At CHP’s 2024 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14 November, we fondly farewelled Jane Barnes as Chair.
Council to Homeless Persons owes a great debt to Jane. She has volunteered for 17 years on CHP’s Board to ensure the organisation is well governed and can fulfil its function as a peak body. Jane’s guidance was indispensable as CHP transitioned to its new CEO last year, and similarly she played an essential role guiding the organisation through the development of its new organisational strategy this year.
CHP Chief Executive Officer Deborah Di Natale said “There is a lot of unseen work as the Chair of a peak and I personally want to say to Jane that I could not have asked for a better induction to this role. The amount of personal time Jane has taken to support CHP over the years is testament to her commitment to the peak and her desire to end homelessness. Thanks for everything – it is appreciated and has helped CHP to be the leader it is today.”
Deputy Chair Celia Adams will serve as Acting Chair until a vote is held for new Chair at CHP’s December board meeting.