Chris Lacey

Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary

Chris Lacey is the Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary of MCCI. Building on prior executive roles in non-profit community housing, family services and disability in the Illawarra & South West Sydney, and following senior roles in the NSW Public Service, Chris has led the MCCI team through a period of growth and change since mid-2016. With a passion for social justice and supporting the non-profit sector to rise to the challenges of meeting the needs of vulnerable communities, for over ten years Chris was also involved with Family Services Australia, a non-profit charity focussed on helping children, young people and families, with services throughout the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Northern-NSW and SE Qld.

Sarah Wilson

Executive Operations Manager

Sarah has over 17 years in the not for profit sector with experience in both Australia and the UK. Since joining MCCI in early 2018, Sarah has been working closely with the management team to implement quality improvement throughout the organisation with a focus on human resources, work health and safety, fleet and facilities management. Prior to her work at MCCI, Sarah worked as the Operations Manager for a regional peak body representing the community services industry and prior to that had experience in managing a variety of employment and learning and development programs. Sarah also has extensive experience in social enterprise, including the creation of a not for profit recruitment and labour hire business.

Daniela Mijajleska

Chief Financial Officer

With over 25 years of experience in various industries in Sydney’s corporate landscape, Daniela happily returned to her hometown of Wollongong, focussing on using her wealth of experience to work with people who make a positive impact on our community. Daniela’s unique approach to financial leadership has always blended strategic insight with empathy, focusing not just on bottom-line results, but on the people behind the numbers. With a proven track record and a passion for the well-being and growth of the careers of those she leads, Daniela is excited to continue her journey in a rewarding industry that aligns with her heart and vision.

Lynn Rix

Finance Manager

After commencing her career as a teacher, Lynn found a talent for maths and IT which led to a career in Finance. For over 25 years now, Lynn has enjoyed finance roles in a number of different industries. The largest part of her career has been spent in schools, and not-for-profits. With some database programming experience, Lynn is adept at finding more efficient ways of completing tasks. Having enjoyed the benefits of participating in team sports, Lynn finds the positive team environment at MCCI one of the most satisfying aspects of her work.

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Joanne King

General Manager People & Culture

Joanne has over 15 years experiences working in Human Resources. She has a passion and commitment to work collaboratively with organisational leaders and employees, and to ensure organisational growth, development and employee engagement. Joanne has a background in social work, counselling and human resources. She has worked within the government, not-for-profit and private sectors, and has a special interest in employee relations and strategic and change management. She believes that communication is essential in creating a positive work culture and achieving results.

Selen Akinci

General Manager Diversity & Inclusion

Selen has worked with and supported aged care providers, CALD community organisations, advocacy organisations and government to inform policy development, capacity building and culturally appropriate services delivery. She has a background in sociology and social work, and worked with Family & Community Services and as a behaviour support clinician.

Allyson Pazos

General Manager Settlement & Youth Services

Allyson joined MCCI in 2017 after five years of community sector experience working with families and children from CALD and refugee backgrounds. Allyson brings this experience together with her 14 years in the corporate sector to deliver best practice programs for young people and their families from CALD backgrounds in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

Smriti Sharma

Regional Care Manager (ACT)

Smriti brings over nine years of leadership experience in Australia, shaped by her background from Nepal and studies across India and Australia. She holds a Master of Management for Engineers from Central Queensland University and a Master of Information Technology from Charles Sturt University, building strong capabilities in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and aligning people, processes, and technology. Her previous role as an operations manager in the NDIS sector strengthened her expertise in service delivery, compliance, risk management, and team development. Smriti is passionate about leadership and creating supportive, collaborative workplaces where people can thrive.

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Katrina Hayward

Aged Care Transition Manager

Katrina started her career as a community support worker and later moved into various coordinator and leadership positions for large aged care providers in the region, supporting seniors finding solutions to living independently and well at home. She has a wide range of experience in corporate, franchise and family business employment situations. Her industry knowledge includes aged care, home care, health care, financial and barter systems. A varied background from base-level to management positions has created a broad range of competencies backed by a clear understanding of both business principles and great client communication ensuring quality delivery of person-centred care.

Claire Wei

Clinical Practice Manager

Claire, a registered nurse with a Master of Nursing (Leadership), brings a diverse background from Australia and China. Her experience includes research roles at the University of Wollongong, contributing to several published journals. As clinical practice manager, Claire combines her expertise in quality assurance, policy development, audits, and training with clinical leadership. She oversees the nursing team and provides clinical consultancy to ensure safe, person-centred, and evidence-based care. With her unique blend of academic and practical experience, Claire is committed to strengthening clinical practice and quality care.

Kylie Franklin

Allied Health Manager

Kylie brought more than 20 years of experience as an exercise physiologist in the private sector when she joined MCCI’s inaugural allied health program in 2020. With a background in self-employment, she understands the importance of balancing business and clinical needs while maintaining a strong focus on growth through quality service. Kylie works with MCCI’s multidisciplinary team to assist clients, their families, and communities to support improved health outcomes, independent living, healthy ageing, and overall wellbeing.