Our Team
The Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds team are passionate about the mental health of employees in the transport and logistics sector. They work to bring our programs to life and make the resources of Healthy Heads accessible to organisations around the country.
Meet the team behind our success
Naomi Frauenfelder
Chief Executive Officer
Naomi Frauenfelder is Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds’ inaugural Chief Executive Officer. Naomi was previously Executive Director of the TrackSAFE Foundation – an Australian rail industry not-for-profit that addresses suicide on the rail network, and the resultant trauma caused to train drivers and other frontline staff. Naomi has spent her career to date honing her passion for working nationally to unite industries behind significant causes such as mental health, providing individuals and organisations with the resources they need to face challenges head-on and creating cultures of care and support. Naomi also holds a Bachelor and Masters from Monash University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Melissa Weller
Director Industry Relations and Program Management
Melissa Weller brings extensive industry experience to Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds through her role as Director Industry Relations and Program Management. Melissa has lead the development and delivery of several initiatives, including our Nutrition Program and Road Show outreach events, and has developed a variety of tools and resources that help businesses manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace. Previously, Melissa was Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Director at the Australian Trucking Association, where she led the design of SafeT360 and managed the TruckSafe industry safety accreditation scheme. For her great work, Melissa has been recognised by the Institute of Public Works and Engineering Awards for excellence in local government road safety.
Ben Maguire AM
Director Corporate Affairs
As a previous CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Ben Maguire AM brings a wealth of industry experience to Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds. Ben is co-founder and host of Remount, a not-for-profit delivering horsemanship programs for Veterans suffering mental stress and PTSD from their service. This passion for providing mental health and psychosocial support to the community, and his experience in the transport industry, brings a unique perspective and skill set to Ben’s role in the team as Director Corporate Affairs. Ben is also a current Board Member of Bundanon Art Gallery, a serving Officer in the Royal Australian Navy and the proud holder of a Masters of Business Administration.
Kayla O’Brien
Manager – Programs
Kayla O’Brien brings hands-on experience in the road transport sector, and a deep understanding of the industry and its many stakeholders to her role of Manager – Programs. Her expertise extends to initiating and coordinating safety education events, outreach activations, and programs from local community involvement to broad-scale educational campaigns. Kayla also leads initiatives and programs, including Healthy Heads’ major annual campaign R U OK? in Trucks & Sheds and Industry Mental Health Training. Kayla is passionate about creating thriving and healthy working environments and fostering a culture where mental wellbeing is equally prioritised alongside physical safety.
Julia O’Keefe
Events Manager
With over a decade of expertise in event management, Julia joins the Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds team as their Events Manager. Julia comes having worked most recently on several events in the transport industry, such as the Australasian Railway Association’s flagship event, AusRAIL PLUS 2023, their 2021 Inland Rail Conference and TrackSAFE Foundation’s 2022 National Level Crossing Safety Forum. Julia’s extensive experience is evident in seamlessly managing all facets of large-scale conferences, gala dinners, award ceremonies and community engagement events for a range of industries and sectors. Julia is passionate about creating a mentally and physically healthier and happier industry for all.
Jordan McSweeney
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Through previous experience in marketing and communication roles, Jordan McSweeney knows how to spearhead impactful campaigns and initiatives that engage the community and spread awareness of important issues. He has also spent many years honing his writing and editing skills, most notably at the University of Canberra, where he earned a Bachelor of Journalism. At Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds, Jordan plays a vital role as the Communications & Marketing Coordinator, overseeing the development and execution of various outreach plans and promotional strategies. He is strongly driven by his passion for improving the mental health and wellbeing of those working in the transport, logistics and warehousing sector.