WHO WE ARE: Current Executive

As an initial founder of WVNA, Ramon has developed into a capable and experienced leader in the not-for-profit community.

In 2013, Ramon was a co-founder of the Women Veterans Network Australia, previously mentor/facilitator and female team leader for Trojan's Trek. Ramon currently is the team leader for two groups of volunteers for EAT UP Australia whilst also being a volunteer member for Orange Sky Australia.
Ramon retired from the Australian Regular Army after 16 years of exemplary service - her career started at the age of 17 in Transport Corps: During her service, Ramon completed multiple deployments to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, until a medical injury required her transition.
Ramon is a passionate advocate for women veterans, and currently sits on many ex-service organisation (ESO) committee’s, including the highly regarded Department of Veteran Affairs - Women Veterans ’Policy Forum.
Ramon currently lives in Townsville.

Natalie is a Canberra based Businesswomen/CEO, starting her own large company in 2009. 
Natalie is a veteran of both the Australian Regular Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force - serving for 24 years: including a deployment to East Timor.
 

Natalie is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy and the University of New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in the Arts, and Masters degrees in both Business and Technology, and Project Management. Natalie is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

She also currently acts as the Deputy Chair for the Prime Minsters Advisory Council for Veteran’s Employment.

Melanie has chosen to pursue her passion to help fellow veterans by working as a
volunteer in the veteran community for over 15 years. Through this work Melaine
has obtained extensive experience liaising with all levels of government
and those within the community. Melainie's success in this area has stemmed from
her strong interpersonal and leadership attributes, her collegiate and
collaborative approach to work and her exceptional communication, time
management and organisational skills.
Melainie's work in this area was formally recognised by the Gold Coast City Council
in 2021, when she was awarded the Australia Day Community Service Award.

Karen is a professional Corporate Manager and Chief Operating Officer with over 20 years experience managing and growing the highly successful Sigma Bravo business. Following the Sigma Bravo sale to KBR she took on the role of Director, Business Systems within KBR. She is a Director of the Canberra Cyberhub.

Karen holds a primary Bachelor’s degree - Management from James Cook University, and a Masters in Human Resource Management from UNSW, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

In addition to her professional credentials, Karen is a mother of 4 children, and has served in both the Australian Regular Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force.