vinc board
Caroline Sheehan - Chair
Caroline brings more than three decades of executive leadership across the health, humanitarian and social services sectors to her role as Chair of VINC. Known for her strategic clarity and ability to translate complex challenges into action, her career spans senior roles at the Royal Women's Hospital, Australian Red Cross, Northern Melbourne Medicare Local and Natural Carbon, where she has led major transformation programs and built high-performing, purpose-driven organisations. Caroline holds a Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a skilled and thoughtful leader with a deep commitment to purpose-driven organisations and the communities they serve.
Michael Ballock - Secretary
Michael is an experienced planner, geographer and economist with more than 35 years of practice across government, local government executive leadership, private practice and academia. He has served as a Sessional Member of Planning Panels Victoria and has been appointed to a range of significant matters including Environmental Effects Statement and Advisory Committees. His experience spans strategic planning, environmental assessment and development impacts, and he has both prepared Environmental Effects Statements in private practice and represented local government at EES hearings. Michael has also taught planning at university level, bringing an analytical depth to his work that reflects his grounding across three disciplines. He is a member of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association, a former committee member of the Planning Institute of Australia and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Rhys Dale
Rhys is an experienced data consultant who brings strong expertise in cloud platforms, technical architecture and data governance to the VINC board. He works for a Microsoft Partner, delivering robust data platforms, governance frameworks and business intelligence solutions across a range of industries. He holds a Master of Information Systems from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Certificate in Analytics from RMIT, and a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Botany from Monash University, a combination that makes him equally comfortable discussing biodiversity strategy as designing enterprise technology systems. Alongside his technical capability, Rhys brings a genuine passion for the environment and for helping build a healthier Victoria.
Seamus Flagg
Seamus is an Investment Advisor at Blue Rock, where he helps clients build and protect long-term wealth through tailored investment strategies and disciplined portfolio management. His career has spanned strategic financial advice to high-net-worth families and not-for-profits, accounting and tax law, and equity markets, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the financial landscape that few advisors can match. He holds a double bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from RMIT. Outside of work, Seamus is a passionate gardener - which makes his commitment to VINC's mission a particularly natural fit.
Natasha Freeman
Natasha brings a wealth of experience across the not-for-profit, humanitarian and corporate sectors, with deep expertise in operations management, change and transformation, and emergency response. Holding a Master of Business Administration from Victoria University and a BSc (Hons) in Management Science from the University of Canterbury, she is a strong systems thinker with a track record of building organisational capability and driving meaningful change. Natasha is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and known for her collaborative approach and her commitment to making a practical difference in the communities she serves.
Marcus Godinho
Marcus brings exceptional experience across the environment, community and not-for-profit sectors to the VINC board. He is best known for his two decades at FareShare Australia, building the organisation into one of Australia's most respected food charities, and prior to that as Chief Executive Officer of Environment Victoria. His board and advisory career spans Wildlife Victoria, The Wilderness Society Australia and the Victorian Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability reference group, among others. Marcus holds a Master of Business Administration from Monash University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Accounting) from the University of Melbourne, and has completed executive programs in nonprofit leadership and innovation at Harvard Business School. He brings to VINC a rare combination of environmental leadership, financial acumen and deep commitment to purpose-driven work.
Rowena Scheffer
Rowena is a highly experienced environmental and planning lawyer with more than three decades of practice across government and the law. She currently serves as Principal Solicitor at the Department of Transport and Planning, specialising in planning, building and construction law. Prior to this she spent over thirteen years as Manager of Legislation (Water and Catchments) at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (formerly DELWP), where she developed deep expertise in environmental law, water and catchments policy and legislative frameworks. Rowena holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Monash University. Her extensive background in environmental law at the highest levels of state government makes her an invaluable voice on the VINC board.