OUR TEAM

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jonny Iuso, Managing Director

Founding Magenta Community Services in 2013, Jonny has a long 30-year history in the disability sector and is extremely passionate, driven and hardworking. Her daughter Emily was born in1992 with major health complications and diagnosed with a disability. Emily tragically passed away in 1996.

Outside of her role, Jonny loves to spend time at the beach, spend time with her son, and going on holidays with friends and family.

Joelle Willis, Area Manager for Central Queensland

Commencing in 2018, Joe has worked as a Support Worker and Team Leader, including for our multiple SIL houses in Gladstone. In March 2021, she stepped into a 12-month secondment as the Acting Area Manager for the Central Queensland region.

Joe brings a strong customer service and leadership background to the organisation. She has a deep affinity for the community she works in and loves working with people from all walks of life. With a customer service background spanning more than 20 years, Joe places a high value on delivering person-centered services. She loves working as part of a team and is passionate about ensuring the participant remains at the heart of our service framework.

Outside of her role at Magenta, Joe loves being close to nature. Whether its bush walking, riding, camping or just sitting and relaxing at the beach listening to the waves or reading a book, she loves being in the outdoors with her friends and family. Joe is a big believer in self-care, and says that it keeps her grounded and allows her to be the best person she can be, making her who she is today.

Jessica Doyle, Area Manager for Southern Queensland

Jessica joined the Magenta team in 2016. Backed by a career spanning 20 years, she has a background in education and community services.

Jessica is passionate about working with people to create meaningful change and great outcomes. Additionally, she places a high value on a holistic approach to support. Whether it’s communicating with loved ones or connecting with communities, Jessica ensures people are at the centre of Magenta’s support framework. 

During her time at Magenta, Jessica has worked across aged care and disability support services. Furthermore, she is experienced in supporting children with disabilities.

Outside of her role, Jessica loves spending time with her family. Being outdoors and camping as often as possible are also favourite pastimes.

Kate Higgins, Area Manager for Northern Rivers

Kate joined the Magenta team in early 2021 as a Team Leader and in March, she stepped into the Northern Rivers Area Manager role.

With an experienced background spanning almost 20 years in the community sector, Kate has worked in Aged Care, Disability, Homelessness and Early Intervention. A former Lifeline Volunteer Crisis Telephone Counsellor, Kate says, her experience has taught her the value of humility and reignited her passion for being open, leading by example and working from a heart space with boundaries. 

Describing herself as intrinsically altruistic, quality focused and highly person centred, Kate is a hands-on leader who places a high value on relationships. Kate has tertiary qualifications in Management and Community Services, she is an accredited Family Group Conference Facilitator and is currently enrolled in a Diploma of Counselling.

Outside of her role at Magenta, Kate has solo travelled to different countries to see watch her favourite rider, Valentino Rossi race in the MotoGP motorbike races. Kate loves barefoot gardening and art.

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