Barbara Ward is a highly respected, influential and accomplished business and community leader, with extensive executive experience in private, public and charity sectors with a career that spans over 30 years across corporate services.
A seasoned director on boards she has experience in governance, public policy and fundraising. She is the Patron of Hornsby Ku ring gai Women’s Shelter, Member of NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee for Ageing, Lifeline H2H SYDNEY, UN Australia NSW and President of SHARE Inc and Nutrition Australia NSW and serves on a number of other charity boards.
Barbara is currently a Councillor at Ku-ring-gai Council and former Deputy Mayor. She is also a recipient of many awards including Local Woman of the Year and Volunteer of the Year and is a public health advocate with a focus on mental health, wellness and domestic violence.