Our Staff

    Staff Member

    Lola Cowle

    Senior Executive Officer

    Lola joined the Tasmanian Community Fund in May 2011. Before joining the Fund, Lola worked with a variety of community organisations. Lola volunteers with a broad range of community organisations and has a passion for supporting her community.

    Staff Member

    Cheryl Walker

    Project and Administrative Officer

    Cheryl commenced with the Tasmanian Community Fund in September 2017. Cheryl has an extensive background in administration and working with her community.

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    Leanne Johannesen

    Client Manager

    Leanne joined the Tasmanian Community Fund in September 2024 with a background in community development and project management, having held both paid and volunteer positions in the not-for-profit sector. She has a deep interest in strengthening communities and is committed to making a positive difference. In her current role as Client Manager, Leanne focuses on building strong community relationships, supporting projects that promote student engagement and wellbeing

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    Carl Gallagher

    Client Manager

    Carl joined the Tasmanian Community Fund in July 2025 with a background in local government, strategy, and community development. He’s passionate about social impact and enjoys working alongside communities to support locally led change. Carl is especially interested in how we can shift systems to make a lasting difference where it matters most.