Category: Board

Rick is our ‘Action Man’ because he gets things done! No task is too small or too big for Rick and he has a knack for finding a way to get it done. Rick manages our finance systems, supervises our Internship Students and oversees our Volunteers. Rick has developed our Drive Me program with a passion for helping young people get their P’s.

Rick is an experienced operations manager who joined Youth Options in June 2019 after 12 years’ service with the City of Salisbury. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Diploma in Youth Work and Certificate of Business.

Rick is an active member and past President of the Rotary Club of Salisbury and a Justice of the Peace in SA. In addition, Rick has led us into the digital space with a major IT transformation.

“We help people grow, feel good about themselves and hopeful for the future”

Michelle Braham has been the CEO of Youth Options since 2017, contributing to the organisation in various roles since 2007. She is deeply committed to empowering young people through social and emotional learning, skill development, and work preparedness.

Her leadership is grounded in delivering inclusive, person-centred programs that help young people overcome social disadvantage by building independence, resilience, and social connection. Michelle’s approach is highly collaborative, working closely with individuals and community partners to tailor support that meets diverse needs.

Michelle also serves as a Board Member and Governance Chair of Amplify Alliance Australia, contributing to the national not-for-profit sector by strengthening governance and strategy to better support vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians. Her professional background in human resources, career development, and service design informs her systems-thinking approach to leadership and innovation.

At the Social Enterprise Open Camp, Michelle hopes to gain insights into social entrepreneurship and explore long-term strategic change that can be implemented to strengthen Youth Options’ mission and influence broader transformation across the sector.