Executive Team
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. O
ur 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