Rich in diversity and expertise, the COTA team is spread across South Australia’s metropolitan and regional areas to all ensure that our older communities are heard, represented and included in a vast range of programs and services.
Our Board
COTA SA's Board is comprised of people from diverse backgrounds who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure COTA SA and everything we do is guided strategically into the future.
Our team
Meet the team who work to make COTA SA's vision a reality.
Our leadership team
Our staff
Policy and Engagement
Jodi Slater — Policy and Engagement Officer
Programs
Germaine Rowberry — Community Programs Manager
Desmond Ford — Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network Manager
Jackie Wurm — Project Officer, Rainbow Hub
Julie Lawrie — Specialist Aged Care Systems Navigator
Trudy Gore – Ageing Well Coordinator
John Moran – Ageing Well Coordinator - Country
Rachel Telfer — Project Officer, Seniors on Board
Adam Drazil - COTA Visitors Officer
Strength for Life
Sophie Beers — Manager, Strength for Life
Clara Tait — Cultural Diversity Officer, Strength for Life
Silver Rainbow Training and Consulting Team
Mona Khizam — Silver Rainbow Team Leader
Cris Davis
Syd Farrell
Peter Jones
Pam Price
The Plug-in
Rachael Nielsen — Project Manager
Elyse Lloyd — Project Officer
Allison Kane — Associate
Pablo Gonzales — Associate
Sharmilla Zaluski — Associate
Communications
Hilary Abel — Communications Advisor
Kirsteen Roy — Digital Media & IT Officer
Administration
Ross Atkinson — Executive Assistant
Tanya Kecojevic — Office Administrator
Emily Berry — Customer Service & Administration Coordinator
Paloma Wraith — Volunteer Coordinator