KidsXpress Board Member Jacqui Vanzella (left) with newly appointed Board Member Kelly Slessor (right).
Thursday 19 February 2026
Welcoming Kelly Slessor to the KidsXpress Board
KidsXpress is pleased to welcome Kelly Slessor to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organisation’s governance and strategic capability.
Kelly is an experienced AI expert, ecommerce and digital strategy leader and the Founder and CEO of Tribe Gen AI. With more than three decades of experience across retail, technology and innovation, she brings deep expertise in digital transformation, data-informed strategy and leading organisations through complex change.
Beyond her professional leadership, Kelly and her husband provide respite care for children in the foster system. This direct engagement with families navigating trauma-informed care gives her insight into the realities facing children and carers – perspectives that strengthen our governance and align closely with the KidsXpress mission.
Paul Hines, KidsXpress Board Chair and Co-Founder, welcomed Kelly’s appointment, saying: “As we look ahead to Horizon Two of our strategic plan, strengthening our digital capability and long-term sustainability is essential. Kelly brings deep expertise in innovation and data strategy, alongside a genuine commitment to children impacted by trauma. Her insight will support the Board as we use digital technologies to strengthen and broaden our communications, deepen community engagement and ensure we remain sustainable and responsive in the years ahead.”
Kelly joins a Board committed to strong governance and ensuring KidsXpress remains responsive, resilient and focused on delivering expressive therapy and wraparound support to children and families who need it most.
For Enquiries & Further Information:
Maria Rallis
Head of Communications & Fundraising, KidsXpress
maria.rallis@kidsxpress.org.au
www.kidsxpress.org.au
