Ethan is the founding director of Hurt to Help. Born and raised in the Eastern Wheatbelt, he has a passion for challenging himself, and helping others. Currently working as a doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Ethan is committed to achieving Hurt to Help’s mission, to support West Australians doing it tough.

Lynda is an inaugural Director/Secretary of Hurt to Help and also Ethan’s Mum! A Deputy Principal at Narembeen DHS and community volunteer, she has over 30 years of experience working with children in rural areas and appreciates the challenges they face.

Laura Butler is a highly experienced professional with a diverse business background spanning education, non-profits, and financial services. Passionate about building capability and capacity in rural, regional, and remote (RRR) Western Australia, Laura works to bridge the gap between opportunities in metropolitan areas and those in the regions.

Laura holds a Master of Business Management (MBM) from Swinburne University of Technology, an Advanced Credential in Enterprise Governance from Bond University, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Curtin University. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), an Associate Fellow Member of the Australian Institute of Management WA (AFAIM), and an Associate Member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia (MICDA).

Laura sits on numerous non-profit boards and committees locally and nationally, focusing on empowering young people, women, and disadvantaged groups.

Brodie Chalwell is a Wealth Adviser at Canaccord Genuity, specialising in Financial Planning and Stockbroking. Brodie assists in the financial operations of hurt to help, and also enjoys the “hurt” aspect, competing in a half iron man in Busselton in December 2024.