Celia Dufall Chief Executive Officer
Celia has over 20 years’ experience in executive management and leadership. Prior to moving into the community services sector in 2016, she worked across higher education, resources and technology industries and has delivered projects across Europe, Africa and Asia.
With a deep commitment to delivering meaningful impact, Celia is passionate about optimising organisations as well as developing and implementing new opportunities. She is a keen collaborator and seeks inclusive approaches to improve community outcomes.
Celia holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a qualified accountant and has a Master of Leadership.
Katy Welch Principal Lawyer – Humanitarian
Katy specialises in legal migration matters, representing the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse community with visa and legal issues.
She has extensive experience within the refugee and family violence visa frameworks and has represented and advocated for people who are victims of or at risk of forced marriage and human trafficking.
She is a member of numerous state and national networks and is passionate about ensuring professional legal migration assistance is accessible to the CaLD community of Western Australia.
Alice Pennycott Principal Lawyer – Tenancy
Alice has over 6 years of experience providing residential tenancy law assistance to people who rent in Western Australia. She has extensive knowledge in this area, having worked at Tenancy WA and now at Circle Green Community Legal. As the tenancy legal practice manager, Alice leads a team of lawyers, tenant advocates, and volunteer law students.
She is highly engaged in the community, actively participating in various networks and groups, including the WA Tenancy Network, the National Association of Tenants Organisations, and Healthy Homes for Renters.
Alice is passionate about social justice and improving housing outcomes for tenants in Western Australia.