Executive Director - Victorian Deaf Education Institute
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Gene has been involved in the disability sector, for more than 25 years, in a variety of roles including - as a professional social worker, as a policy analyst and program manager, and has played a leadership role in significant disability reform initiatives. Gene started her professional life with selection into the Australian Public Sector’s graduate leadership development program. Through this program Gene developed a depth of understanding of public policy and systemic reform processes - this influenced her future career direction. After completing a postgraduate degree in Social Administration, Gene’s work focused on the management of disability reform programs. Appointed as a senior manager to work on reform agendas in a variety of organizations over time, Gene’s work has included working with individuals, with consumer groups and communities, and partnering with organizations to enable people with disabilities to have opportunities for improved access to education, work and community participation.
Tertiary Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Adelaide University; Post Graduate Degree - Social Administration, Flinders University.
Professional Membership: Gene is a qualified Social Worker and a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.