Our Leadership

Our Board + CEO

Our Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who are elected by our members for a 3-year term at our AGM to provide effective governance and guide our organisation in its strategic direction.

Our Board Members generously donate their time and contribute their skills, knowledge and experience to lead our mission in providing safe and healthy futures for all women in our community.

Janet Attwood

Chairperson

Janet Attwood

Chairperson
Commenced October 2022

Janet Attwood joined the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre Board in October 2022, bringing her experience as a professional Board Chair, Non-Executive Director and governance advisor to an organisation whose feminist mission aligns closely with her values. A proud Central Coast woman with lived experience of disability, she is dedicated to strengthening safe, inclusive and community-led services for women.

With 15+ years’ experience in governance, WHS regulation, risk, compliance and organisational transformation, Janet has spent her career supporting purpose-driven organisations to navigate complexity and deliver meaningful impact. She is known for her strategic clarity, calm judgement and collaborative approach across government and the not-for-profit sectors, particularly in female-led fields such as health, disability and social assistance.

As Chair, Janet focuses on strong governance, a high-performing Board culture, and a collaborative partnership with the CEO to guide the Centre’s growth and long-term sustainability. She holds the AICD Company Directors Course, a Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety, a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism, and Diplomas in auditing, health and social science — combining deep expertise with authenticity and care to guide the Centre’s vital work.

Janet also represents the Centre on the board of Women's Health NSW.

Margaret Moon

Vice Chairperson

Margaret Moon

Vice Chairperson
Commenced October 2020

Margaret Moon was appointed to the CCCWHC Board in October 2020. She has lived on the Central Coast for 30 years and has had a diverse career as a communications manager, educator and public administrator.

After leaving school at 15, she travelled to the UK to work in the creative industries and returned to Australia in 1975 to have her first child.

Since then, she has worked as a senior manager with ABC Television and as an educator with NSW TAFE, where she taught social theory, communication skills and gender studies. Margaret began her tertiary education at the age of 32, enrolling as a mature age student at the University of New England.

Juggling work, mothering and part-time study, she gained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Education, a Masters degree in Adult Education and a Diploma in Management, as well as post-graduate qualifications in Women’s Studies and Writing.

She recently retired from SafeWork NSW where she managed the Evaluation Program. She brings to the Board significant experience in the areas of strategic planning, governance and communication. Margaret is client-focused and committed to ensuring that women can make their own choices about their health and wellbeing.

Elysha Stephens

Director

Elysha Stephens

Director
Commenced June 2024

A marketing strategist and executive leader with over two decades of experience, Elysha brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the Board of Directors at Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre. Her decision to join the Board was driven by a deep passion for the Centre’s mission of providing vital services and advocating for women’s health and empowerment, on the Central Coast. Elysha is a firm supporter of the feminist approach to holistic healthcare, which empowers women to make informed choices about their well-being.

Throughout her career, she has led marketing, sales, and fundraising efforts across various industries, including the not-for-profit sector. Skilled in building strong brand profiles and thought leadership initiatives, Elysha is a champion for innovation. With a keen eye for spotting growth potential and a strategic mind to turn potential into reality, her ability to identify and seize the right opportunities has consistently steered businesses toward new horizons.

Recognising that creativity is the lifeblood of progress, Elysha is a passionate advocate for fostering innovative solutions that not only drive business growth but also cultivate communities and propel organisations forward. Committed to leveraging her expertise to contribute to the organisation’s continued success, help build the profile of the inspiring work they do and expand advocacy efforts, Elysha joined the Board in June 2024.

Katelyn Alexander

Director

Jennifer Hogan

DIRECTOR

Jennifer Hogan

Director
Commenced November 2025

Jennifer holds a degree in Social Science majoring in Criminology and Social Policy, and is a qualified Social Worker with extensive experience in the non-government and healthcare sector.

She grew up on the Central Coast; however, she spent her early career working across rural and remote Australia and Melbourne in policy, housing, child protection and community development roles.

Since returning to the Coast in 2017, she has specialised in child protection and domestic and sexual violence services.

Most recently, she was the Program Manager for the Central Coast Sexual Assault Service and Sexual Harm Services within the Central Coast Local Health District. Within this role, she managed staff, provided clinical supervision, led program delivery, developed policy, contributed to strategic planning, and strengthened stakeholder partnerships.

Peyton Roberts-Garnsey

DIRECTOR

Peyton Roberts-Garnsey

Director
Commenced November 2025

Peyton is a governance and health professional with over ten years of experience in public policy, advocacy, and compliance. She currently leads governance at Coal Long Service Leave, supporting the Board and managing more than 120 legislative obligations.

She is also an ICU-trained Registered Nurse, which gives her firsthand insight into women’s health, mental health, and trauma-informed care.

Peyton has worked in both state and federal parliament on women’s health and social policy, led inclusion programs across TAFE NSW, and delivered major digital transformation projects.

She holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice.

Lisa Cahill

DIRECTOR

Sara Foster

CEO

Sara Foster

CEO

With a deep personal connection to the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre forged more than 20 years ago, this is more than ‘just a role’ for Sara and her insight and empathy with the women the Centre serves sits at the heart of her work.

Sara’s broad experience in leading diverse and dynamic teams spanning the government, commercial, healthcare and academic sectors enable her to empower and support the 30+ all-female staff and volunteer teams of CCCWHC across its three locations in Wyoming, Wyong and Woy Woy.

Her inclusive and innovative leadership style sees the realisation of opportunities to support vulnerable women in the delivery of essential physical and mental healthcare services.

Lisa Cahill

Director
Commenced March 2026

Lisa is a Chartered Accountant who brings three decades of business consulting and financial leadership experience to the Board, along with a passion for supporting women on the Central Coast.

As a strategic thinker who has spent her career outside of Health, she brings a fresh approach to our Board, supported by the experience of founding and leading a well-known local accounting firm since 2009.

Lisa is an active member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds degree qualifications in Business and Leadership.

This experience will support our Board as it continues to expand our service offerings and focus on long-term sustainability, so that we can support women for generations to come.

Katelyn Alexander

Director
Commenced November 2025

Katelyn is a senior in-house lawyer with extensive experience advising organisations in the health and disability sectors on administrative legal processes, regulatory proceedings, privacy, compliance, risk, and dispute resolution.

She holds degrees in Law and Communication, and brings board and subcommittee experience in the community sector.

Her work is grounded in a strong commitment to social justice, informed by lived experience of disability and caring responsibilities. She is keen to bring her legal and governance skills to the CCCWHC table, and work alongside our Chair, Board and CEO to empower women and make a difference.

Our Leadership Team