Meet the Team

Louise Harrison

Traveling through Northern Australia 25 years ago, Louise got hooked on the Top End’s vast natural landscapes, rich culture, and outdoor lifestyle. She has mostly lived and worked here ever since, and is grateful to call Garramilla home.

Phil Scott

Phil travelled through the Top End with his family on a trip around Australia and fell in love with its unique people, landscapes and culture. He believes healthy communities are confident, connected, empowered, engaged in decision making.

Cath McLeish - Chairperson

Cath adopted the NT as her home in 2017 and is raising a young family in vibrant Darwin. She has worked and volunteered with a huge range of community organisations and loves to tackle problems as part of a team.

Sarah Katz

Sarah loves the cultural diversity, wild landscapes and sense of realness of the Top End. Sarah joined VoTE because she believes in the power of respectful listening to enable connected and informed participation in what matters in our communities.

Jacqui Taylor

Jacqui is inspired by natural, healthy ecosystems and engaged, honest people. She comes to VoTE with a keen interest in improving our engagement with democracy and decision makers.

Kathie Chappell

Kathie loves Darwin and the natural beauty of the NT. She is committed to keeping the environment healthy. Having adopted Darwin as her home after travelling to and from the NT over the past 18 years,

Gabrielle Smith

Gabe Smith has had amazing opportunities in the NT. In return, she wants to contribute to civil society and community democracy here in the Territory.