Katrina Bercov, Director
Evolve WA is directed by owner and principal, Katrina Bercov, who has more than 25 years of training, education and consultancy experience along with nationally award-winning event management skills.
An adult education and human development specialist, Katrina draws on a tertiary background in business and psychology, with a Graduate Diploma in Education (Training & Development).
Katrina also brings many years of experience in the community and mental health sectors, including four years managing training and events for peak body, the WA Association for Mental Health. While there, Katrina established Western Australia’s largest mental health training curriculum and the inaugural WA Mental Health Conference.
In addition to traditional classroom training, Katrina has unusual skills in the design of experiential learning programs, created to explore issues, such as corporate challenges, hypotheticals, simulations, survival events, trading and negotiation games, interactive theatre, and role-play events.
Katrina works extensively in Evolve’s curriculum design and content writing and has built a reputation for quality content with innovative and high-impact delivery.
Our Team
At Evolve, our mission is to deliver innovative, high-quality training and special initiatives, which help people, organisations and communities evolve.
To achieve this, we have gathered a team of diverse and highly skilled professionals, who we are pleased to introduce below.
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Cath Harper
Cath Harper is a former lawyer who practised corporate law in Sydney before spending a decade working in Spain. Upon returning to WA, Cath built a new career in fundraising, events and communications.
Cath worked in event management, business development and communications roles for Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Cancer Support WA, and the WA Association for Mental Health, before joining Evolve in mid-2018.
Cath plays a key role in quality control for our training program as lead editor for the organisation, as well as managing the organisation’s communications and systems.
Laura Young
Laura Young is a skilled administration professional, who has worked extensively with local businesses and brings strong attention to detail and outstanding customer service skills to the Evolve team.
In addition to managing both our public and custom training schedules, Laura provides a high level of customer service and handles most training enquiries. Laura is also our booking specialist, who will ensure a smooth and effective registration system and assist with reporting requirements. Laura’s background aligns well with the Evolve values, as she has previously hosted workshops based around personal growth, acceptance, and building self-esteem.
Jane Sherwood
Jane has over 35 years’ experience in administration and accounts. Initially trained in banking, she has worked as a bookkeeper and administrator for a range of different organisations from schools, restaurants to travel companies both in Australia and London. When not managing the financials and accounts at Evolve, she is an actor and director mainly in community theatre in Perth.
Jessica Hickson
Jessica manages the day-to-day operations of our West Leederville office and oversees HR functions for our staff.
With more than a decade of experience in Administration and IT across a variety of industries, Jessica brings a broad skill set and a team-focused mindset to her role.
Her background naturally leans toward supporting people and integrating technology, strengths that add real value to the Evolve team.
When not working, Jessica likes to unwind playing video games or going for coffee with friends.
Willhemina Farmer
Willhemina Farmer is a proud noongar woman from the great southern with cultural and personal networks from Broome to Esperance.
She draws on 30 years of experience in government partnerships and community initiatives delivering services in community development, health and mental health. Her experience includes working at an advisory level on national, state and regional projects.
Willa studied at Curtin University and Marr- Mooditj college in narrative therapy, aboriginal community management and development.
Willa is also qualified aboriginal mental health first aid instructor and has managed trainers across Australia.
Willhemina has a strong commitment and passion for justice and equal rights of all Australians, including “stolen generation” issues and issues related to recovery from alcohol/drug addiction and substance use.
Rachel Pemberton
Rachel has been designing and delivering marketing and strategic communications campaigns for over 25 years. Commencing in the arthouse cinema scene, her love of strategic communications with purpose led to roles in all three levels of government and the not-for-profit sector. Rachel is enjoying working in private enterprise again with an organisation that shares her values. When not at work Rachel enjoys freediving or walking her dog.