TYO GOVERNANCE
Tasmanian Youth Orchestra is governed by a voluntary Board with a suite of diverse skills. The Board provides governance oversight for the organisation, including strategic planning, financial control, legal compliance and review of organisational performance. The Board is stable, aligned, progressive and innovative, with the majority of its members having served two to eight years. This Board has led a transformation of the organisation over the past five years and has a strong vision and strategy for the future.
The Board is supported by three dedicated sub-committees, which provide focused support and recommendations on specific areas of TYO's activities.
JONATHAN DUDDLES
Chair
Jonathan has extensive experience in governance and management of community based not-for-profit organisations. An amateur musician, Jonathan joined the TYO Board in 2012 and is passionate about inspiring young people to play and enjoy music.
Jonathan is Director of Development at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation leading a global capital campaign and was previously CEO of Greening Australia in Tasmania and Victoria. Jonathan is a non-Executive Director with Give2Asia Australia, a subsidiary of USA based charity Give2Asia. Jonathan is a Winston Churchill Fellow and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
SALLY CHANDLER
Deputy Chair
Sally joined the TYO Board in 2020 and brings particular experience in marketing and strategy. Sally is an international trade specialist and has lived and worked in Italy, Sweden and the United Kingdom. She holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of International Business. Sally loves to see young people thrive and fully embraces innovation.
JEREMY YOUNG
Secretary
Jeremy Young is a parent of two former TYO musicians and after enjoying the great experiences TYO brings its musicians, joined the Board in 2014. Jeremy is an IT Project Manager bringing experience in systems and processes. He took up string playing to fully appreciate the challenging and impressive musical achievements of TYO’s players and he plays in the Southern Tasmanian Community Orchestra.
RUTH SINCLAIR
Board Member
Ruth joined the TYO board in 2016, bringing a lifelong commitment to fostering the talents and development of people and organisations so they may grow more deeply into their potential. As an organisational development and HR practitioner and consultant, Ruth's expertise in people, cultural, leadership development and business transformation has seen her working in Australia and overseas in these areas. She holds a BA, graduate qualifications in Strategic HR and Employment Relations, an MA in Theological Studies, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a certified Professional Integral Coach. Ruth loves how music can reconnect us with ourselves and others in sometimes surprising and beautiful ways.
ROSS COPPING
Board Member
Ross joined the TYO board in 2016.
He is member of several other not-for-profit boards. Ross is a digital media strategist and enjoys working with businesses at various stages of development. Ross has experience in politics, campaign management and strategy. He is committed to supporting and telling the TYO story and connecting with our supporters. Ross’ late brother Geoff was a founding member of TYO in 1965.