Meet the Team

Animal Care Australia is governed by a committee comprised of the Executive and Animal Species Representatives from all pet and companion animal species.

Executive (Office-bearers)

Michael Donnelly

President and Treasuer

Sam Davis

Vice-President

Michelle Grayson

Secretary and Public Officer

Animal Species Representatives

Sam Davis
Birds
elected until 2026 AGM
Michelle Grayson
Cats
elected until 2028 AGM
Kylie Gilbert
Dogs
elected until 2028 AGM
Tracey Dierikx
Exhibited
elected until 2026 AGM
(vacant)
Fish
Karri Nadazdy
Horses & Farm Pets
elected until 2027 AGM
Michaela Storen
Insects & Arachnids
elected until 2027 AGM
Michael Donnelly
Native Mammals
elected until 2027 AGM
Joanne Payne
Reptiles & Frogs
elected until 2028 AGM
Rachel Sydenham
Small Mammals
elected until 2026 AGM

You can read more about our Animal Species Representatives by following the highlighted links or from our Home page.

Rest of our Team:

Not elected by the Members. Appointed by the Committee under Statement of Responsibility Agreements.

Dr Tanya Phillips BVSc
Veterinary Representative
Amanda Webb
Sponsorship & Media Coordinator

Social Media Team:

Emily Kempe; Maya David; and,

Research Assistant: Farynaz Basiri

Organisation Chart

Animal Advisory Groups are comprised of the Species Representative, at least one other Animal Care Australia Committee member, and our members’ representatives. Upon approval of membership members are invited to participate in an Animal Advisory Group, providing our members with a voice.

The State & Territory Advisory Team is comprised of the Assistant to the President, at least one other Animal Care Australia Committee member, and volunteer representatives from within each State or Territory.

Their task is to monitor and advise the Animal Care Australia Committee of animal-based reviews, proposed legislative changes, and other animal welfare concerns that would require Animal Care Australia’s attention. 

The Fundraising and Social Media Team is comprised of the President, the Media & Sponsorship Coordinator, Social Media Coordinators and a Research Assistant. Their responsibility is to assist in the promotion of the organisation, its education initiatives and to obtain sponsors for the purpose of raising vital funding support.