The Board
Kate Healy - President
Kate brings experience, enthusiasm and empathy to her role as a director. A commercial lawyer by training, and social impact and change maker professionally, she also has a decade under her belt as a water polo parent and several years service as an office bearer at Melbourne Collegians.
Kate’s day job is as a consultant, and she understands the passion and commitment that the Victorian Water Polo community has for the sport, and is keen to see us lift our participation numbers and profitability across the State.
Daniel Flahive - Vice President
Daniel Flahive is Water Polo through and through. He is a Footscray Water Polo Club Life Member, a National Referee and wealth of Water Polo knowledge for the entire Water Polo Victoria community.
Danny is passionate about the delivery of our High Performance programs, our AWL team and the development of young officials and coaches. He is committed to the growth of our sport in this state, and is excited to continue serving on the WPV Board.
Kai-Yang Goh - Treasurer
Kai is an active member of the water polo community who has the privilege of wearing all hats from player to coach to administrator. Kai began his water polo journey in 2015 as a university student and is passionate about the fun, social and learning opportunities the sport provides.
Kai's vision for Water Polo Victoria is to provide fulfilling participation opportunities for athletes of all ages, skill levels and regions, and to send the message that anyone can play our sport.
Outside of the pool, Kai is a disputes lawyer and aims to use his professional expertise to assist with the development and execution of Water Polo Victoria's strategic plan.
Robert Friedman - Board Director
Robbie Friedman is a highly accomplished senior strategy executive with over two decades of experience driving significant growth and positive change across diverse commercial and not-for-profit sectors.
His expertise lies in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, fostering high-performing teams, and building strong, sustainable cultures. He is adept at navigating complex challenges, resolving difficult stakeholder relationships, and consistently delivering exceptional results.
Robbie is committed to growing Water Polo participation in Victoria and is excited for the opportunity to join the WPV Board.
Nikki Burger - Board Director
Nikki was appointed to the Water Polo Victoria board in February 2024 and brings enthusiasm and extensive sport management experience to her role as a director.
With a versatile skillset honed over two decades, Nikki has held various leadership roles in sport, highlights including Yanqing Olympic Village Manager (Sliding Sports & Alpine) at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games, and Volunteer Manager at the 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Melbourne (2022).
Nikki established Life Sport Journey, in 2012, a boutique sports consultancy. Nikki is a strategic thinker, specialising in strategic planning, program and pathway evaluation, stakeholder engagement and policy development; she works closely with sports including swimming and netball.
Nikki is committed to seeing the development of water polo in Victoria from participation programs to high performance.
Renee Fox - Board Director
Renee Fox is a marketing and communications professional specialising in sport, partnerships, and community engagement. In her role at Sportscover, she oversees marketing initiatives, sponsorships, publications, and events across the sporting sector.
With over 15 years of experience competing as an elite swimmer at interstate and international level, Renee brings a strong understanding of athlete pathways and high-performance sport. She is also the founder and host of the Perfectly Flawed Podcast, featuring conversations with elite athletes and industry leaders on resilience and performance.
Renee is passionate about supporting the sustainable growth of water polo and fostering strong sporting communities across Victoria.