
Melanie Kiely
Chief Executive Officer
MSWA is fortunate to have the stewardship of a knowledgeable and dedicated Board of Directors to guide our strategic direction.
Our executive staff, under the leadership of Melanie Kiely, MSWA CEO since 2022, is a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals.
President
Committee member of: Audit, Risk and Finance; People and Governance; Quality and Client Services
“I am dedicated and committed to the purpose of MSWA. Not only does the organisation provide support and services for people living with a neurological condition, it also contributes significantly to research to improve their lives and ultimately find a cure."
Senior Vice President
Chair of People and Governance
Committee member of: Audit, Risk and Finance
“I wish to contribute to the great work MSWA undertakes in the community to empower those with neurological conditions to live their best lives. I am passionate about giving back to the Western Australian community and believe I can use my extensive background in business and leadership to add value to the organisation. It is a privilege to be able to provide our Clients with support, as well as hope for the future through research.”
Vice President
Committee member of: People and Governance
"My father, Greg, was a long-serving board member of MSWA and I strongly felt it was my calling to continue the family legacy in his honour. I am proud to be a part of this not-for-profit organisation making such a difference in the community.”
Treasurer
Chair of Audit, Risk and Finance
“My passion is to contribute to the purpose of MSWA, to ensure that we have the best organisation to serve the needs of our Clients today. This means safeguarding our organisational health to fund research for a cure and creating a culture of care and understanding. These key factors will help us achieve our goal of improving the lives of people living with a neurological condition.”
Chair of Quality and Client Services
“My wife Trudi was diagnosed with MS more than 30 years ago. MSWA has supported Trudi from the beginning of her journey with this debilitating disease with support services that have assisted her to live the best life possible. Serving as Board member is a very fulfilling way of contributing back to MSWA.”
Committee member of: Quality and Client Services
"MSWA has been making a meaningful difference in the community for 50 years. This legacy and continued dedication has inspired me to get involved. Joining the MSWA board, I have strong interest in the development and sustainability of ‘fit for purpose’ community services."
Committee member of: Quality and Client Services
“Originally a Speech Pathologist, I have worked closely with people living with neurological conditions and am deeply passionate about the work of MSWA. I am inspired by the mission of MSWA and hope to be able to support this wonderful organization well into the future through my role as Board Director.”
Committee member of: Audit, Risk and Finance
“I became aware of the positive impact MSWA can have on the lives of people with neurological conditions though a family member. I knew I could meaningfully contribute to MSWA with my business and organisational experience to continue this great work.”
Committee member of: Audit, Risk and Finance; Quality and Client Services
“Since being diagnosed with MS, I have been actively involved in the MS community. I am proud and excited to have the opportunity to work with MSWA and to help support and improve the lives of others living with neurological conditions.”
“I was asked to join [the board] and thought it was appropriate given my vocational commitment to multiple sclerosis.”
Committee member of: People and Governance
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Client Operations Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief People & Culture Officer
Senior Manager, Quality, Safeguarding and Risk