Paddle WA Board

Jocelyn is a Paddle Australia Flatwater Kayak Instructor and has been paddling recreationally for 30 years. Jocelyn has participated in the Avon Descent, played canoe polo and currently paddles sea kayaks and surf skis.  She is an active member of the Swan Canoe Club. Professionally, Jocelyn is a pharmacist and is currently the Executive Officer of the Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting. Jocelyn brings strong skills in governance, marketing, risk management and policy development to the Paddle WA Board.

Leonie has been a highly involved member of the paddling community for many decades and was president of Ascot Kayak Club for 8 years. She was inducted as an AKC Life Member upon her resignation to recognise her role in the club’s development. Leonie is Paddle WA’s most qualified instructor, running PAQS Education courses across WA. She was instrumental in the growth of the LiveLighter Paddle Academy. Leonie owns her own paddle tour business on the Swan River called Water Wanderers.

Gillian is a marine scientist and ocean lover. She enjoys recreational paddling with friends and her two young twin sons. With post graduate qualifications in business leadership, and as a business owner and managing Director she brings a diversity of skills to paddle wa including, leadership, Strategic planning & implementation, Problem solving, Risk assessment and management, Policy development and Financial acumen.  Gillian is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Gillian is passionate about the environment and a sustainable future in her personal and professional life – and hopes to also contribute this knowledge and experience to Paddle WA.  

Corporate lawyer with 20+ years of international experience across Australia, Bermuda, BVI, and the Cayman Islands. Sal has spent his professional career between private legal practice, and in-house executive roles in a range of sectors.  Skilled in M&A, fundraising, commercial transactions, legal strategy, GRC, with senior advisory roles across ASX, NYSE, LSE, NASDAQ, and TSX-listed companies. An experienced director and company secretary having held a seat at Citco Group and advising BlackRock operating entities and funds. Educated in South Africa, the UK, US, and Australia. 

With over 20 years of experience in professional sports management and compliance, Rachel offers deep expertise in governance, strategic risk management, and organisational performance. She has a proven ability to align business operations with long-term strategic goals, strengthening integrity frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance across complex sporting environments.

Rachel’s leadership spans both High-Performance and Participation sectors, where she has delivered growth strategies, driven stakeholder engagement, and implemented policies that balance athlete welfare with sustainable organisational outcomes. Her Board contributions are underpinned by strong commercial acumen, a focus on accountability and transparency, and a commitment to safeguarding and good governance. 

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