Sirovilla Board

Sirovilla is governed by a skills-based voluntary Board, which meets monthly (other than January) and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation.

The Board is responsible for Strategic and Corporate Governance which ensures the longevity, financial and social sustainability and on-going viability of the Villages.

Kate Kerkin
- Chair - BA (I-IONS) MASTERS OF PUBLIC POLICY; PHD
Social planner consultant with strong experience in social infrastructure needs and strategic planning. Kate has recently worked with Hal Bisset and John Thomson to develop the City of Greater Geelong Social Housing Plan 2018 - 2014. Kate joined the Board in 2015.
Cynthia Scherer
- Deputy Chair - BS (HONS), MASTER OF ARTS
Cynthia has over 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit and philanthropic sectors in the United States and Australia.

Cynthia brings knowledge and understanding of direct service delivery, program development and management, evaluation, technical assistance and training, fundraising and grantmaking.

Cynthia is currently General Manager of the Anthony Costa Foundation, a family foundation in the Geelong region.

Cynthia joined the Board in 2022
Michael Hogan
- Treasurer - BBus, CPA
Michael brings financial management experience from an extensive career with not for profit aged and acute care providers in regional and metropolitan settings. He has also been a member of a not for profit community based Board. Michael joined the Board in 2021.
Brydon King
- Board Member - BA Town Planning
Brydon joined the Board in 2019. Brydon has worked in the Geelong region over his career including as Manager Planning & Development at Surf Coast Shire and General Manager Development & Community Services at Colac Otway Shire. Brydon successfully completed the Committee for Geelong - Leaders for Geelong Program in 2013-2015 and currently operates a consultancy business assisting Local Government and private clients with land use planning applications and projects. Brydon has a keen interest in affordable housing and social infrastructure development.
Paul Jamieson
- Board Member - Grad Dip SpEd, Dip T Prim, Dip Mgt, Dip Project Mgt
Paul has been a Board member since 2019. Paul has held Senior Management roles in Local Govt, Disability Services and Education. He has led successful teams and projects in Community Development, Social Planning, Customer Services, Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management and Disability Services.
Shirley Rooney
- Board Member - BA(Hons) LLB and Graduate Diploma Corporate Governance
Shirley, a qualified and practicing lawyer, lives in Geelong and considers that volunteer community involvement is one way she can contribute to bettering the lives and welfare of members of our community. Shirley joined the Board in 2019.
Jessica Connor Kennedy
- Board Member - BAgSci (Hons), GradDip Education (Secondary), GradDip RurSysMgt
Jessica brings to the board experience in strategy, team performance, organisational design and community engagement across areas including health, education and agriculture. Jessica has led large-scale democratic engagement processes for government agencies and non-government authorities and has supported organisations through periods of community outrage and crisis, facilitating constructive communication and resolving conflict. Jessica now runs a consultancy, whilst previous roles include Consumer Engagement Manager and Manager of Spiritual Care at Barwon Health. She has also been a board member of a charity organisation and is committed to social justice. Jessica joined the board in 2023.
Simon Serebryanikov
- Board Member - BE / BCom, Grad Dip PM, GAICD
Project professional with 20+ years large project and operations experience, with a strong background in infrastructure, mining and O&G industries. Simon has a keen interest in regional infrastructure and affordable housing; bringing knowledge in risk management, financial/commercial controls, and process governance to the board.
Libby Stapleton
- Board Member - BA Public Relations, GAICD
Libby is a recent graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and brings a wealth of experience through her role as Councillor, and former Mayor of the Surf Coast Shire. A long-time resident of the region, she is dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to quality, affordable housing needs. Libby has a professional background in public relations and joined the Board in 2024.
Simon Loader
- Board Member - Grad Dip in Social Science (Planning)
Simon Loader has worked in the Geelong region for over 15 years, most recently as a Senior Principal at Tract Consultants, leading their Geelong office and Team Leader of their Victorian operation.

Simon is a member of the Committee for Geelong’s Strategy & Policy Committee, the Property Council of Australia’s Geelong Committee and Co-Chair of the G21 Regional Alliance’s Transport & Planning Pillar along with a former Chair and committee member of the Geelong Community Foundation’s Philanthropy 500 Program.

Simon brings knowledge and skills in the not-for-profit & philanthropy sector, governance, project management, social/aged/retirement housing and financial management.