September 2024
Dear PESA Members,
I am writing to inform you of some changes to the PESA Board.
After four years of valuable service, Bob Easton has decided to retire, stepping away from both professional and volunteer roles, including his position on the PESA Board, to enjoy a sea change and spend more time with his family. Since joining the Board in 2020, Bob has been an invaluable asset to our association, contributing his expertise in business management and Positive Psychology. Bob will be greatly missed by me, our fellow Directors, and the entire PESA community. We wish him all the best for a happy and fulfilling transition to retirement.
Kayla Blakeney has joined PESA’s Board as a Co-Opted Director. Kayla has been volunteering her skills with PESA since 2022. As someone who cares deeply about education and the wellbeing of young people, Kayla brings to PESA over 15 years’ experience leading transformation across both the private and public sectors in Australia in her role as a Managing Director in the Strategy and Consulting Practice of a global professional services company. Her expertise spans across developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies that not only enhance performance but also build resilient and adaptive cultures. Kayla’s signature character strengths are Fairness, Kindness, Curiosity, Bravery and Social Intelligence.
We are thrilled to welcome Kayla to our Board and look forward to the positive impact she will bring.
Warm regards,
Warren Symonds
PESA Chair