Our People
NADO Governance Board and Executive Team
NADO is governed by a Board of community representatives who have business, community and disability interests.
The NADO Board is elected each year according to our constitution. Its members oversee the governance of the organisation, bringing their individual experience and expertise to the job and safeguarding and directing NADO’s future.
The services of NADO are quality checked and verified against the NDIS Practice Standards by the National Quality and Safeguards Commission. Our commitment to the highest possible standards is also demonstrated by our staff team.
Governance Board
The NADO Board honours the NADO vision by providing leadership and direction that safeguards the organisation and ensures its sustainability. This is achieved by upholding the following principles:
- Integrity and fairness
- Ethical and responsible governance
- Loyalty to all stakeholders
- Courage to innovate and advocate on behalf of people with disabilities
- Respect for others through a willingness and ability to listen and understand the thoughts, ideas and concerns from all cultures, beliefs and value systems
Percy Madon
President
Percy Madon commenced on the Board of NADO in 2013 and specialises in business leadership and management. Percy has worked with multinationals including SAP, IBM, PWC and E&Y and holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). He brings commercial experience and a passion for supporting people with disabilities. Percy’s commercial experience assists NADO’s transformation into a market-driven model under the NDIS.
Vanessa Griffin
Vice President
Vanessa Griffin commenced on the Board of NADO in 2019. Vanessa practised as a Registered Building Surveyor for over 20 years prior to specialising in the field of access. Vanessa has a passion and interest to ensure that the built environment is accessible and inclusive for all to enjoy. Vanessa is registered Access Consultant with AACA and also accredited to deliver NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation. Vanessa is a parent to a child with a genetic disability
Anil Puri
Treasurer
Anil Puri commenced on the Board of NADO in 2014 and specialises in business development, financial management, organisational systems and team development. He is a trained accountant with a Masters of Management and has many years of experience working in corporate businesses and with small and medium enterprises. Anil is passionate about helping NADO and its people to continue to adapt and grow in a changing environment.
Samuel Arnold
Director
Dr Samuel Arnold commenced on the Board of NADO in 2017. He is a registered psychologist and works as a lecturer in the School of Psychology, Western Sydney University. He is a committee member and past convenor of the Australian Psychological Society Psychology of Intellectual Disability and Autism Interest Group. Sam is passionate about the empowerment of people with disability to pursue a contributing life.
Susan Rochester
Director
Susan Rochester joined the Board in 2022. Susan has a Masters in Human Resource Management and has run a HR consulting and coaching practice since 1998. As a parent of an adult living with a disability, Susan is motivated to apply her business and personal experience to helping NADO achieve its Vision.
Natalie Jackson
Disability Advisory Board Member
Natalie is a parent of an adolescent with autism who also has sensory issues and severe anxiety. She brings an understanding of the advocacy needs experienced by families within NDIS, the education system as well as within the community. Natalie is the Head of Consumer Delivery at News Corp Australia and is a volunteer with the Autism Community Network, as well as being a previous member of the NADO Disability Advisory Board in 2024.
Disability Advisory Board
Anthony Mulholland
Disability Advisory Board Member
Anthony is an NDIS Participant and is actively involved in advocating for people with disability through his role as a member of the Penrith Council Disability Access Committee, and through his membership of the Council for Intellectual Disability, he contributes to committees and focus groups that support people with intellectual disability in a range of capacities. He is also a keen lobbyist to Government on transport matters.
Simon Jaeger
Disability Advisory Board Member
Simon is an NDIS Participant and is a strong advocate for people with disability, drawing on his personal experiences in dealing with the NDIS, Government agencies and service providers. He has assisted with research assignments for people with disabilities through organisations such as Roses in the Ocean, NDIA (Participant First) and other private research companies.
Kath Attree
Disability Advisory Board Member
Kath is an advocate and carer for her sister, a participant of the NDIS. Kath recognises the positive impacts the NDIS has had for her sister, but also the challenges for participants, their families and service providers as partners in the service delivery journey. Kath is a former MBA Director and Post Graduate Business Course Director and has worked in a research capacity on the NDIS sector to service providers
Chantelle Drosd
Disability Advisory Board Member
Chantelle Drosd is an NDIS participant who lives an independent life, achieving most things that she sets out to do. She says that her drive to achieve has much to do with her upbringing and her parents belief in her abilities. Chantelle has completed her Cert 3 in business, achieved a high distinction in her floristry course and currently works in supported employment. Chantelle’s involvement in the Disability Advisory Board offers her a chance to fulfill her goal of helping other people with disability by advocating for their rights.
Kathryn Pellatt
Disability Advisory Board Member
Simon is an NDIS Participant and is a strong advocate for people with disability, drawing on his personal experiences in dealing with the NDIS, Government agencies and service providers. He has assisted with research assignments for people with disabilities through organisations such as Roses in the Ocean, NDIA (Participant First) and other private research companies.
Executive Team
Denise Heath
Chief Executive Officer
Denise commenced at NADO in 2005 with a career background of coordinating and managing divisional areas of disability services. Her experience and tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources and Social Sciences bring together the leadership capabilities needed for the growth and evolutionary changes happening within the organisation itself and the sector.
Marlon Generoso
Chief Financial Officer
Marlon commenced at NADO in 2023 and brings over several years of experience in financial planning and analysis, risk management, and financial management accounting. He has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Accounting and is also a qualified member of CPA Australia. Marlon has had opportunities to build stakeholder relationships across the healthcare, childcare, community and disability sectors.
Brooke Wilkie
General Manager - Operations
Brooke commenced at NADO in 2006 with a career background of service coordination and management with Aging Disability and Home Care. Brooke’s passion for creating opportunities that enhance the lives of people with a disability is demonstrated through the numerous and unique projects emerging including volunteer manager of the NADO Touch Football team.
Deborah Ferreira
Marketing Manager
Deborah commenced with NADO in 2019 and has a broad corporate marketing background with career experience across the health, financial services and entertainment industries. Deborah brings a multi-faceted approach across both online and offline platforms. Her unique and professional skill set will be used to maximize the growth and development of NADO within the not-for-profit sector.
Julia Tierney
Human Resources Manager
Julia commenced in 2018 and brings to NADO over 14 years of HR expertise including Talent Management, Operational and Strategic HR Management, Performance Management and Workforce / Strategic Planning. Julia's knowledge is further enhanced with experience in managing business consolidations during acquisitions and merging of workforces in a seamless transition.
Linda Wilson
Community Engagement & Sponsorship Manager
Linda commenced in 2013 with a career background as an Executive Assistant including Event Management within the Corporate sector. As Community Engagement and Sponsorship Manager, Linda promotes brand awareness, while building ongoing business relationships, strengthening partnerships, and organising events to engage with the community in general.
Racheal Neal
QA Compliance Manager
Racheal joined NADO in 2024. With over 30 years’ experience in the disability sector, she has an appreciation for providing first-rate customer service to participants, business partners and team members. Racheal is committed to the highest levels of ethical, professional, and personal excellence. A passionate advocate for people with a disability, Racheal places participants at the centre of all practice – ensuring an environment that is conducive to success for all involved.
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