Committee Members
Nancy Taia CXRIM CRIM (Life) | Committee Chair
Nancy is an Information Management Consultant, a role she has held for 2 years. Prior to this she worked in both local and state government where she held various positions from Clerical Officer to RM Manager. Her 30 years in R&IM has provided her with not only a passion for this industry but the technical skills and knowledge to help lead RIMPA Global forward in our new global direction. She enjoys challenges and looking at opportunities in innovative and collaborative ways.
Nancy’s involvement in RIMPA Global started in 1998 and she obtained Chartered status in 2018. She was a member of the Queensland Branch (commencing 2006) and Chapter (commencing 2003) until they ceased operation in 2022. She held various positions on both Councils including Branch President (6 years) and Chapter Secretary (12 years). Nancy was appointed as the inaugural Awards and Recognition Portfolio Lead in 2019 where she redesigned the RIMPA Global awards during her time as the Lead. In 2021 Nancy was the recipient of the Chris Simpson Outstanding Individual award and the J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual award.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 0418 883 251
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/nancy-taia-mrim/
Tynelle Spinner | Committee Secretariat
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- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 1800 242 611
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Meryl Bourke CSRIM CRIM (Life)
Meryl Bourke is the Records Management Program Leader at Logan City Council with 37 years’ experience in the Records and Information Management industry.
Meryl leads a wonderful team of records and information management professionals who all share a passionate for their roles and the importance of good records and information management.
Meryl has been an active member of RIMPA Global for around 25 years and was the Qld Chapter President for 17 years. Meryl has participated in a number of RIMPA working and advisory groups over the years and is currently a member of the Status Upgrade Review Working Group and the RIMPA Global Awards Committee.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 0414 630 688
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/meryl-bourke-mrim-life-2385219a/
Jade Reed ARIM
Jade has extensive experience with records, information management, technology and digital transformation in Local Government. Jade currently works as the Manager of Digital and Customer Information at Hunter’s Hill Council.
In previous employment, Jade was a consultant for Redman Solutions. For Jade, consulting is all about getting the right people in the room and asking the right questions to identify the challenges different business areas face, and to improve processes that deliver better outcomes for council, the community and customers.
Records and information management is not always a high priority in some organisations, but Jade’s fresh perspective and deep understanding helps teams make significant process improvements, and fast.
Donna-Maree Findlay CSRIM CRIM (Life)
Donna-Maree Findlay, based in Adelaide, South Australia, is an experienced Records and Information Management professional with over 26 years of experience across Local, Commonwealth, and State Government roles. She specialises in information governance, compliance, and records lifecycle management, helping organisations improve access, accuracy, and security. Known for her practical approach to contemporary information management solutions, Donna-Maree is passionate about supporting best practice and ensuring information remains a valuable organisational asset.