MEET THE TEAM

As the Founder and Director of KindHer Threads, I lead the vision, development, and day-to-day operations of our mission to support women through personalised and confidence-building styling experiences.

 

Drawing on my previous career as a registered Psychologist, I bring an understanding of how clothing, identity, and wellbeing intersect, ensuring every woman who walks through our doors feels seen, supported, and uplifted.

As a Director of KindHer Threads, Carl Hughes brings extensive leadership and legal expertise to the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. Drawing on his background as a Director and Solicitor at Gouldson Legal, Carl provides critical guidance across compliance, risk management, and long-term planning, ensuring the organisation operates with integrity, sustainability, and a strong community focus.

 

His commitment to fairness, advocacy, and supporting people through challenging life circumstances aligns seamlessly with the mission of KindHer Threads, making him an invaluable pillar of our vision and impact.

As a Director of KindHer Threads, Daniel Bateup brings deep experience in infrastructure leadership, strategic planning, and complex project delivery from his senior role within AECOM. His ability to navigate large-scale systems, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive purposeful outcomes translates directly into strong governance and forward-thinking strategy for KindHer Threads.

 

Daniel provides critical oversight across operations, development, and long-term sustainability, ensuring the organisation is built on solid foundations and positioned for meaningful growth. His commitment to community-focused impact makes him a powerful contributor to our mission of supporting women with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.

As Chair of KindHer Threads, Anna Nicholls brings her exceptional expertise in organisational development, governance, and human-centred leadership from her work with Concinnity. With deep experience guiding teams through change, cultivating healthy workplace culture, and aligning strategy with purpose, Anna provides steady, thoughtful oversight to the organisation. Her ability to bring clarity, structure, and connection ensures KindHer Threads grows with integrity and impact.

 

Anna’s passion for empowering people and strengthening communities makes her an invaluable driver of our mission to support women with confidence, dignity, and opportunity.

As Secretary of KindHer Threads, Felicity Lawrence brings her strong organisational leadership, governance experience, and strategic clarity from her work with The Lawrence Group. With a background that spans business operations, stakeholder coordination, and high-level administrative oversight, Felicity ensures our compliance, documentation, and governance processes run with precision and transparency. Her calm, solutions-focused approach and sharp attention to detail help keep the organisation steady and accountable as we grow.

 

Felicity’s commitment to community impact and ethical leadership makes her an invaluable part of KindHer Threads’ mission to support and uplift women across our region.

As Treasurer of KindHer Threads, Norelle Maurer brings her extensive experience in bookkeeping, financial systems, and small-business accounting through her work at MV Bookkeeping. She oversees all financial operations with precision and transparency, ensuring our budgeting, reporting, and compliance processes are sound and sustainable. Norelle’s strength lies in creating structure, clarity, and confidence around the numbers—crucial foundations for a growing not-for-profit.

 

Her commitment to integrity, accuracy, and community-focused impact makes her an essential part of keeping KindHer Threads financially strong and future-ready.

As a Board Member of KindHer Threads, Nadja Jones brings a deep well of clinical expertise, leadership, and community-focused practice. With a background in psychology and extensive experience running her own private practice, she understands the importance of dignity, confidence, and support during life’s most challenging seasons. Nadja also served as a Director for Lifeline Darling Downs, where she contributes to strategic direction and crisis-support initiatives across the region.

 

Her combined skills in mental health, governance, and community engagement help guide KindHer Threads with compassion, clarity, and a strong commitment to empowering women through meaningful, practical support.