vocational education for Tasmanians to support employment and the state. Will was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Kriticos Nominees, a locally owned family business overseeing the tourism, hospitality, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Previously, Will was the Treasurer of MyState Limited for over a decade and has worked in local specialist Chartered Accountancy firms (business recovery and insolvency).
Will has been actively involved in not-for-profit governance for nearly a decade, serving as a board member and, most recently, as Chair of Lady Gowrie Tasmania. He brings to the board significant expertise across all areas of finance, including financial analytics, budgeting, capital and risk management.
Will is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Information Systems) from the University of Tasmania, a Master of Applied Finance from Kaplan, and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
Ros Atkinson
DEPUTY CHAIR
Ros is the current CEO and corporate legal practitioner for Youth, Family and Community Connections Inc., having been appointed to the role in 2007 and again in 2013 following a merger. Prior to this, Ros worked as a barrister, gaining extensive experience in criminal law, youth justice and family violence. She was also involved in the implementation of the Tasmanian Safe at Home program.
Ros has significant skills and knowledge in leadership, human resources, industrial relations, policy development, quality improvement and accreditation and not-for-profit board governance. She is a former Board Member and President of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Council of Tasmania, Vice President and Board Member of the Youth Network of Tasmania, and Board Member of Families and Children Tasmania.
Ros has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a Diploma in Management and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
In her spare time, she is an avid trekker, camper and traveller.
Andrew Paynter
DIRECTOR
Andrew has extensive experience working in manufacturing, sales, financial services, tourism and profit-for-purpose sectors, having held senior leadership roles both in Tasmania and interstate. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of St John Ambulance Tasmania, a community-focused organisation with a significant volunteer base.
Prior to this, Andrew was the Managing Director of NRMA Tasmania, overseeing a portfolio of iconic Tasmanian tourism businesses, after serving seven years in senior operational leadership roles at the RACT.
Andrew has held a number of board positions, including chairing governance sub-committees. He brings to the board significant expertise in finance, governance, risk management and volunteering organisations.
Andrew holds postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration.
Dr Julian Watchorn
DIRECTOR
Julian holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Computer Science), Honours in Psychology, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tasmania. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Julian has also completed studies in Blockchain Strategy and Solutions through RMIT and Oxford University, and Applied Technologies at the University of Tasmania.
He has previously served as President of the Tasmanian Branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and National President of the Australasian Critical Incident Stress Association (ACISA).
Julian is practising as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice, with more than 25 years’ experience working in Tasmania. He specialises in child, adolescent and family psychology, as well as stress and trauma management.
Throughout his career, Julian has been committed to supporting foster and kinship carers in Tasmania. Since 2017, he has collaborated with the Foster and Kinship Carers Association of Tasmania (FKAT) to develop and deliver training and support programs for foster and kinship carers across the state.
Julian is currently completing a Master of Cyber Security and Forensics at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
Sam Wesson
DIRECTOR
Sam has more than 15 years’ experience working in accounting and leadership roles across a variety of industries throughout Australia. He began his career in public practice, then spent 10 years in the advertising and communications industry, working with large corporate and independent agencies.
Sam is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Lady Gowrie Tasmania, a not-for-profit organisation that predominantly provides early childhood education and care services across the state.
He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Entrepreneurship) from the University of Tasmania.
Sam joined the Board in 2021 and has served as Chair of the Finance, Risk & Audit Committee since March 2022.
Izzy Dewar
DIRECTOR
Izzy is a young carer from the North-West Coast. She has been caring for her mother and her brother since she was 8 years old. Izzy is currently studying a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Occupational Therapy.
She has served as a member of the Minister’s Carers Advisory Council and won a 2023 Tasmanian Young Achiever Award. Izzy received her black belt in karate at the age of 14 and is now a certified karate instructor. She teaches self-defence and helps run empowerment programs for people who have been bullied. Izzy is providing valuable insights from her lived experience to the Board.
Lisa McConnon
DIRECTOR
Lisa is an experienced executive and business owner with a strong track record in strategic leadership, governance, and organisational transformation across the disability, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors. She is the founder of a consulting company focused on leadership development, operational strategy, and people and culture.
Lisa has held executive roles across Australia, including as CEO of a disability service provider in Tasmania. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in HR, corporate services, stakeholder engagement, and workforce development, underpinned by a people-first approach.
A Telstra Business Women’s Award winner, Lisa’s leadership is grounded in integrity and transparency. She is all about creating high-performing, values-aligned workplaces and supporting leaders through growth and change.
She is dedicated to growing potential in others and enjoys her time mentoring women in navigating career transitions and young professionals seeking resilience strategies and long-term success.
Lisa holds formal qualifications in business and is recognised by AHRI as a CPHR.
She is passionate about contributing to Tasmania’s social impact sector through both her consulting work and mentorship.
Dr Samantha (She/Her)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr Samantha Fox is the CEO of Carers Tasmania, the peak body for informal family and friend carers and its service delivery arm Care2Serve. Prior to her current role, Samantha was a director on the boards of Carers Tasmania and Care2Serve. Samantha is passionate about helping communities, teams, and individuals to achieve their social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspirations.
