Senior Leadership Team

The Y Canberra Region’s  Senior Leadership Team is headed by our Chief Executive Officer, Kirsty Dixon, and comprises Executive Officers from each business unit. 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

Simon Scarano

Executive Manager, Finance & Operations

Joined the Y in February 2024
Bachelor Degree, Commerce
Graduate Diploma, Chartered Accounting

Cara Moore

Executive Manager, Children’s Services

Joined the Y in September 2013
Diploma, Early Education & Care
Diploma, Business Management

Paulina Manenica

Executive Manager, Social Enterprises

Joined the Y in April 2024
Bachelor Degree, Commerce
AICD Graduate

Marcos Correa

Executive Manager, Risk and Innovation

Joined the Y in January 2020
Bachelor Degree, Business Administration
AICD Graduate

Sam Duffy-Yates

Senior Manager, Brand & Youth Voice

Joined the Y in December 2020
Bachelor Degree, Communication Design
Bachelor Degree, Creative Direction