Debra Zanella

Chief Executive Officer, Ruah Community Services (WA)

President, Western Australian Council of Social Services

With more than two decades’ experience in the health and community service sectors, Debra Zanella is a passionate advocate for practical and decisive action to disrupt cycles of social disadvantage.

Debra is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and currently Chief Executive Officer of Ruah Community Services and President of the Western Australian Council of Social Services.

Debra also holds a position on Western Australia’s East Metropolitan Health Service Board. She was a founding member of the WA Alliance to End Homelessness (WAAEH) and is a member of the Australian Alliance to End Home Homelessness (AAEH).

Debra’s current work has a particular focus on addressing the complex issues relating to mental health and wellbeing, and ending homelessness and family violence.