Meet our Team

  • Cassandra Vujovich-Dunn

    CO-FOUNDER

    Cass is an epidemiologist and public health researcher. She holds a doctorate in Epidemiology and a Master of International Public Health. She brings 15 years’ experience in community based social and health programs. She has worked for several non-profit organisations, including co-founding the Waves of Wellness Foundation in 2016.

  • Joel Pilgrim

    CO-FOUNDER

    Joel is a keen surfer of 20+ years, who is known to get webbed feet at times from excess time in the big blue. If he could sleep in the ocean, he would. Joel is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, in the past working primarily with young people experiencing First Episode Psychosis. He’s extremely passionate about changing the mental health landscape, and talks surf therapy in his sleep. Our little secret – Joel loves musicals!

These are the passionate people working tirelessly to make the magic happen at Waves of Wellness…

  • Heather Lynn

    General Manager

    Heather has 17+ years of experience in the non-profit sector, managing and delivering programs that are focused on engaging, empowering, and addressing the needs of diverse communities. She is a qualified yoga and mindfulness teacher and has a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and Bachelor of Arts (Social Justice) under her belt. Her side hustle was once running a vintage market on her rooftop and plying visitors with cupcakes as they came through!

  • Louise Ingoe

    Chief Financial Officer

    Louise studied a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) from Charles Darwin University while living in Alice Springs. She was drawn to WOW by its potential, recognising the effort we put into making a difference. Although she lives in Canberra she has fond memories of swimming in the hot springs in Mataranka and the waterfalls of Litchfield park. When she’s not striking numbers you’ll find her striking out at a tenpin bowling alley. Louise is a champion bowler, representing Australia 3 times!

  • Amy Brown

    Training & Development Manager

    Amy is a registered psychologist who's passion is finding fresh ways to support mental health. Amy is a firm believer in constantly learning and trying new things, mixing old methods with new ideas. Growing up by the ocean, Amy knows the power of the big blue in being able to reset and provide new perspective. While she's not exactly a surfing champ (who needs to be when you're having a blast?), she's all about stand-up paddling and swimming. And when she's not working, you'll find her chilling with family, friends, and her pup at the beach.

  • Becca Tikey

    Partnerships Director

    Bio comng soon!

  • Emily Quain

    Executive Assistant

    Emily is Dancer turned Corporate Concierge turned Executive Assistant. Emily’s incredible passion for helping people, and changing the narrative of mental health drew her to the role at WOW. Growing up in Sydney, she loved getting out of the city and finding a beautiful beach away from the hustle and bustle (actually, it’s still one of her favourite activities). Fun fact: Emily is a massive music nerd - so much so that she can never choose between her Apple Music and Spotify accounts!

  • Rosie O'Neill

    Fundraising & Campaigns Director

    Rosie is a lover of all things ocean related, be it swimming, paddle boarding, free diving, or attempting to surf. Some say she’s more fish than human! Rosie is a SUP and yoga teacher and is passionate about getting people active in nature to support their health and wellbeing. With a background in brand marketing and community fundraising she is excited to have found WOW to put these skills to good use and help more people access the mental health support they need.

  • Bennett Brown

    Programs Co-ordinator

    Bio coming soon!

  • Jessica Reading

    Social Media & Marketing

    Bio coming soon!