Matt Wilson
CHAIRMAN
Matt attended one of our walks way back in 2015 and it impacted his life in such a positive way, he decided it was his turn to give back in appreciation and gratefulness and is the Chairman for BDOAL this year. He also volunteer manages Perth Meditation Centre and is Vice President of Beeliar Community Group (BCV)
Massimo Iustini
FOUNDER & VICE CHAIRMAN
Meet our co-founder and Jamie Oliver 🍴 wiz Massimo! The greatest achievement in Mass' life is helping somebody else out of a tough situation and giving them hope. Especially when it's someone he may have never met before, but feels like he has known them forever. For Mass, that is what Black Dog on a Lead is all about. He believes that together we can make a difference!
Marcus Iustini
Treasurer
Marcus joined the Black Dog team as a means to support his various loved ones battling with mental illness. Being the eldest of three brothers, family is extremely important to him, and through his involvement in the organisation he hopes to encourage people in the wider community to lean on their loved ones during their times of need rather than struggling alone.
Eliott Iustini
SECRETARY
Eliott is the driving force behind Black Dog On A Lead’s social media platforms, and is very passionate about mental health awareness and education. He has seen the first hand affects of mental health on friends and family and is an advocate for mindfulness and self-awareness. Eliott uses music, exercise (yoga & walking), meditating and spending time with loved ones to manage his mental wellbeing!
Stefano Iustini
Committee Member
Stefano is our superstar project coordinator and has been a driving force behind BDOAL since its inception. He believes that mental health is one of the most serious yet undiagnosed issues our society is currently facing. BDOAL is important to him as it advocates open communication around mental health.
Jazmine Gracie
Committee Member
Jazmin is one of 6 children 👨👩👧👦 - She joined BDOAL because she has had friends and family that have been affected by mental illness. Jazmin is works as a nurse and often finds herself surrounded by mental illness.
Taylor Donati
Committee Member
Taylor is in charge of our media and communications – you may have even had your photo taken by her at last year's walk. She has battled with anxiety and depression throughout her teenage years and is passionate about BDOAL because she wants to help people just like herself.
Maria Mariano
Member
Maria is one of our founding members who has done more than anyone for BDOAL. She believes that mental health awareness means that we’re not only acknowledging that mental health is important, but we’re talking about it so that people can get the help they need.
Dino Mariano
Committee Member
Dino is our go to man when it comes to numbers 🔢! He believes that the more we talk openly about mental illness, the easier the journey is on the road ahead.
Lukas Dreher
Committee Member / Senior Designer
Lukas is one of the newest committee members at Black Dog on a Lead this year and is our resident designer. When he was introduced to the committee team he decided it was honest & good and wanting to help wherever he could! Lukas’ passion is Design, where legibility, simplicity & a touch of a swiss design style comes natural.
Rob Azzolini
Member
Meet Rob 👷🏽 The reason he joined BDOAL was because he experienced family and friends struggle with the affects of mental health issues and was driven to help others and break the stigma 🌟
Mark Sansone
Committee Member
Mark heads up the social and digital media marketing at Black Dog on a Lead. He has always been passionate about mental health and encouraging others to talk openly. He loves to help so jumped on board to join Black Dog on a Lead and this year’s committee team.