OUR PEOPLE

RDA Australia National Office
Coaching coordinator
Cheryl Kostich
Finance and Payroll Administrator
Cheryl Kostich is the Finance and Payroll Administrator for RDA Australia, appointed in June 2013. A keen horse rider, having competed, bred and trained horses for many years.
A qualified Horse Safety Australia instructor and with over 30 years of experience in office administration, Cheryl is in the office on a part time basis, 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Jasmine Ousman
Office Administration
Jasmine joined the RDA Australia team in March 2022, and is our Office Administrator. Jasmine manages the Office Administration and assists with Coaching Administration.
Jasmine brings a wealth of customer service knowledge to the National Office.
Jasmine works in the National Office 2 days a week, Monday and Thursday.

Board Members
Andrea Lucas
RDAA Chair
State:
VICTORIA
Joined:
2022
Andrea was elected to join the Riding for the Disabled Association Australia Limited (RDAA) Board in November 2022 and is honored to have the opportunity to apply her professional skills and expertise to the betterment of the organization. Andrea holds an MBA, Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Company Directors Course Diploma, and the Governance Institute of Australia Certificates in Governance Practice and Governance for Not-for-Profits.
In addition to her experience as a lawyer, Andrea has experience in senior commercial management and corporate governance, having held both executive and non-executive directorships. Andrea served for 6yrs on the Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria Inc. Board, with 3yrs as President, before joining as Chair of RDAA. She has previously served as Vice President, Company Secretary, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee and as part of a Remuneration Committee on various Boards and has a focus on best practice governance and corporate compliance.
David Keane
RDAA vice chair
State:
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Joined:
2020
David brings experience from the Insurance industry, currently managing his own business, providing advice and advocacy for clients experiencing claims difficulties. David is also the former Treasurer of RDA Alice Springs Centre committee.
Judy Doyle
RDAA Director
NEW SOUTH WALES
Joined:
2018
Mary Longden
RDAA Director
VICTORIA
2020
Yolanda Lui
RDAA treasurer
State:
VICTORIA
2021
Yolanda is a brings experience in uplifting control environment, providing value-added advice to improve business processes and uplifting risk culture.
Brenda Lechmere
RDAA Director
QUEENSLAND
2022
Brenda was involved in RDA in her younger years and has a passion both for horses and people with disabilities. At a corporate level Brenda has significant executive management skills and abilities.
Patrons

RDAA Patron
Her Royal Highness
The Princess Royal GCVO

The late W.
Roycroft O.B.E
