Executive Team

Debbie Karasinski has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Senses Australia since 2002. Prior to her appointment to Senses Australia, Debbie was the Chief Executive Officer of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia, a position she held for ten years from 1992 and for which she was awarded a Centenary Medal.

Debbie currently participates on the following committees.

• Member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Policy Forum – Ensures that CCI policy reflects the views of business (including not for profit organisations).
• Member of the Premier’s Partnership Forum – The Partnership Forum brings together leaders from State Government agencies and the not-for-profit community sector to improve outcomes for all Western Australians through a genuine partnership in the policy, planning and delivery of community services in Western Australia.
• The Executive Connection – TEC is an international membership organisation bringing together Chief Executive Officers who meet, share their knowledge and discuss business issues and opportunities.
• The State Committee of the National Disability Services. NDSWA is the peak body for non-government disability services. Through the provision of information, representation and policy advice, NDS promotes and advances services which support people with all forms of disability to participate in all domains of life.

Email: debbie.karasinski@senses.org.au
Telephone: (08) 9473-5420

David Snape graduated from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and is currently undertaking an MBA.

As the General Manager, Business, David's key responsibilities include the development and management of the organisation's people and performance, administration, learning and development, communications and marketing, fundraising, workforce scheduling, property management and fleet requirements.

This position also deputises for the Chief Executive Officer.

David is a Certified Professional with the Australian Human Resource Institute and currently participates in committees as follows:

• NDS WA HR-Subcommittee

Email: dsnape@senses.org.au
Telephone: (08) 9473-5400

Elvira Edwards graduated from the University of WA with a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Psychology, has a Graduate Diploma in Health Science in Research and Evaluation and has also undertaken a number of management and values based courses.

Elvira has worked in the disability sector since 1981 and has extensive knowledge and experience in the development, provision and management of disability services.

As the General Manager, Client Acquisition, Elvira’s key responsibilities include developing, implementing and monitoring the Client Acquisition strategy and activities which include the acquisition of new individually funded clients and participating as a member of the Executive Group in the formulation of the organisation's planning, policy and client services strategies.

Email: elvira.edwards@senses.org.au
Telephone: 08 9473 5400

With over 20 years of experience in senior finance, strategic planning and business consulting roles, Evan brings expertise of program management and information management to the role of General Manager, Organisational Transformation.

The role assists the leadership team to navigate through changes to the market and the way the organisation positions itself to grow and perform in the future.  Evan also leads information and communication technology services.

Email: evan.nunn@senses.org.au
Telephone: 08 9473 5400

Matthew Wittorff is responsible for all of Senses Australia's therapy services and support worker services in the Lower South West.

Matthew has an undergraduate qualification of Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of WA and a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) from Curtin University.  He has post graduate qualifications of Master of Philosophy (Occupational Therapy) from Curtin University, Graduate Certificate of Not-for-Profit Leadership and Management from Notre Dame University and a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from the University of WA.  Matthew is currently enrolled in a PhD at Curtin University.

Matthew was a member of the 2016 Senses Australia Board Award winning team and was winner of the 2016 Aspire Scholarship.

Matthew has worked in the disability sector as an occupational therapist and then as a manager for over 15 years.  Matthew is passionate about improving the lives of people with disability and ensuring services are evidenced based, to ensure the best possible outcome.

Email: matthew.wittorff@senses.org.au
Telephone: 08 9473 5400

Darren Munday has completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting, holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration and is a Fellow of Leadership Western Australia.

Darren has also had a non-Executive career serving on the Boards of two community not-for-profit organisations as well as and serving a three year term on the Murdoch University Senate.

As the General Manager, Community Living, Darren's key responsibilities include leadership of Community Living Services, Family Support Services and all of Senses Australia's services across the Wheatbelt region.

Email: darren.munday@senses.org.au
Telephone: 08 9473 5400