About Us

Learn about Down Syndrome NSW, who we are and what we do.

Our Board

The Board of Directors at Down Syndrome NSW bring a wealth of professional and lived experience, as well as a strong commitment to our vision, mission and goals.

Carolyn Quinn

Carolyn Quinn
President

Appointed
Director
Aug 2024

Appointed
Vice-President
Sep 2024

Elected
President
Dec 2024

Chris Herbert
Vice President

Elected
Director 
Oct 2020

Re-elected
Director
Oct 2022

Elected
Vice-President
Dec 2024

Rosemary Bishop
Secretary

Appointed
Director 
Nov 2024

Elected
Secretary
Dec 2024

Ian Skinner
Treasurer

Elected
Treasurer
Dec 2024

Lynn Legge
Director

Elected
Oct 2020

Re-elected
Oct 2022

Resigned
May 2024

Appointed
Aug 2024

Elected
Dec 2024

Margot Elliffe Director

Stepped Down
Oct 2021

Appointed
Secretary 
Feb 2022

Elected
Secretary
Oct 2023

Elected
Director
Dec 2024

Sabrina Forte
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Geoff Johnston
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Louise Easson
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Jenny Lai
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Isabel Ramirez
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Zoey O'Hehir
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Mark Donachie
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Nicole Fiatarone
Director

Elected
Dec 2024

Down Syndrome NSW would like to acknowledge the contributions of time and expertise of previous Board members who resigned in 2024:

Lorraine Clark AM (Oct 2020 - Oct 2024)
Nicholas Gotsis (Oct 2019 - Oct 2024)
Anne-Maree Zofrea (Feb 2024 - Aug 2024)
Rene Pennock (Oct 2019 - May 2024)
Gavin Dietz (Feb 2024 - Jul 2024)
Nick Lee (Oct 2023 - Apr 2024)

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