RSPCA Board Members

Meet the members of our RSPCA NSW Board:

PROSECTOR AND ….past president

Mr Paul O’Donnell

Mr O’Donnell was elected to the Board in October 1998. A Barrister at Law, Mr O’Donnell is particularly interested in the Society’s efforts to respond to issues of animal cruelty.

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Dr Peter Wright –  President

Dr Wright is a veterinarian who runs his own practice at Goulburn, NSW and treats domestic pets, livestock, wildlife and other exotic species. Dr Wright has a long involvement with animal care groups including WIRES and assists the local RSPCA inspector.

Mr Graham Hall – Vice President

Mr Hall is a life member of RSPCA NSW. He has been an RSPCA board member for 28 years. Mr Hall is a primary producer and partner in a family property near Young breeding stud Shorthorn cattle, cross bred fat lambs and crops.

Mr Doug Dean AM, B Comm, FCPA, FAIM. – Treasurer

Mr Dean is Chairman of Veolia Environment Australia. He is the longest serving CEO in Australia’s waste management and industrial services sectors. He is also chairman of the Veolia group in New Zealand and director of various other group companies around the world. He is a councilor on ABAF and on the Board of Advice for ITLS University of Sydney and a Director of MCA.

Ms Wendy Barrett EMBA, B Bus, Dip Corporate Director, Grad Dip IR

Ms Barrett has held a previous role of President of the RSPCA Auxiliary and has a special interest in progressing animal welfare, animal care and ethics. She is chair of the RPSCA NSW Animal Welfare Policy Committee and is a member of the Animal Care and Ethic Committee at the University of Western Sydney. She is Manager of Business Strategy and Reporting for the Department of Transport.

Mrs Dulcie Goldstien – Vice President

Mrs Goldstien’s father was a farrier/blacksmith in South Africa and during her youth shared her life with many farm and domestic animals which were cared for by the family.

Today Mrs Goldstien’s life remains dedicated to animal welfare. As a Director of Annangrove Dog Training, her greatest joy is rehabilitation work with dogs and immensely enjoys the opportunity to teaching children the correct ways to treat animals.

Mrs Goldstien was granted Honorary Life Membership of RSPCA in 1979 and has always been proud to support this organisation.

Ms Sarah Cruickshank

Sarah has two decades’ experience in policy development, advocacy and strategic communications. Prior to joining the Australian Public Service in a Senior Executive role she spent ten years in a national public affairs company with the last five years as Managing Director. Throughout her life she has been the proud owner of several shelter cats and dogs and is passionate about protecting the interests of vulnerable animals in our society.

Mrs Carol Youdan

Mrs Youdan has been President, Vice President and Secretary of the Taree Branch for over 14 years. A Company Director, Mrs Youdan was elected to the Board in 1996.

Mr Andrew Givney

Mr Givney is a Barrister at Law.

Mr Steven Coleman – Chief Executive Officer

Steve has been with RSPCA NSW since 1991 in a number of positions including Inspector, Deputy Chief Inspector, Chief Inspector and Deputy CEO. Steve has contributed to animal welfare in many ways including sitting on many government and industry committees and advisory councils including the Animal Welfare Advisory Council that reports direct to the Minister for Primary Industries.

Additionally, Steve has experience on committee sectors relating to companion animals, livestock, feral animal management, native and wildlife management. He has tertiary qualifications including a Graduate Diploma in Investigation Management and more recently, a Masters in Business Administration.