Prior to her career in Human Resources, Janina supported children and adults with disabilities, predominantly with the Autism Association of Western Australia. Janina studied Psychology (Bachelor of Science with Honours) and Human Resources Management (Post Graduate Diploma) at the University of Western Australia. Volunteering has always been an important part of her life, and she has particularly enjoyed doing this for a number of years with the Red Cross and the RSPB. She lives in Surrey with her husband and four young children.