Executive Team
We believe in the power of inspired young people
The Y Canberra Region’s Senior Leadership Team is headed by our Chief Executive Officer, Kirsty Dixon, and comprises Executive Officers from skilled in strategy and operations across our many business offerings.
Our leadership structure is designed to empower, enable innovation and continuous improvement.
Kirsty Dixon
Chief Executive Officer
Joined the Y in May 2023.
Master of Business
Bachelor Degree, Arts
Graduate Certificate, Health Science
AICD Graduate
Paulina Manenica
Executive Manager, Social Enterprises and Deputy CEO
Joined the Y in April 2024
Bachelor Degree, Commerce
AICD Graduate
Blessy Pascual-Gutierrez
Chief Financial Officer
Joined the Y in January 2026
Master of Business Administration
Graduate Diploma in Business (Taxation and Business Law)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
CA, CPA, and AICD Member
Marcos Correa
Executive Manager, Business Operations
Joined the Y in January 2020
Bachelor Degree, Business Administration
AICD Graduate
Cara Moore
Executive Manager, Children’s Services
Joined the Y in September 2013
Diploma, Early Education & Care
Diploma, Business Management