Our Board establishes the organisation’s strategic direction, monitors progress towards the achievement of our strategic objectives and performs a very important governance function for the organisation.
Shaun Treacy – Chair
Chair of the Board since November 2022
Chair of the Governance, Audit, Risk & Investments Committee since November 2022
Board Member since March 2021
Shaun has over 30 years’ experience in corporate finance and investment banking with roles in the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Australia. He has previously been a senior investment banker with JPMorgan, Lehman Brothers, Nomura and UBS. Shaun is currently on the board of a number of public and private companies in Australia and the United Kingdom and is a Senior Advisor to a broad range of companies in the corporate advisory, private equity and corporate sectors. Shaun has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland, is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr. Fiona Hawthorne – Director
Board Member since March 2024
Member of the Fundraising & Supporter Committee since March 2024
Chair of the Customers, Services, People & Research Committee since May 2024
Fiona started her career as a Registered Nurse, working through various clinical specialties before moving into nursing and medical education. Since then, she has worked in Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, and Clinical Governance. She was the founding General Manager for Queensland’s only Children’s Hospice: Hummingbird House. Currently, she is the Head of College/ CEO for The University of Queensland Union College. Awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2007, Fiona is an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate and an Adjunct Professor with the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Queensland. Fiona holds a Bachelor of Nursing, a Graduate Diploma of Adult and Vocational Education, a Master of Science – Genetic Counselling, and a PhD.
Liam Murphy – Director
Board Member since April 2023
Member of the Governance, Audit, Risk & Investments Committee since April 2023
Liam is the Managing Partner and Audit Partner of PKF Brisbane with over 35 years financial services experiences. His industry focus includes Health, Not-For-Profit, Financial Services and Property. Liam holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accounts Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ), a Member of AICD, a registered Company Auditor and an Approved SMSF Auditor.
Sarah Stoddart – Director
Board Member since October 2024
Member of the Governance, Audit, Risk & Investments Committee since October 2024
Sarah is a distinguished legal professional and the Director of Vitality Law Australia, a preeminent law firm based in Queensland and focussed on the healthcare industry. In 2021, she was named as the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Sole Practitioner of the Year. Sarah’s dedication extends beyond her legal practice. She is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals and actively engages in community service initiatives. Her ability to balance rigorous professional demands with meaningful community involvement positions her as an influential leader within the legal fraternity. Sarah is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, she has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the Queensland University of Technology and is a member of the Queensland Law Society.
Michael Stott – Director
Board Member since October 2021
Member of the Customers, Services, People & Research Committee since November 2022
Member of the Fundraising & Supporter Committee since November 2023
Michael brings personal and critical insights into the challenges and support needs of people living with MS and other neurological conditions, leveraging his lived experience in his Board role. With over 25 years of extensive expertise in shaping global cityscapes and commercial real estate, Michael is the Australian Head of Cities and Places and the Brisbane Studio Lead for DBI, an internationally acclaimed architecture, urban design, placemaking, landscape architecture, and interior design practice. Michael is a highly sought-after international speaker and holds influential advocacy and advisory positions for a number of government and private sector organisations. He has extensive Board-level experience in the property, not-for-profit, and community housing sectors. He possesses a Diploma in Studio Art, a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Community Development, a Master’s Degree in Strategic Planning and Urban Design, and Graduate Certificates in Design Thinking and Strategic Management.