Mr Jim Demack LL.B, LL.M, A.MUS.A, GAICD  was appointed the Chair of the Somerville House School Council in 2017 and is also a member of the PMSA Board appointed by the Uniting Church. 

A lawyer and a Brisbane partner of a national law firm, Jim brings his legal skills with experience in major engineering and infrastructure projects, insurance, litigation and commercial law. He has a collaborative approach to problem solving in dealing with the issues that arise for both the Somerville House School Council and the PMSA Board.

• Chair - Somerville House School Council 
• PMSA Board member (first appointed 2013, current term until 2021) 
• Practising solicitor specialising in all aspects of construction law, particularly major engineering and infrastructure projects, litigation and alternate dispute resolution
• Partner - Gadens Lawyers

Mrs Margaret Berry BA, MSc, MEd (Leadership) has been appointed as a Uniting Church representative on the PMSA Board and is currently the Principal at Robertson State School.

Margaret has a passion for the education of young people and has a long career in the leadership of school communities. Her daughter and sisters attended Somerville House and extended family members attend Brisbane Boys' College. Margaret has worked with school councils for over 10 years.  She has joined the PSMA Board at a time in her career where she feels she can add value and support to the PMSA's work. 

Margaret has more than 30 years experience teaching in both primary and secondary schools. Since 1998, she has held leadership positions of Head of Department, Deputy Principal and Principal of secondary schools and current Principal of a primary school. With a Certificate of Teaching, Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Education (Leadership), and a Master of Science, Margaret brings a wealth of educational experience to the Somerville House School Council and the PMSA Board.  

• Member - Somerville House School Council 
• PMSA Board member (first appointed 2018, current term until 2021)
• Principal - Robertson State School
• Member - Queensland State Primary Principals Association
• President - South Branch Queensland Association for Gifted & Talented Children
• Member - Queensland College of Teachers
• Member - Uniting Church Schools Commission
• Member - Australian Institute of Company Directors

Mr Matthew Miller Assoc. Dip Bus (Real Estate Val), GradDip Urban & Reg Plan is a senior Brisbane property executive with 30 years experience and extensive commercial business acumen, governance experience and stakeholder and relationship management capability. 

Currently the General Manager Queensland at Dexus, Matthew’s primary role is building, motivating and growing strong teams to deliver successful projects. He is well known in the property industry as an industry leader who tackles difficult projects with great success.

Matthew has strong connections to Somerville House – he is a current parent and his wife is a past student. He is a passionate advocate for independent schooling, particularly girls’ education.

Key current and previous appointments, roles and qualifications include:

• Member – Somerville House School Council (first appointed 2020, current term until 2023)
• Former Chair – Corporate & Commercial Real Estate Committee, Property Council of Australian (Qld Division)
• Past board member – South Bank Corporation
• Past board member – Brisbane City Council Inclusive Brisbane Board

Mrs Trisha Squires MAICD, GrapDipIntlDev, BA, DipYouthWork is a passionate advocate for youth, women and education.

Trisha is a recognised leader, winning the 2019 Tasmania Telstra Business Women’s Award (Medium & Large Business) and the 2019 Jill Lindsay AFL Scholarship. She is a Founder of the Reach Broadbridge Fund, a school providing education to primary school-aged children on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island. Trisha was also Young Australian of the Year in 2006 for her work in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.

Trisha recently completed an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School and the AICD Company Directors’ course. Trisha is known for her leadership qualities, clear strategic thinking, and resilience.

Trisha’s board experience and background in sports administration is an asset to the Council and her outstanding personal achievements is an inspiration to the students.

Key current and previous appointments, roles and awards include:

• Director – AFL Cape York Limited
• Director – Tasmanian Football Foundation
• Winner – 2006 Young Australian of the Year
• Winner – 2019 Tasmania Telstra Business Women’s Award (Medium& Large Business)
• Winner – 2019 Jill Lindsay Scholarship
• Participant – 2020 AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) Talent Program for Sport Executives scholarship
• Current Head – AFL Queensland
• Founder – Reach Broadbridge Fund
• Former Member – St Michael Collegiate School Foundation Committee (2019)
• Former board member – Family Life, International Women’s Development Agency, The National Youth Mental Health Foundation (Headspace)
• Former CEO – Reach, St Kilda Youth Service and AFL Tasmania

• Mrs Kim Kiepe, School Principal MEd (Leadership & Management), BEd, DipT, MACEL, GAICD (Ex-officio) 
• Mrs Jo Matherson, Deputy Principal  BSc, DipEd, Assoc. LEADR, MACEL (Ex-officio) 
• Ms Renee Bromiley, Business Manager BCom, CPA (Ex-officio)