Our Team & Board
Our belief is that the only way you can solve complex problems is by bringing together diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. We’re a powerhouse of diverse and eclectic skills ranging from our hardworking therapy dog, Magic, to a team of over 120 people ranging from chefs, baristas, bakers, roasters, cafe staff and urban farmers to psychologists, allied health professionals, storytellers, admin people, changemakers and strategists. We’re proudly diverse and dynamic. And whilst we’re big thinkers and dreamers, we’re adept at turning ideas into action and change. Our culture is warm, inclusive, generous and we always try to invite more people to the table. But we’re also youthful, playful and energetic. We get shit done.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Bec terrifies and inspires us daily, and probably in equal amounts. She connects dots invisible to everyone else, and brings endless energy and enthusiasm to problem solving and reimagining the future.
Rebecca (Bec) Scott
Co-Founder & CEO
Kate is a profound people whisperer with a host of secret skills; if she can’t put you at ease with kindness and empathy, her therapy dog will.
Kate Barrelle
Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer
Elise is the superglue of STREAT, making sure we’re doing good for people and the planet, while spreading kindness, reassurance and practical advice.
Elise Bennetts
Deputy CEO & Chief Relationships Officer
Greg is the only CFO we know who can explain finance to anyone while also recommending a great 70s soundtrack to populate a spreadsheet to.
Greg Edelmaier
Chief Finance Officer
Kate Carrucan
Chief People Officer
Magic is our therapy dog and is rated 109% by all of our young people. She’s everyone’s favourite employee at STREAT.
Magic
Therapy Dog & Branch Manager
OUR BOARD
Gillian is a multilingual, internationally experienced leader in outcomes measurement, with a proven track record as a strategic and effective board member.
Gillian Turnbull
Board Chair
Olivia is an executive level social change leader, advisor and perpetual student. Olivia is General Manager, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Director of Chuffed.org, Chair of the Centre for Eye Research.
Olivia Hilton
Board Director
Nathan is Founder and Creative Director of The Mulberry Group and Common Ground Project, with 25+ years leading hospitality in Melbourne. He brings a strong focus on purpose, community impact, and inclusive spaces.
Nathan Toleman
Board Director
Elinor is an experienced legal, risk and compliance adviser who has extensive experience working in service industries, particularly financial services and information technology.
Elinor Colaso
Board Director
Bec has an unwavering belief that the future is ours to create, and she fills us with the optimism and courage to launch headlong into it.
Rebecca (Bec) Scott
Co-Founder & CEO
Kate co-founded STREAT in 2009. She’s a clinical and forensic psychologist who is passionate about behaviour change, sustainable and impactful outcomes, and building bridges for marginalised people. Her award-winning PhD on violent extremism underpins Australia’s early intervention programs.
Kate Barrelle
Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer
Haleena is a Human Geography Honours student who is passionate about how knowledge production can create a better world for the people and creatures living in it.
Haleena Nguyen
Board Director
Phymei is a public health professional focused on intersectional approaches to complex social issues, including gender equity, racial discrimination, climate justice and mental wellbeing. She leads mental health reform work at the Victorian Department of Health.
Phymei Liu
Board Director
Meg is a lawyer in Projects, Infrastructure and Construction at MinterEllison, advising public and private clients on infrastructure and procurement. She has a strong interest in education, inclusion and mental wellbeing.
Meg Reid
Secretary