Our Team

Our Board Members

Jan Wetherall

Chairperson

Jan Wetherall is a retired Registered Nurse and case manager with over 30 years’ experience working in the community sector, specialising in aged and disability care.

Jan is passionate about high quality person-centred support for older people and those with disability.

She has served on the Community Gateway Board for 14 years.

Michael Brady

Deputy Chairperson
Chair, Risk & Governance Committee

Michael Brady is a change and transformation leader with 17 years’ experience in the financial services industry.

He has a bachelor’s degree in technology and an Executive Masters in Business Administration.

Michael’s background includes technology implementation, leading complex projects, including mergers and digital transformations, and coordinating significant crisis response.

Michael is passionate about aligning organisational strategies with community needs and giving back to the Illawarra, his home of almost 40 years, by assisting Community Gateway to empower people to live the life they choose.

Felix Aasa

Chair, Finance Committee

Felix Aasa is a retired accountant and real estate agent. He has held a number of financial and accounting roles including Financial Controller for a family-owned business.

Felix served on the board of a prominent aged care facility in Southern Sydney for 15 years and as a mentor and director of a youth outreach centre for Project Youth, Miranda Police, PCYC Sutherland and Caringbah Baptist Church.

Jessie Pill

Board Member

Jessie is a Chartered Accountant with over 19 years’ professional experience. She is currently Finance Manager – IT at BlueScope Steel.

Jessie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Deans Scholars) from the University of Wollongong, Masters of Taxation from Curtin University and recently graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course.

She has contributed her accounting skills to the business community and not-for-profit sector through her role as Director on numerous community boards including Oak Flats Bowling & Recreation Club, Surf Lifesaving Illawarra and Illawarra Connection.

Leanne O’Sullivan

Director

Leanne is the founder of Adventure Digital, a digital marketing consultancy based in the Illawarra, and has spent more than 30 years building and advising small businesses across regional NSW.

She brings a strong background in governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications, supported by her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong and her qualification as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Leanne has served on a number of boards and advisory bodies, including nine years as Chair of Macquarie Conservatorium in Dubbo, and has supported regional SMEs through Service NSW Business Connect. She draws on personal experience navigating aged care and dementia support, having cared for her late mother and now living intergenerationally with her father. This lived experience underpins her commitment to helping organisations like Community Gateway support people to live with dignity, independence, and connection in their communities.

Dallas Odegard

Director

Dallas is an in-house lawyer in the private hospital sector, with experience across health law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Before law, Dallas spent several years in the Canadian public service supporting health services and the Armed Forces, which gave her a practical, people-first approach that she brings to her work and to the board.

She is passionate about helping older people and those living with disability to live with dignity, independence, and connection. She believes strong governance is not an end in itself but a way to protect the people an organisation serves, and she is committed to helping Community Gateway continue delivering care that helps people live the life they choose.

Our Leadership Team

Deborah De Santis

Chief Executive Officer

Deborah is an experienced senior executive and non-executive director with a passion for the community sector.

She has held senior leadership roles in stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications, sales, customer relations, and human resources.

In addition to her executive roles, Deborah ran a communications and marketing
consultancy for 16 years with a range of high-profile clients in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, property development, construction, financial services, health insurance, education and aged care.

Deborah is an active member of the Illawarra business community. She was a Director of the Illawarra Credit Union for 10 years and is a former Director of the Illawarra Business Chamber.

Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts (Management/Psychology) and a Master of Arts (Journalism) from the University of Wollongong and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Tegan Bezzina

Chief Operations Officer

Tegan Bezzina is an executive leader with over 15 years’ experience working in community services, across the aged care, disability services, health, child protection and out of home care sectors.

Tegan joined the organisation as a Case Manager in 2010 and fulfilled various roles prior to her progression to Chief Operations Officer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Population Health (Public Health) with a minor in International Studies.

Tegan held a key position in the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, spent four years as a Volunteer Telephone Counsellor for Lifeline and was previously Regional Convener for a local network in the disability sector.  She is currently a member of the Council of Women (Board) for the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre.

Matt Krywulycz

General Manager

Matt is an executive leader with more than 20 years’ experience across community services, aged care, health, disability, and WorkCover sectors.

He brings a strong background in clinical management, service delivery, clinical governance, business operations, and workforce leadership, shaped by his early training in paramedicine and ongoing professional development in leadership, healthcare management, and quality systems.

Matt is passionate about building capable teams and fostering collaborative partnerships that support high-quality, person-centred care. He is committed to ensuring services are delivered safely, sustainably, and in a way that meets the needs of the communities we serve.

Lisa Doherty

Human Resources Manager

Lisa is an experienced human resources professional who has worked across multiple industries in Australia and North America.

Before transitioning into human resources, Lisa worked in hospitality, where she gained valuable insights into the dynamics of customer service.

Lisa began her human resources career in the transportation industry in Canada, before returning to Australia where she worked as a Human Resources Consultant for a range of businesses, before joining Community Gateway.

She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in HR Management (Honours), and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality Management).

Katreena Roberts

Company Secretary & Strategic Lead

With over 30 years’ experience in the aged care and disability sectors, Katreena is known for her versatile skill set.

As Company Secretary and Strategic Lead at Community Gateway, Katreena plays a pivotal role in driving organisational governance and operational excellence.

Katreena has hands-on experience in all aspect of business operations, from coordinating multi-million-dollar projects to redesigning and creating efficient business processes.

Katreena holds a Diploma in Hospitality Management and a Diploma in Project Management.

Have questions? Need help?

At Community Gateway, it’s more than just healthcare, it’s about helping you live the life you choose.

Call 1300 657 473 to speak with one of our friendly team members to find out how we can help.