Leadership
Leading with purpose
Our leadership team provides the strategic direction, financial stewardship, systems oversight and clinical governance to ensure every Populi intervention is evidence-informed, sustainable and true to our values.
COMPANY DIRECTOR
James Weait
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Populi began as a consultancy in 2019, founded by James after a career spanning frontline employment services through to executive leadership in the UK and Australia. Built on the belief that people facing complex barriers deserve thoughtful, engaging, evidence-informed support, Populi has grown into a multidisciplinary allied health organisation delivering innovative sessions across both countries. James continues to lead Populi while remaining closely involved in design and strategic partnerships.
Giovanna Tucker
Head of Finance & Company Director
Nathalie Viglasky
Head of Systems
Natalie Theuma
Head of Compliance
Australian team
Coordinating programs and partnerships across Australia.
Alison Kaihau
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Kennedy
Partnerships Manager
Elaine Kimmins
Head of Program Coordination
Jorja Baxter
Administrative Support
United Kingdom team
Coordinating programmes and partnerships across the UK.
Laura Freeman
Head of Partnerships
Patricia Charlesworth
Head of Programme Coordination
Dr. Kika Partakis
Consultant Supervisor
Our Practitioner Advisory Board
Populi’s Practitioner Advisory Board plays an important role in our clinical governance, providing independent oversight and professional expertise to strengthen the quality, safety and effectiveness of our services. Their collective experience helps shape new initiatives, review existing programs and guide continuous improvement for our Australian delivery.
Cherie Gibson
Geertje Parrott
Glenda McDonald
Jo Breheny
Joelle Compton
Louise Brayshaw
