Meet the team
When we think about describing the EPIC team, a few words spring to mind. Friendly, fun-loving and focused are some. They’re also dedicated, considerate and harness an innate passion to give back to the community and help people like you achieve their goals. Get to know your sparkly EPIC team here.
CEO
Stephanie Soter
Bachelor of Commerce (UWA)
Master of Business Administration (USC)
Baby animal lover, bookworm and pancake
enthusiast. When Steph’s not embodying the role
of EPIC’s CEO and empowering people in
communities, you’ll find her cooking with her
husband, zenning out with classical tunes and
living by Yoda’s wise words – ‘do or do not, there
is no try!’
HR and Training Administrator
Brooke Milliken
If there’s one thing Brooke loves more than sailing the seven seas, pitching a tent in the middle of nowhere, relaxing on an island in the Dampier Archipelago and all-you-can-eat nachos, it’s the people at EPIC. Catch her popping in for Zumba with Tane in Karratha at any chance she gets.
Corporate Services General Manager
Christine Pidgeon
A fan of the great outdoors, Christine is happiest when she is moving! Enjoying some downtime with her husband, watching movies, cooking, and eating good food also rates pretty high on her list of favourite things to do.
Operations Coordinator
Michelle Bamess
A fan of the great outdoors, Michelle’s happiest
when hanging out with her family with 80s tracks
playing in the background. Oh, and she’s truly
humbled to have met and become friends with the
wonderful people at EPIC.
Community Coordinator Careers
Kelly Gould
A loyal friend. A sports-loving mum to boys. A fan of the Dalai Lama. Kelly feels privleged to meet so many awesome people at EPIC and get to work with an amazing team every day!
Career Coordinator
Amanda Drummond
In Amanda’s world, one thing’s for sure: cheese is life. When she’s not helping people gain employment, you’ll find her sleeping in, reading, playing the ukelele and catching up on Denzel Washington’s latest movie.
Parenting Coordinator
Natalie Love
In Natalie's world, one thing’s for sure: health is life. When she’s not helping people reach their full potential, you’ll find her fishing, cruising the Dampier Archipelago, nourishing community connections, or deep diving into Elsa Pataky's IG reels.
Client Coordinator
Fiona Reuben
In Fiona's world, one thing’s for sure: pepperoni pizza is life. When she’s not bopping to RnB and Hip Hop, she's working very closely with our Support Workers. You’ll find her sleeping in, cracking a joke or two with her co-workers or planning her next holiday.
Client Coordinator - Kalgoorlie
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Client Services Manager
Sarsha Lander
Diploma in Business Diploma in Management Cert. IV Mental Health Studying Community Services
The cat’s out of the bag: Sarsha loves study. Well, study, nachos, ribs and heavy metal music (did you see that one coming?). Meeting new participants and their families is a highlight for Sarsha. Offering the right supports for them gives her the warm and fuzzies
Finance Officer
Jennifer Creasey
Cert. IV Bookkeeping
BAS Agent
Jennifer thinks Ed Sheeran seems like a nice person and is often applauded for putting up with her hubby. When she’s not dancing, entertaining, reading or hunting for the best lemon meringue pie, she’s helping people in need.
Disability Support Worker
Miriam Abt
Miriam’s a fan of anything she can sing or dance
to, dogs and freshly baked bread with a slab of
butter #guilty! She’s also a volunteer Ambulance
Officer and adores being able to make a difference
in people’s lives. Her friends may even say she’s
fun to be around!
General Manager Client Services
Vanessa Brown
Rewarded by her career, Vanessa’s ultimate day off looks like coffee and a good book, or spending time with her granddaughter. An avid roller derby player, satay beef enthusiast and quiet but loyal friend. Vanessa believes that you don’t choose music – it chooses you.
Marketing & Communications Specialist - Karratha
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Client Coordinator
Fleur Johnston
Cert IV Disabilities, Cert IV Personal Trainer, Adv Dip in Childcare
Fleur thinks country music goes pretty well with a side dish of smokey bacon crisps. A massive fan of sausage dogs, socialising with friends, Fleur thrives in the outdoors with a fine drop of red in hand. Fleur is based in Roebourne and loves the sweet vibes out there.
Support/Client Coordinator
Tanya Walker
Psychology | Management | Accounting
A massive fan of EPIC’s culture, the people and
participants, Tanya thrives in environments where
no two days are ever the same. Oh, and
homemade meat lovers pizza with stuffed crust is
her ultimate cheat meal.
Support Coordinator
Manee Figueroa
BA in Psychology | Mental Health First Aider | French Certificate
Manee says oui oui to ramen, snorkelling and David Attenborough’s knowledge and advocacy for land and animals. Adventurous at heart, Manee loves free-diving, hiking and surfing almost as much as the true care EPIC team members offer.
JSC Manager
Jessica Lovelock
Jess often wonders why it can’t be Taco Tuesday every day, and we’d have to agree. Each day brings a new challenge, and Jess enjoys working at EPIC because supporting, chatting to and connecting with people makes her world go ‘round!
Executive Assistant - Karratha
Erica Byrne
Erica thinks country music goes pretty well with a side dish of chocolate. A massive fan of the art, socialising with friends, Erica thrives in the outdoors under a beautiful Pilbara sunset. A huge fan of EPIC's culture and inclusive environment, you'll find Erica at EPIC HQ in Karratha.
Client Services Manager
Shellene Remihana
What beats getting to empower a team of amazing
people to identify their strengths and supporting
participants in a nurturing way that encourages
independence? Nothing, Shellene thinks! Catch
her positive, bubbly self around the Pilbara office,
and when she gets a chance, watching the latest
All Blacks game!
Careers Coordinator
Jo Lewis
She’s a chocolate lover. She’s an EPIC culture lover. She’s a bit of a clown. She’s Jo Lewis! When she’s not defending country music or dreaming of Channing Tatum’s abs, Jo’s advocating for the Jobs & Skills Centre which is such an underutilised FREE resource in the region!
Support Worker
Jane Bolton
An advocate for animals, jewelry and fishing enthusiast. When Jane isn’t embodying the role of an EPIC Support Worker, you’ll find her soaking up the vitamin-d alongside the pool as a real life mermaid.
Support Worker
Mavis Bwalya
A loyal friend. A devout mum. A fan of gospel music. Mavis feels privileged to be referred to as 'the favourite sister' by those who know her best and for the flexibility EPIC offers her which provides a much-needed work-life balance.
Support Worker
Rhianna McCallum
Certificate III Allied Health Assistance, Certificate IV Preperation for Health and Nursing, Certificate III and IV Education Support
Rhianna often wonders why pasta has to taste so divine, and we’d have to agree. Each day brings a new challenge and a new adventure. Rhianna enjoys working at EPIC because supporting, chatting to, and connecting with people makes her heart skip a beat.
“They would rather have you messy and alive then not there at all.” ― Jazz Thornton
Funding Advisor
Ashleigh Fauntleroy
Cert IV in Business
A loyal friend of the coffee bean. A devout sweet tooth. A fan of Fleetwood Mac. Ashleigh's ultimate day off is enjoying garden hangs with her English bulldog, swiping cuttings of rare plants everywhere she goes, after a solid morning jam sesh.
Client Services Manager
Melanie Hawkins
Diploma of Children’s Services / Certificate III Aged Care / Certificate III Disability
A fan of cheese, wine, and rum, Melanie's happiest
when hanging out with her family with country tracks playing in the background. Oh, and she’s truly
humbled to have met and become friends with the
wonderful people at EPIC.