Philanthropy Wiki, viewed online 14 February 2014 (Mary Crooks, BA (Hons), MA, has been Executive Director of the Victorian Women's Trust since November 1996. She has a background in tertiary teaching, public policy and the design and management of public processes that enable people to give voice and act on issues of concern within their communities ... In 2001, Mary was included in the first intake of women on to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. She has also received the Centenary Federation Medal for outstanding service to women.) http://philanthropywiki.org.au/index.php/Mary_Crooks
It's an honour, viewed online 12 February 2014 (Name: Crooks, Mary Lynn. Award: Officer of the Order of Australia ... Date granted: 11 June 2012.... Citation: For distinguished service to the community through contributions to public policy, particularly in the areas of social cohesion and water sustainability, and as an advocate for the advancement of women.) http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll/search.cfm?aus_award_id=1145745&search_type=quick&showInd=true