As a young child Deb was involved with charity work helping her Mum with Meals On Wheels and other causes. Her charity work continued on aiding numerous charities over the decades when needed.

​Deb is self employed with a management background, largely in marketing. Well over a decade ago she founded/co-founded the large, information and support groups: Special Needs Adoption Australia, Adoption Australia and Singles Adoption Australia, among others.

​Knowing that many well-meaning people tend to donate items that are not needed or cannot be used in an emergency situation, and also that many people want to help but don't know where or how, Deb devised a model that mobilises and educates the community while helping those in need, as organised and fast as possible and Bayside Community Emergency Relief was born.

As a long-time Bayside resident, Jen is passionate about supporting her community and making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing hardship. With strong leadership skills, business operations, and a people management background, she brings valuable expertise to Bayside Community Emergency Relief (BCER).

Jen’s professional experience spans senior executive roles, where she has led transformational change, championed workplace culture, and driven business success along with owning retail businesses in clothing and automotive.

Jen was looking for an opportunity to give back in a meaningful way—BCER provided the perfect avenue to do so.

Motivated by a deep love for people and a desire to create positive change, Jen is committed to using her skills to support BCER’s mission. She is passionate about helping families in crisis, improving the lives of others and fostering a sense of hope within the community. Outside of her volunteer work, Jen enjoys travelling, reading, tennis, motor racing and spending time by the ocean with her partner and beloved cocker spaniel, Mochi.

Louis is a Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years of experience in finance and strategy across a diverse range of industries. Starting from a Big Four accounting firm, and now an accounting manager in a payment solution company, he is keen to give back to community through his financial knowledge through supporting Bayside Community Emergency Relief.

Louis first volunteered after finishing his accountancy studies and did regular hospital visits and community support in his hometown (Johor, Malaysia), providing aid for those who needed it. After migrating to Australia, Louis continues his involvement in charitable activities such as humanitarian aid, weekend community school and nursing home visits.

Having experienced hardship in the past, this drives Louis to offer hope to those who face difficulties and to ultimately build a more compassionate world.

Born in Vietnam Tracy arrived in Australia as a young child with her family as refugees in the 1980’s, Tracy experienced the life changing blessings that organisations such as BCER provided to people in need

and is a strong believer in the work that BCER does and the initiatives that are timely deployed which directly helps improve the lives of others in our community. Tracy was first drawn to BCER as a contributor in response to the bushfire emergency in 2020. Since then, she has been a supporter of BCER over the years.

With a finance and property industry background and more than 20 years of experience in the private sector, Tracy hopes that she can use her experience to make a greater contribution to the community and provide help to others like the support that was once accorded to her family.

Based in Bayside, Gabriela is a dynamic leader in commercial industrial real estate, dedicated to empowering women and mentoring young girls aspiring to succeed in the industry. Speaking seven languages, she connects with a diverse clientele and navigates the complexities of her business and various market challenges with ease.

With a strong background in the corporate environment and a passion for volunteering, Gabriela aims to enhance revenue and streamline operations at BCER. Drawing from her previous board positions, she emphasizes stakeholder engagement and public relations, fostering relationships that drive growth and collaboration. Her strategic insights, combined with her strong business connections, position BCER for greater success while positively impacting the community.

Outside of work, Gabriela loves sailing, is a member of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club and the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria. She enjoys a fulfilling family life in the vibrant Bayside community with her partner Bruno and their two toy poodles, Bacci and Buba. With her active lifestyle and dedication to success, Gabriela inspires those around her to pursue their aspirations in both family and profession

Nubu is a passionate and creative graphic designer with a dedication and love for community service. Joining BCER, she blends her professional skills with her desire to make a positive impact. With more than five years of experience in the marketing, social media, and graphic design fields, Nubu has served as a lead graphic designer and art director for numerous European projects, such as the LifeSaver Project (BioTech), and has volunteered her skills extensively for organisations that focus on supporting the community, the environment, and people.

Patricia joined Bayside Community Emergency Relief to give back to the community and give herself a purpose. She was previously a fundraising officer with the Special Olympics helping raise much needed funds to get athletes essential equipment and travel expenses.

She enjoys fundraising for causes and interacting with people for all backgrounds and couldn’t think of a more deserving charity to give her time and effort to.