Elizabeth DROZD, Chief Executive Officer

Elizabeth arrived in Australia in 1982 under the Special Humanitarian Program. Since 1991, she has worked in a paid and voluntary capacity, on a fair go for the Polish community in Victoria. After working for five years in local government, she returned to work at the Australian-Polish Community Services in 1999. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Multicultural Studies, a Master of Arts in Social Sciences and a Graduate Certificate in Management Competence.

She has authored and co-authored a number of reports including a research study of Polish residents in aged-care facilities in Victoria and a comprehensive study on the settlement outcomes of the 1980s wave of Polish immigrants. She is passionate about the issue of access and equity for people of various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Elizabeth's hobbies include: walking, scintillating conversations, learning and traveling.

Community/Professional involvement:

• Deputy Chairperson: National Network of Polish and Multicultural Organisations Inc
• Executive Member: Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria Inc
• Councilor: Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE), Western Region Council
• Member: Australian-Polish Historical Society Inc

Contact:

• E-mail: ceo@apcs.org.au
• Phone: 03 8371 2314