Board

Greg Boorer is the CEO of CDC Data Centres. Greg was named Entrepreneur of the Year for the ACT and Eastern Region in 2015. Before CDC Data Centres, the 22 year IT industry veteran was the executive manager of local systems integrator ASI Solutions, responsible for all Federal Government business. Previously, Greg lived and worked in Germany for more than six years where he had his first exposure to the data centre industry. In the 12 years with CDC Data Centres, Greg has grown the business from a start up to a successful, profitable, highly regarded partner of Government and other organisations running the infrastructure critical to the functioning of Australia. Today CDC Data Centres is one of the largest owners and operators of data centres in Australia spread across Canberra and Sydney.

Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Science from the University of Newcastle, Australia, is the Chair of the Federal and ACT Council of the Australian Information Industry Association and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. As a volunteer, Greg works closely with Cycling Australia where he has been an official at 13 World Road Championships, 2 Commonwealth Games (2002 & 2006) and 3 Olympic Games (2004, 2008 & 2012).

Greg Boorer was appointed to the board of Hands Across Canberra and the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund in August 2019.

Charley Cramer currently works with the Federal Government start up, the Regional Investment Corporation (The RIC) and recently delivered  the federally funded flood relief package to the victims of the 2019 North QLD Floods.  Charley has over 19 years experience in corporate, wholesale and commercial banking, which includes diverse financing, capital markets, advisory, and strategic leadership experience. Charley’s career has spanned corporate, private and commercial banking and, before joining  the RIC, Charley held senior roles at St.George and the Westpac Group, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and NAB group of companies. An engaged advocate for Canberra, Charley is an active ACT Business Leader having previously held positions on the ACT Business Chamber’s Innovation, and International Trade Task forces. He is a committed mentor to high potential young people and maintains an active involvement in The Hunger Project – a not-for-profit organisation whose goal is to alleviate hunger and domestic violence through the empowerment and education of women.

Ed is a Director at EY Canberra, with experience in the provision of accounting, tax and governance advice to not-for-profit, commercial and Government clients. Ed has experience working with Hands Across Canberra, having been involved in the initial setup of HAC and with ongoing involvement to date. Ed has 15 years commercial experience in Canberra which he will bring enthusiastically to the board of Hands Across Canberra

John Kalokerinos began his career as a lawyer at the international law firm Minter Ellison. He has been a public servant since 2004 and a senior executive since 2011 in a range of operational, strategic policy and governance roles.

John is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and has strong corporate governance experience. He is a director of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and is a former director or committee member of a range of public, professional and community sector boards, including the Council of the University of Canberra, the AICD’s ACT Divisional Council, the ACT Place Names Committee, the ACT Public Cemeteries Authority, the National Heart Foundation of Australia (ACT Division) and the Hellenic Club of Canberra.

Michelle is a Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Yinarr from Moree, NSW, and is the Chief First Nations Officer at the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF). At PRF, Michelle leads the work relating to First Nations peoples and communities, community wellbeing, safety and justice, as well as for young people.

Prior to joining PRF, Michelle worked in the public sector for more than 18 years, leading in key policy areas delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly in health and aged care. During the pandemic, she led the COVID-19 Indigenous and Remote Policy and Implementation Branch, supporting the pandemic response and vaccine implementation program through a strong partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector –made possible through genuine and respectful partnerships forged through the advisory group.

Michelle has represented Australia at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. She is also an inaugural Fellow of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity program, an Indigenous-led lifelong collaborative fellowship program and platform for systemic change. Her passions include justice, leadership and dementia advocacy as they relate to First Nations peoples and communities. Michelle holds an Executive Master Business Administration (International Leadership) from QUT.

Sammy Williamson is a passionate advocate for community-led innovation and sustainable development. As the Director of Rosella Street, a pioneering Australian social enterprise championing the circular economy, Sammy is deeply committed to creating systems that enable people and the planet to thrive together. Through Rosella Street, she supports individuals and organisations to reduce waste, share resources, and build more resilient, connected communities.

A proud Canberran of over 30 years, Sammy brings an in-depth understanding of the local social and environmental landscape. Her work focuses on strengthening collaboration between grassroots charities, government agencies, and local councils, helping them harness the power of technology to better serve their communities. She is especially passionate about using digital platforms to increase visibility, access, and impact for small, mission-driven organisations.

Sammy’s experience spans tech innovation, social entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development. She believes in hands-on, inclusive leadership and regularly contributes to initiatives that promote social equity, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment in the Canberra region.

As a board member of Hands Across Canberra, Sammy brings her strategic insight and unwavering dedication to building a more connected and impactful Canberra for all.

Katherine is a political economist, writer and advocate for economic system change. Her roles include writer-at-large and co-director of the Compassion in Financial Services hub at the University of Edinburgh, Economic Change Lead for The Next Economy, and Strategic Advisor for the Centre for Policy Development. She co-founded the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and also WEAll Scotland, its Scottish hub, and she instigated the group of Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo). She is a member of the Club of Rome and her board roles have included a range of groups such as Denmark’s Wellbeing Economy Lab, the Centre for Understanding Sustainable Prosperity, and The Democracy Collaborative. She was 2024 thinker-in-residence at the Australian Health Promotion Association, was 2023 thinker-in-residence at ANU’s Planetary Health Hothouse, and is a New Economics Senior Fellow at the ZOE Institute.