Board of Directors

CHAIR

Bruce retired from a senior management role in logistics after more than 30 years in the industry. Post-retirement, he transitioned to volunteer roles; for the past six years, he has served on the Community Advisory Board of a Melbourne hospital and on the committee for Bayside Neighbourhood Watch.

After completing the hospital’s volunteer training program, Bruce now works closely with aged-care residents and staff, assisting with recreational activities such as footy tipping and bingo while fostering strong community connections.

Bruce resides in Bayside Melbourne and is married with four children and ten grandchildren. He is an avid supporter of both his grandchildren’s sports teams and the Carlton Football Club.

DEPUTY CHAIR

Nicole brings over 30 years of professional experience to Tide & Times. As Deputy Chair, she focuses on thought leadership, strategy and the behind-the-scenes coordination that sustains the initiative across Bayside Melbourne.

She is currently the Managing Director of Nikki M Group, where she founded and built a business specialising in design and publishing services for STEM education and the health sector to a global client base.

Personally, she brings the perspective of lived experience, caring and advocating for vulnerable people with courage, curiosity and compassion.

SECRETARY

Amanda brings over 40 years of professional leadership, management and governance experience in for-purpose healthcare organisations to Tide & Times.

As Secretary, she utilises contemporary governance practices and people leadership to advance the strategy and purpose of Tide & Times, which is to support people living with dementia and their carer opportunities in the Bayside community to connect and support each other across the life journey of dementia.

Having stepped back from full-time work, Amanda is a consultant clinical health planner with RP Infrastructure and volunteers with Family Life, a local for-purpose organisation.

In addition to her role with Tide & Times, Amanda holds directorships with a Family Trust and Opendoor.org.au and serves as a Community Advisory Committee member for a Victorian regional council.

With a deep commitment to inspiring people to reach their full potential, she champions the perspective of lived experience to change the story of dementia.

TREASURER

Jayne is a Chartered Accountant and experienced senior finance executive with more than 25 years’ experience across professional services, legal and real estate sectors.

Throughout her career, Jayne has held senior leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller, with responsibility for financial strategy, governance, risk management, budgeting, compliance and operational improvement. She has extensive experience leading finance teams and partnering with boards, directors and senior stakeholders to support sound decision-making and organisational performance.

Jayne also brings significant experience in business transformation and systems implementation, with a strong focus on simplifying processes, strengthening financial controls and creating efficient, sustainable ways of working.

Paul recently retired after working as an industrial relations professional in the transport and logistics industry for over 40 years. During that time, he was involved with both state and national employer organisations, with a specific focus on governance issues. In 1992, he represented Australia at the International Labour Organization.

As well as serving on the Tide & Times Board, Paul chairs the Transport Education Audit Compliance Health Organisation (TEACHO) – a tripartite body charged with improving the transport and logistics industry through targeted research projects, such as women in trucking, gig workers and accountability in the supply chain.

Paul also sits on the Board of Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS), a body established by the industry to improve mental health outcomes for all transport and logistics workers.

He holds a commerce degree and a law degree from UNSW, having graduated in 1976.

Paul has a strong commitment to improving community attitudes toward dementia, improving the quality of life for those living with the condition and enabling carers to meet and discuss issues surrounding dementia care.

Alessandra is an executive performance adviser and author of The DNA of Performance, with 20 years’ experience in clinical practice. She advises CEOs and senior executives, including ASX leaders, on sustainable performance under pressure, and facilitates on Chief Executive Women’s Executive Leaders Program. 

Holding a Bachelor of Health Science, Alessandra is completing a Master’s in Neuroscience and Mental Health, focusing on neurocognition and dementia.

At Tide & Times, she contributes to governance and strategic oversight, leading brand reputation, marketing and digital engagement. She believes people living with dementia deserve to remain visible, connected and valued. 

Fiona Pirola is a Bayside local and mother of three adult children. After many busy years raising her family, Fiona now has more time to give back to her community.

She previously worked as a travel consultant and is involved in her husband’s business, assisting with payroll and business decisions.

Fiona joined the Tide & Times because she values community, connection and the importance of creating welcoming spaces for people living with dementia, their families and carers. She is delighted to contribute her time and practical, down-to-earth approach to supporting the café and the wonderful community around it.

Fiona brings more than 30 years of experience in business, branding and creative leadership, including 20 years running her own Melbourne design business.

Her connection to the Tide & Times Café is deeply personal, shaped by her parents’ experience with dementia. Having seen firsthand the importance of connection and community, Fiona is passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive place for people living with dementia and their carers.

Fiona lives in Bayside Melbourne with her husband and three sons. When she isn’t working or spending time with family, she can often be found on the golf course.

Janine connected with Tide & Times in 2026 bearing over 25 years of nursing experience in Community Palliative Care.

Now with an additional 2 years of recent practice in the Aged Care sector, Janine collaborates with clinical teams for implementation of the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards for Support at Home.

Janine has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing) and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion and is currently enrolled in further education specific to Dementia Care.

Janine is a passionate advocate for Quality of Life and person-centered care in the safe environment of choice for people living with a life-limiting illness, including dementia and other progressive neurological diseases.