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Elyse Taylor-Jackson, Duty Manager Southern Operations in Alice Springs, has made a strong impact during her three years with St John Northern Territory. Drawing on her frontline experience, she stepped into leadership to better support crews, improve systems, and foster a positive team culture. Her leadership, particularly during high-pressure periods, has contributed to improved morale, reliable service delivery, and better patient outcomes in a challenging remote environment.

Lisa Dove has spent over four years with St John Scotland, supporting volunteers and essential services including public access defibrillators, Community First Response, and patient transport. She takes pride in seeing lives saved through PADs, strengthening patient transport across Scotland, and fostering connections between volunteers and the communities they serve. Lisa also represents St John Scotland externally, advocating for its volunteers and the vital impact of their work.

Melanie Davis, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at St John Ambulance Victoria, transforms workplace safety and wellbeing. She champions proactive risk management, mentors future leaders, and fosters safe, inclusive environments for staff, volunteers, and the community. Outside work, she’s a single mother, Melbourne Storm fan, and Disaster Relief Australia volunteer.

Makaylia Ravlich has volunteered with St John NT for 33 years and currently serves as the Youth Volunteer Territory Officer. Since joining in 1993, she has supported the development of young people through leadership, mentoring, and first-aid education. She is passionate about helping youth build confidence, leadership skills and the capability to make a positive impact in their communities.

Major (Ret.) Ian Crowther, a beloved leader within the Order of St John in South Africa and a man whose life embodied service, humour, and quiet dignity, passed away peacefully in Johannesburg at the age of 89.

Kimberley Gounden, CA(SA), joined Order of St John South Africa in 2023 as Financial Manager and was promoted to CFO in 2024. She played a key role in achieving the organization’s first clean audit, strengthening financial controls and governance. A dedicated Member of the Order of St John South Africa, Kimberley is also committed to community service and youth development, reflecting a blend of professional excellence and servant leadership.

Debi Thompson has dedicated 28 years to St John Ambulance Australia and has been a Member of the Order of St John since 2018. As Finance Manager for the National Product Sourcing Unit, she oversees budgeting, billing, audits, and stock management, ensuring resources are maximised to support volunteers and lifesaving services across Australia and international branches. Debi’s work combines financial expertise with community impact, helping St John continue its mission of keeping communities safe and health