Council:
- George Salloum – President
- Ico Najdovski – Vice President
- Michael Zylberman OAM – Treasurer
- Rajdeep Kang – Secretary
- Seshu Babu Akula
- Hakki Suleyman
- Julio Altamirano
- Jacob Haweil
- Elias Diacolabrianos
- Elizabeth Honey
- Varouj Manjian
Staff:
Manager – Kat McGuffie
Kat McGuffie is a senior leader in the media and creative industries with more than two decades of experience shaping content, audiences and cultural engagement across Australia.
She is known for combining creative thinking with strategic leadership to deliver award-winning content, major partnerships and organisational change.
Kat brings expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance, creative programming and building inclusive, high-performing teams. She previously led the ABC’s national classical and jazz radio networks and currently serves as a Board Director of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
A strong advocate for broadening representation across the media and creative industries, Kat is focused on building partnerships and strengthening 3ZZZ’s role as a contemporary, community-led broadcaster that reflects and connects multicultural Melbourne.
Sponsorship and Development Manager – Russell Anderson
Russell Anderson is a senior media and communications leader with more than 35 years’ experience in broadcasting, multicultural media development, and international media capacity-building.
As CEO of the NEMBC (2008–2024), he secured major funding increases, launched multilingual news services, strengthened national advocacy, and supported 600 community radio programs across Australia.
Internationally, he has served as a senior advisor to Timor-Leste’s public broadcaster and delivered media development projects with the United Nations, UNICEF, and Foundation Hirondelle, training journalists and managing communications initiatives. In Australia, he founded a community radio station, developed youth training programs in radio and television, and holds a BA in Media Communications.
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator – Chelsea Chua
Chelsea Chua is a creative professional with experience across the television industry and arts, cultural and community sectors.
Her greatest hits include working as a Digital Producer and Writer on Australia’s iconic television drama, ‘Neighbours’, and leading the Human Rights Arts & Film Festival as Operations Manager. With a dynamic professional history, Chelsea has also worked with local government organisations, delivering cultural programs that connect, engage and empower marginalised communities.
Committed to amplifying diverse lived experiences, Chelsea is excited to bring her expertise in digital storytelling, strategic content creation and audience engagement to the 3ZZZ team.
Broadcast Operations & Content Coordinator – Francesco Zaffina
Francesco is an experienced audio and audiovisual professional with over 30 years’ experience across broadcasting, production, live events, and multimedia services. He holds a Diploma of Audio Engineering from the Australian Audio College and a Diploma in Music Theory from the Australian Music Examinations Board.
Francesco recently worked in Audio/Visual Operations at SBS Melbourne and has been Director and Owner of Prime Media and co-owner of Zapa Productions, delivering audio-visual production, streaming, and multimedia services. His career includes nearly 20 years with the Multimedia Consulting Group as a Technical Operations Coordinator, Producer, Audio Engineer, and IT Manager, bringing strong technical expertise and operational leadership.
Membership & Reception – Vanessa Gatica
Vanessa is the warm and welcoming face that greets everyone who walks through the doors of 3ZZZ.
As the front reception coordinator, she manages membership processing and plays a key role in engaging with our diverse community of members, conveners, and listeners.
Originally from Mexico, Vanessa is fluent in Spanish and brings a vibrant multicultural perspective to the station. She holds a Diploma in Media and Communication, a Diploma in Social Media Marketing, and a Diploma in Voice Acting, equipping her with a strong foundation in modern media, digital engagement, and on-air performance.
Bookkeeper & Administration Officer – Theo Stavris
Theo oversees the administration of the organisation’s financial accounts and provides support for the station’s administrative functions, including Group AGMs and financial reporting.
A member of 3ZZZ since 1997, Theo is fluent in Greek and is a qualified accountant. He manages the station’s finances, administration, and program group governance.
