Fiona is a strategic finance and operations executive with a heart for community impact and a mind for transformation. With over 25 years of experience across government, energy, and not-for-profit sectors, she’s known for her inclusive leadership, financial acumen, and ability to drive enterprise-wide change.

Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Blueline Laundry Inc.—a purpose-led Tasmanian social enterprise—Fiona leads finance, ICT, and sustainability functions, aligning governance with growth and inclusive employment. Her career highlights include steering the City of Hobart through financial recovery and system transformation, advising whole-of-government finance initiatives, and managing complex M&A and tax strategies at Hydro Tasmania.

A Fellow of CPA Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fiona brings integrity, empathy, and strategic foresight to every role. She’s a proud Tasmanian who volunteers her expertise to local boards and sporting organisations, and mentors emerging leaders through CPA and government networks.

Having joined the Board of Adventure Patch in 2023, Fiona continues the legacy of her parents who were founding members of the original Blackmans Bay Children’s Services.

Rosie is originally from Hobart but has been I and out of the state over the past few decades. She has worked in risk management, health and safety and asset maintenance mainly in the minerals and energy sectors. Rosie has had 3 children move through Adventure Patch and is an advocate for our staff and the children in our care.

Jonno lives in Kingston with his wife and two daughters, Nora and Hayley. A Kingborough resident for more than 10 years, Jonno developed a strong appreciation for the great work Adventure Patch does in the Tasmanian community — and its philosophy of fun, exploring and imagination — through Nora’s time at Mountain View Day Care.

He brings to the Board extensive experience in corporate strategy, financial management and risk management across a range of Tasmanian organisations, and looks forward to contributing to Adventure Patch’s ongoing success.

Lynley lives in sunny Sorell and is a proud parent of three adult children and grandparent to two young grandsons.

A retired teacher, Lynley taught primarily Foods and Childcare and held numerous leadership roles throughout her career, along with strong involvement in the community. One of the highlights of her career was teaching Certificate II in Community Services (Children’s Focus) at Elizabeth College. She often says she learned as much as her students, as the role required her to research, write assignments and teach childcare policies and procedures, ensuring all knowledge and performance elements were mastered. Running weekly playgroup sessions also gave students the opportunity to put their learning into practice, develop leadership skills and gain real-life experience. Many of her former students have gone on to careers in childcare, and she takes great joy in seeing how successful they have become.

This is Lynley’s first board appointment, and she is looking forward to contributing to Adventure Patch and welcoming the opportunity to be involved in the wider community.

Kateryna Kiemele is a long-time local and parent who has seen firsthand the warmth, care and sense of belonging that Adventure Patch brings to families. Her own children have flourished during their time with the organisation, and she has always admired how Adventure Patch fosters connection — not only for children, but for the broader community through its welcoming events and outdoor experiences.

With more than 20 years of experience in strategy, finance and commercial leadership within the energy sector, Kateryna brings a strong foundation in governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement.

She is excited to contribute these skills as a Board member and to support Adventure Patch in continuing to create meaningful, enriching experiences for children and families.

Sam Loader is a Chartered Accountant with two decades of experience across public practice and the private sector. He currently serves as a Finance Manager in the aged care sector for a local not-for-profit organisation.

Sam’s roots are firmly planted in the Kingston area, where he lives and works. He is a proud parent with a daughter enrolled at Adventure Patch’s Mountain View service, and his family is excitedly awaiting the arrival of another addition.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys sports, CrossFit sessions and playing guitar. He is genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Adventure Patch and its community.

Nick Stowe and his family have lived in Blackmans Bay for seven years, and his daughter Evie has been a regular attendee at Illawarra OSHC for the past three years.

Nick’s experience spans the hospitality and tourism, energy and fleet industries, with roles across sales and marketing, business development, finance and stakeholder engagement in both the public and private sectors. He currently works for a Tasmanian Government Business Enterprise in vehicle fleet management.

In his spare time, Nick enjoys a round of golf, time in the garden and beach trips with his family and their two labradors.

He looks forward to giving back to the Adventure Patch team and supporting the services that children and families rely on so heavily.

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