As an initial founder of WVNA, Ramon has developed into a capable and experienced leader in the not-for-profit community.

In 2013, Ramon was a co-founder of the Women Veterans Network Australia, previously mentor/facilitator and female team leader for Trojan's Trek. Ramon currently is the team leader for two groups of volunteers for EAT UP Australia whilst also being a volunteer member of the Townsville RSL Sub Branch.
Ramon retired from the Australian Regular Army after 16 years of exemplary service - her career started at the age of 17 in Transport Corps: During her service, Ramon completed multiple deployments to East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, until a medical injury required her transition.
Ramon is a passionate advocate for women veterans, and currently sits on many ex-service organisation (ESO) committee’s, including the highly regarded Department of Veteran Affairs - Female Veterans ’Policy Forum.
Ramon currently lives in Townsville.

Natalie is a Canberra based Businesswomen/CEO, starting her own large company in 2009. 
Natalie is a veteran of both the Australian Regular Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force - serving for 24 years: including a deployment to East Timor.
 

Natalie is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy and the University of New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in the Arts, and Masters degrees in both Business and Technology, and Project Management. Natalie is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

 

She also currently acts as the Deputy Chair for the Prime Minsters Advisory Council for Veteran’s Employment.

Nichola served in the Australian Army for 22 years. During her service she enjoyed roles across training establishments, strategic intelligence agencies, analytical cells and command appointments. She deployed four times to Afghanistan and Iraq, and supported the North Queensland Floods 2019.

 

A graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, and the Royal Military College, Nichola holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Justice (Intelligence), and a Master of Defence and Strategy. She is currently studying her Bachelor of Laws part-time, while supporting a serving military spouse, Melanie, and raising their three children aged between two and seven.
Nichola retired medically from the ADF in 2023 and is a strong advocate for supporting mental health in veterans both serving and retired. She understands the constant juggle of work life balance that families within the ADF face. Her goal with her involvement in WVNA is to ensure that women have strong social networks who understand service life, and support and raise other women up regardless of their rank, race, sexual orientation, age, abilities or background.

Karen is a professional Corporate Manager and Chief Operating Officer with over 20 years experience managing and growing the highly successful Sigma Bravo business. Following the Sigma Bravo sale to KBR she took on the role of Director, Business Systems within KBR. She is a Director of the Canberra Cyberhub.

Karen holds a primary Bachelor’s degree - Management from James Cook University, and a Masters in Human Resource Management from UNSW, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

 

In addition to her professional credentials, Karen is a mother of 4 children, and has served in both the Australian Regular Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force.