Board of Management
MYSA is strongly committed to an ethos of accountability, transparency and continued service improvement that underpins its governance and quality assurance processes. It is this commitment to high service standards and an outcomes-focused approach that has established MYSA as the state representative advisory, advocacy and service delivery body for multicultural youth. Its work with young people from refugee backgrounds, their families and new and emerging communities; international students; and other groups of vulnerable and at risk young people, continues to gain prominence at the state and national levels as MYSA expands its operations and service focus while actively ensuring that the spotlight remains on young humanitarian entrants in particular and the range of issues impacting on their settlement and wellbeing.
Role of the Board
MYSA is governed by a Board of elected members drawn from the business, government and community services sectors who meet bi-monthly together with the Director in order to:
- Determine strategic priorities and directions and oversee the implementation of MYSA's Strategic Plan
- Review and evaluate service outcomes in accordance with MYSA's aims and objectives
- Manage the finances and assets of the organisation
- Monitor and manage risks
- Ensure that all ethical, legal and industrial responsibilities are met
- Ensure that all accountability requirements and contractual obligations to funding bodies are compliant
All new Board members receive comprehensive induction training on governance, ethical, legal and industrial responsibilities of Board members, as well as the aims, objectives, priorities and directions of the organisation that they will be serving in their new capacity.
Board members are volunteers who give up their time and expertise to help steer this innovative and dynamic organisation. There are other opportunities for professionals to register interest on MYSA's Strategic Professional Advisory Group which comprises of experts who provide pro bono strategic advice, support and guidance in the governance of the organisation.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the MYSA Board of Management or volunteering as a Strategic Professional Adviser please email the Executive Assistant.
Current Chairman: Mr Mofeed Shahin
Role of the Director
The organisation is led by the Director, Ms Carmen Garcia, who has over 10 years experience in the community services sector and state government. Ms Garcia reports directly to the Board via the Chair and is accountable for the strategic management of operations, business development, organisational profile and the sustainability and growth of MYSA.
Ms Garcia is supported by a strong leadership team that provides expertise across the agency's various portfolios.