Sue has a solid background in theatre production, arts management, advocacy, and community services. Originally a social worker with a focus on youth services, mental health and supported accommodation, Sue went onto work in government administration, health care complaints, university lecturing and theatre management and producing in both Australia and the UK. She has worked on large scale capital development projects in NSW and Queensland, served on the boards of numerous NFP companies and is currently working as a freelance theatre producer, mentor and consultant. In addition to the Metro Board, Sue is a volunteer and management committee member of the Randwick & Coogee Ladies Swimming Association. She passionately believes in the necessity of safe, secure housing to relieve disadvantage.

Eanna O Ceallachain (also known as Enda O Callaghan) has a long history of voluntary service and involvement in community development and social justice issues. He has previous experience on boards, including a statutory local government body responsible for public education. He has authored submissions to both NSW and Federal enquiries on Indigenous legal matters and has been cited in the Australian Indigenous Law Review. Enda held an Australian Lawyer registration for 14 years before concentrating on Migration Law as a Registered Migration Agent. A board member for many years, Enda is a former Chairperson of Metro and is the current Deputy Chair. A former resident of the UK and Germany, Enda is a joint Australian-Irish citizen. Enda is a sponsor of the Australian-Irish Film Festival.

Rosie has completed the Certificate IV in Community Housing and has worked in the Community Housing sector since January 2023. In her roles she has had a particular focus on homelessness interventions and support.  With her own lived experience of homelessness, Rosie was motivated to join the Metro board to continue to advocate for people who are currently homeless or are at risk of homelessness.  As Metro’s youngest director Rosie is also interested in representing the experience of young  people and the particular challenges they face in finding affordable and secure housing.  

I have been a Director of Metro Housing since 2008. In my most recent career role I was a researcher at the Social Policy Research Centre at UNSW with a particular interest in policies and programs across several jurisdictions that sought to integrate accommodation, mental health and disability support. I designed and conducted evaluations of these programs. I have been a queer and disability activist for many decades, fighting for rights and freedoms and giving governance to movement organisations. I’m very proud of Metro’s progress over the period of my directorship, and my association with, and contribution to its achievements.

Ryan is the Managing Director of a leading security service provider with extensive experience advising corporate boards on strategic technology initiatives, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He has also contributed his expertise to a prominent Community Housing organisation over several years. Ryan is particularly focused on aligning technology investments with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

Cybersecurity is a key area of his advisory role, where he works to establish robust frameworks that protect organisational assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Recognising the importance of secure data management, Ryan is committed to leveraging technology to drive positive change and support Metro's goals, particularly in providing sustainable housing solutions.

Johan was admitted as a solicitor in March 2014.  He has broad experience in property, commercial and construction law, having commenced  in private practice specialising in these areas in 2014.  Since 2019 he has worked for a large educational institution, working closely with senior executives to meet the strategic, commercial and statutory requirements of the organisation.  Johan has held the position of Senior Development Lawyer for that organisation since July 2023.

Rachel is purpose-driven with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results across a broad spectrum of senior business development, strategic planning and financial management roles.  Rachel has worked in both large and “niche” financial investment companies and for a major banking institution.

Rachel has previous experience as a non-Executive Director and Committee Member in the Not-for-Profit sector plus extensive experience advising and presenting to Boards in her executive roles.

Shaun has been working within health projects in Australia and the Asia Pacific for over 24 years. He has been involved with over 35 hospital and research projects since 1994. During this time Shaun has developed coordination, consultation and governance skills and a deep understanding of healthcare, research facilities and complex project management principles to deliver these projects. In his role as a project leader Shaun has managed small and medium teams of architects, draftsmen and interior designers and has played a major role in the development of master plans, concept designs, detailed design documentation, construction documentation, project briefing data and tender assessment for both public and private sector clients.

Shaun also has experience with the NSW Government e-Tender procurement process for the planning / design stage of the Campbelltown Hospital Redevelopment project, including responsibility for a portfolio of enabling works packages. He has also responsibility for the procurement of consultant teams and preparation / review of contract documents for all of his projects in the role as Project Architect.

Jack was admitted as a Lawyer in 2016 and worked in private practice in the areas of Family Law and Employment Law, before focusing on dispute resolution. 

As an experienced Mediator, Jack has worked extensively with vulnerable families, and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Western Sydney.  His work with Relationships Australia, in a private mediation practice and as a volunteer solicitor at Marrickville Legal Centre has given him insight into the negative impacts of housing stress and housing insecurity for families and individuals.

Jack has extensive prior board experience as a Director and Chairperson of Sydney Dispute Resolution Pty. Ltd. and has also made a valuable contribution to the dispute resolution sector in terms of curriculum development, teaching and mentoring persons entering the field.

Susan has lived and worked in the inner west since 1987.  She has many years experience working in the housing sector with a particular focus on community housing, co-operatives and supported accommodation services for youth and for women and children escaping domestic violence.

 Susan is Secretary of the Metro Board having served as a Director on the MACH and Metro Boards for over a decade.  She has previously held the position of  Deputy Chairperson.