Community Gro is governed by a volunteer Board of Management made up of professional people from a mix of legal, financial, marketing and development industries. The Board is responsible for determining all matters relating to governance, including, ensuring an appropriate policy framework is in place to manage the organisations operational procedures.
Community Gro Board
Amanpreet Singh-Bargri
President
Aman is a Partner at wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers. Aman is an experienced commercial Lawyer and Chartered Accountant who has a passion in assisting not-for-profit organisations. Aman enjoys combining his technical legal and accounting skills together with his business acumen to provide guidance and support to the Community Gro Board and Executive Team. Aman has been involved with Community Gro for over 12 years through the Community Gro Legal Clinic. Aman is currently serving as Community Gro’s President and formerly held the position of Treasurer for more than 6 years.
Zammi Rohan
Board Member
Zammi grew up in a small regional city in a low-income family, where he gained firsthand insight into the challenges of making ends meet and the resilience required to overcome financial hardship. These experiences have shaped his perspective and values as he moved forward in life.
In 2016, Zammi joined the Community Gro Board of Directors, driven by his desire to make a meaningful difference. As an experienced architect, he brings valuable professional expertise and insights to the team. Over the years, Zammi has also worked on numerous projects with First Nations communities, including initiatives on Palm Island, reflecting his deep respect for people, culture, and country.
In early 2024, Zammi founded BES•Tville, an organization dedicated to making Townsville the best it can be through community-driven initiatives and collaboration. His passion for community extends to sport, where he has been a member of the Uni Hawks AFL team for over 20 years, serving as a player, coach, and committee member.
With his unique blend of lived experience, professional skills, and a genuine commitment to community, Zammi is a strong advocate for building a brighter, more inclusive, and equitable future for the region.
Tyrone Small
Board Observer
Tyrone is the Director, Safety, Infrastructure and Operations at TAFE Queensland, where he leads safety, compliance, risk management and operational services across North Queensland. With leadership experience spanning education, transport and manufacturing, Tyrone has built his career around creating safe workplaces, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvement.
Prior to TAFE Queensland, Tyrone was Asset Strategy Manager for Transport for London and held several operational leadership roles with Wilmar Sugar, with a strong focus on safety performance, regulatory compliance and risk management. He holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and is passionate about supporting organisations to deliver positive outcomes for their people and communities.
A proud Townsville local, Tyrone enjoys trail running, founded a social run club and embraces the North Queensland lifestyle.
Jennifer Faithful
Secretary
Jennifer is a registered Chartered Accountant and has over 7 years of experience working in tax and accounting.
This is Jennifer’s first board role and as a young professional she brings an enthusiasm to learn and is eager to contribute new ideas and perspectives.
Jennifer’s professional role provides extensive knowledge in taxation, accounting compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and compensation restructuring.
Jennifer is passionate about helping the community and building strong relationships.
Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Chartered Accountant – Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Karl McKenzie
Board Member
Karl is a dedicated community leader in Townsville with key focus areas in legal processes, first nations culture, defence and domestic and family violence. He spent over 20 years working across the community and not-for-profit sectors, championing social inclusion, grassroots initiatives, and equitable access to services. With a strong track record in community development, program management, and stakeholder engagement, Karl has led numerous initiatives that have strengthened local networks and improved outcomes for vulnerable populations. Karl is excited to return to the Community Gro Board.
Colleen Doyle
Board Member
Bio to come
Lesley Thorne
Treasurer
Lesley commenced working in the not-for-profit sector in 1997 when she successfully gained the position of Accountant with the Blue Nursing Service in Rockhampton. Two and a half years later she moved to Townsville to take up the position of Regional Accountant with the newly formed Bluecare North Queensland. In 2000 she transferred to Lifeline, moving from Aged Care into various Community & Disability Service Programs. In 2010 she took up the position of Corporate Services Manager with Centacare NQ as Lifeline had moved to centralise all financial functions into a central office in Brisbane. In 2018 Lesley took up the role of Finance & HR Manager with Althea Projects Inc., retiring in 2022. Since then she has returned to Althea Projects for a 6 month stint, followed by a 6 month casual position with NQDVRS. Lesley is also on the Board of Townsville’s Friendlies Pharmacy (Deputy Chair & Finance Manager) a not-for-profit organisation. Lesley is an Authorised Marriage Celebrant with her own business. Lesley found her niche when she moved into the not-for-profit sector and is very passionate about assisting those who are struggling with life circumstances. She highly values transparency, honesty, and integrity.
Emma Togo
Board Member
Emma is a marketing and communications professional with extensive experience delivering strategic communications across the education, government, not-for-profit and corporate sectors. As Marketing & Communications Lead at Townsville Catholic Education, she develops campaigns that strengthen community engagement and support organisational priorities.
Having grown up in Townsville, Emma has seen firsthand the vital role not-for-profit organisations play in supporting individuals, families and the wider community. She is passionate about using her professional skills to help organisations amplify their impact and create meaningful connections.
Passionate about giving back to the community, Emma served on the Management Committee of the Townsville Business Women’s Circle from 2022 to 2025 and continues to support the organisation through strategic social media management. She has also volunteered with the North Queensland Media Ball Organising Committee and is proud to contribute to Community Gro as a Board Member, helping strengthen the capacity of local not-for-profit organisations across the region.