Welcome to Our Newly Appointed Board Members
20 January 2026
Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of Suzanne Calicetto, Natasha Roe, and Kate Hands as Non-Executive Directors to our Board.
Their wealth of experience, strategic insight, and commitment to our mission will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our impact.
Together, we look forward to working in partnership to advance our vision of walking with those Young People most in need, empowering them to live full and hope-filled lives.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Suzanne, Natasha, and Kate as they begin this important journey with us.
Suzanne is an experienced finance and corporate governance leader with expertise in corporate finance, tax, risk management, and large-scale transformation. She is passionate about building high-performing teams and creating environments where people thrive. Her leadership philosophy focuses on empowerment, accountability, and developing future leaders. Suzanne values continuous learning and is inspired by Flexis’ mission to help Young People rebuild confidence, curiosity, and hope through education, aligning her commitment to fostering growth and meaningful outcomes.
Tasha is a proud Nyikina and Yawuru woman, born and educated on Larrakia Country in Darwin. With 20 years of experience, she works with Catholic Education Northern Territory to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, enrichment, and partnerships, drawing on her background in secondary HPE/Maths teaching and systemic cultural responsiveness. Passionate about culturally appropriate education, Tasha advocates for adapting opportunities to students rather than expecting students to do all the adapting.
Kate Hands joins EREA Flexi Schools as a Non-Executive Director, bringing broad cross-sector leadership experience. Her career spans executive roles in health care, education, finance, and project management, complemented by service on large not-for-profit boards focused on strengthening community impact. Kate looks forward to supporting EREA Flexi Schools’ mission through practical insight, thoughtful governance, and a deep commitment to aligning strategy with purpose for sustainable outcomes for Young People.
