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| Brian Doyle - HYMC Chairman Well known legal specialist and father of four, Brian has welcomed the challenge of leading the HYMC through its next development phase. With more than 45 years experience in the court system, the Newcastle-based lawyer and senior consultant with Turnbull Hill Lawyers believes the many mentoring groups that help young people in our community, need ongoing support. |  |
| Melinda Smith - HYMC Vice Chair Melinda began her career as a cadet journalist with NBN Television more than 20 years ago and has also worked in public relations and radio. Along with presenting NBN News bulletins and working in a corporate marketing role, Melinda also co-ordinates NBN Cares project, a major HYMC partner. |  |
| John Dickeson - Treasurer Since retiring from Hunter Health after a 32-year career in the Pathology Service, John has been involved in a number of voluntary activities. These range from projects to help improve the transition from working life to retirement, to assisting students at risk of dropping out of school without any clearly defined goals. John is an active mentor with Plan-It Youth which operates in high schools across the Hunter Region. |  |
| Jill Wyborn - Secretary Jill has worked at the Hunter Business Chamber for more than a decade and is currently HBC Manager, Policy and Administration. Jill shares a personal interest and passion for the welfare and future of the region’s young people. Email: jill.wyborn@nswbc.com.au |  |
| Damien Ward - Member of marketing, scholarships and conference committees Damien is a retired corporate executive. He has many years experience in management, human resource management and marketing. In addition to being a HYMC committee member he is also an active member of the marketing, scholarships and conference sub committees. Damien also voluntarily mans the HYMC's 1300 number. |  |
| Judith Wood - Membership Officer Judith has worked in education and has been involved in voluntary activities in developing countries. Since retiring from the Health Department, where she worked for a mental health education unit, Judith has been an active mentor with Plan-it Youth and has also been involved with literacy programs for primary students.
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| Matt Schultz - Committee Member Matt, 23, is a passionate youth worker who was born and bred in the Hunter Region. He began working with young people as a volunteer more than six years ago. He is currently the Mentor Coordinator of a local youth-focussed charity, RUSH Mentoring Services. Matt is a passionate and active advocate for youth and their issues, especially in his own city - Lake Macquarie.
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