Paul Di Masi

Chief Executive Officer

After spending almost ten years as a secondary school teacher, Paul Di-Masi spent some time as a campaign worker with Friends of the Earth and then worked in a number of increasingly senior local development and local economic development roles with the State Government, including managing the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) delivery to small rural communities through out Victoria.

In 1995, Paul was appointed the foundation Executive Officer of the National NEIS Network and worked with a national network of community, not for profit and for profit business training providers and liaised closely with the Commonwealth Government.In 1997, Paul relocated to Indonesia to manage an 11 month joint World Bank- Republic of Indonesia project revising the Indonesian Government’s Youth Entrepreneurship development program. At the end of this project, Paul continued working in Indonesia across a range of areas of interest and expertise including local community economic development, microfinance programs, community relations, business network development and development and maintenance of not for profit organisations. Clients included the International Labour Organisation, the Indonesian Department of Cooperatives, the Asia Pacific Resource Development Network, the German Economic Development agency GTZ and a number of multi national mining companies including - an 18 month appointment as lead Community Development - Community Relations consultant to a major Newmont Mining project in eastern Indonesia. His portfolio of work included pro bono work with Indonesia grass roots not for profit organisations.

Paul returned to live in Australia in March 2001 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the South East LLEN in May of that year.

Louise Stewart

Office Business Manager

Louise has had over 15 years of experience in various industries working as an Office Manager/Administrator as well as taking on roles as a Personal Assistant and Account management. 

Louise joined SE LLEN full time in March 2006.

LLEN Staff

Shannon Cheal

LLEN Executive Officer

After four years working as a temporary employee in various corporate environments while studying History at La Trobe University, Shannon commenced work at SE LLEN in April 2002 as a Workplace Coordinator with the LCP. 

The following year Shannon moved into the LLEN Project Manager role overseeing various initiatives including the South East Industry Cadetship Program, On Track Connect and the Supply Chain Management RealJobz@ Expo. 

LCP Staff

Simon Rickard

LCP Executive Officer

Simon has been with the

He is also a fully qualified recreational and technical SCUBA diving instructor. 

Alex Palazzolo

Community Partnerships Coordinator

Alex joined SELLEN in December 2006 as a Community Partnerships Coordinator. Alex’s background includes 20 years working with Dandenong Basketball Association as the Head coach of the Dandenong Rangers Women’s National League team, Youth Development Manager, Basketball Manager, Elite Programs Manager, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager and General Manager. 

Charmaine D’Souza

LCP Coordinator- VETiS

Charmaine started with SE LLEN in March 2006. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with over 15 years experience in Business Administration. Previously worked with SE LLEN on casual basis. Also employed with South African Consulate, German Business Group Dubai Port Authorities & the Thyssen Group.

Danielle West

LCP Coordinator

Danielle joined SELLEN in May 2006 as a Projects Officer. She has been in the Employment and Training industry for 7 years and holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Cert III in Business Administration. She is currently completing Certificate IV in Community Services. 

Mandy Stevens

LCP Administrator

Biography pending