Trish Langdon (BCom, BSW, Grad Dip Public Health)

Executive Director

I was born, educated and raised in WA. After completing a degree in Commerce, I worked in the retail sector. I then undertook a Social Work degree and subsequently worked in disability services, hospital social work services and child protection. I became a volunteer at the WA AIDS Council in 1989 working in support services. I then decided to live in Sydney in the early 1990s where I worked at the Paediatric AIDS Unit at the then Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital (now the Sydney Children’s Hospital). I returned to WA in 1993 and became re-involved with the WA AIDS Council on the Board of Management. I was the Chairperson from 1996 to 2000 and was subsequently appointed as the Executive Director.

I am the Treasurer of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), a member of the Department for Child Protection Case Review Board, WA DNA Bank Management Committee and the Centennial Trust for Women at UWA.

Peter Kift (MNIA, AFAIM)

Business Manager

As an accountant with a Bachelor of Business degree with nearly 30  years experience in the private, government, non-profit & community sectors, I have a wealth of business experience, but with a primary focus on finance and management matters. I am an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management & a member of the National Institute of Accountants. I have also been the honorary treasurer for ATOM in Victoria and have been a production accountant on numerous independent film & television productions. I am currently a member of the Financial Advisory Group for Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation & the treasurer for Kulcha - Multicultural Arts Inc. I have been with the team at the WA AIDS Council for 19 months now &  am thoroughly enjoying working  with a group of very dedicated staff who provide an extraordinary level of services to the PLWHA community

Tania McGuinness

Client Services & Finance Officer

I have been working with the WA AIDS Council since 2003 in the Organisational Services Department.

I currently work in the areas of client services and administrative finances. With a strong focus on professional work support I enjoy my work at the Council.

Reno Furfaro

Client Services Officer 

(Bio to come)

Nic Bovell

Policy Officer

Commencing as Policy Officer at WAAC in November 2010, the purpose of my role at WAAC is to ensure health and social policy reflects the lived experiences of people living with, and affected by, HIV. My key interests include HIV-related social issues, migration patterns and HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation. In addition to the policy position at WAAC, I'm currently completing a Masters in International Health at Curtin University.

Stephanie Patniotis

STYLEAID Event Coordinator

I was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia prior to moving to Perth in 2002. I completed my secondary schooling at Penrhos College and began volunteering on STYLEAID straight after graduating. I then joined the committee, and have been an active member since 2006.  As well as being the Event Coordinator for STYLEAID, I am a partner of boutique Marketing and Events company.

I have a passion for events, networking, fundraising and fashion, and have worked across all angles of the STYLEAID event. I am extremely passionate about the work done by the WA AIDS Council and am thrilled to be a part of the team.