Melissa Hughes - President (Elected Director)

Chairperson, Non-Executive Director, and health professional with proven leadership experience across a range of organisational structures and governance models. Melissa is particularly interested in governance and communications to strengthen strategy and culture in changing environments. In addition to Melissa’s role at Triathlon Tasmania, she is Chairperson of Karinya Young Women’s service and was Intern Director with TasPorts in 2020. Melissa is excited is passionate about maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of an organisation to deliver value to all stakeholders, including triathletes, members, clubs, volunteers and the Tasmanian community.  As well as bringing enthusiasm for all things triathlon to board level, Melissa loves the camaraderie that comes with training and competing with fellow triathletes.

Jason is the Program Leader – Facility Operations at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre. Jason has only been in the sport of triathlon for six years, but fell in love with the challenge it brings, signing up for his first full Ironman before he’d completed his first Triathlon! Jason prefers the long-distance format – he trains and tries to compete in at least one full Ironman per year. When Jason saw a vacancy on the Triathlon Tasmania Board in 2018, he thought he could be of assistance after sitting on the Triathlon South Committee for several seasons. Jason is currently the Vice President of Triathlon Tasmania and brings knowledge, motivation, a fair playing field as a Technical Official and a laugh to triathlon! Jason loves being involved and helping out where he can.

Shellie Wakefield - Executive Officer

Shellie Wakefield was appointed Executive Officer of Triathlon Tasmania in May 2021. Shellie has extensive experience in the sport and recreation industry, and proven skills at both strategic and operational levels after working in leadership roles as General Manager of AusCycling Tasmania (previously Cycling Tasmania) and Sports Medicine Australia. Shellie has a great passion for sport and the amazing, unique way that sport makes a positive impact in society.  Shellie has competed in road cycling races, including the Masters Games and the 2015 Devonport Teams Triathlon. Shellie lives in Shearwater and enjoys spending time with her family, bush walking and riding her road and mountain bikes with the local cycling bunch.