Previous director or related experience:  

Served for 7 years on the ASA Board so have experience and understanding of the Strategic goals and how a Not-for-Profit Association operates. Keen to continue pursuing Sonographer regulation as a priority and help address the challenges facing sonographer training. I understand the financial responsibilities and the accountability of a Board to its members. 

Competencies and skills relevant to the role:   

My experience gives me a good understanding of the sonography profession, its current development, and the challenges of the future. I have been involved in operational management, business development, and implementation of strategies, for a large independent imaging group. I have maturity and insight to help plan and guide the strategic development of the ASA. I have been involved in student training, and the mentoring and up-skilling of qualified sonographers.  

Personal attributes relevant to the role:  

Many years as a clinical sonographer, extensive managerial skills, including risk management, active involvement for 7 years on the ASA Board, combine to give me the attributes needed to work in a collaborative, collegiate team to progress the Strategic Intent of the ASA. I can analyse and discuss topics without fear or favour and will listen to and respect the voices of others to promote effective decision making.  

Previous director or related experience:   

I am the Vice President of the Board and have been a member of the Board since 2019. I am enthusiastic about this opportunity for re-election, to continue to contribute my skills, experience, and passion to the ASA as a board member. I have a strong commitment to the organisation's mission and values. I believe my background and expertise align well with the strategic goals and operational needs of the organisation. I am also a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors. I have developed good relationships with my fellow Board members and consistently attended Board and subsidiary committees’ meetings, guiding the governance of the ASA and its strategies. 

Competencies and skills relevant to the role:  

I have been working as a clinical Sonographer for 30 years and am well placed to represent the changing needs and demands of Sonographers. I have worked in both the private and public settings and have held management roles, through my career. I have contributed to teaching at Conferences and University am now exploring my passion for clinical research. 

Personal attributes relevant to the role:  

As a PhD graduate, I have developed many skills that translate to the Board environment. I have a proven ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, fostering open communication, respectful debate, and effective decision-making. I have a strategic mindset that enables me to think critically about complex issues, identify emerging trends, and develop innovative solutions. I understand the importance of active participation in meetings committees, and relevant events to support the organisation's mission and drive its success. I am fully committed to dedicating the necessary time and effort to fulfill my duties as a board member. 

Previous director or related experience:  

Previous ASA director. 

Competencies and skills relevant to the role:  

I have spent 3 years with the current ASA board which has provided me insight into the workings of the board and the areas that require attention and direction.  

As a commercial and operations manager in radiology businesses in addition to a clinical sonography background, I have the skills and insights to understand the industry position on issues and balance them well to ensure we can drive the business in the right direction.  

I have had leadership roles over the last 8 years that have allowed me to build the key insights into identifying, managing and advising on areas within people and culture as well as key change management principles.  My current role requires me to review risk with P and L responsibilities. Though I fail to have the knowledge of finance managers or accountants, I believe as a member director, I do have the ability to review and interpret the required financial material as it is presented in the ASA to ensure we remain solvent. 

Personal attributes relevant to the role: 

I am an innovator, seeking to grow, build and progress the profession. In the current state of play, my personal drivers will ensure that the ASA will not be left behind but is positioned to lead sonographer expertise as we build this maturing industry. I am persistent and not afraid to push the boundaries and I trust that this attribute will assist the business in thinking beyond the norm, especially as we approach our target of regulation. 

Previous director or related experience:  

Previous chair of the ASA Cardiac SIG (2012-2016), Cardiac sonography stream lead UniSA (2019 to present), Sonography editorial board member. 

Competencies and skills relevant to the role:  

As a clinical, research and educator in cardiac sonography for over 20 years I have extensive skills in industry knowledge, including accreditation of sonography education courses, stakeholder input and communication. Through setting up the cardiac sonography course at UniSA, I have been responsible for the development, management and continued financial viability of the cardiac stream. I have developed strong working relationships with key industry stakeholders and sonographers. 

Personal attributes relevant to the role:  

I am an eager learner, always wanting to develop further skills to extend myself and would love to learn this in the ASA board director’s role. I have mentored and supervised other sonographers in both a collegial and supervisory/ management capacity and have an excellent way of communication, even when giving constructive feedback. I have experience in both the private and public health sector, as well as the education sector – giving me a well-rounded view across the demographics of the ASA membership. I have a high level of emotional intelligence, allowing me to work with people of diverse backgrounds and opinions. 

Previous director or related experience:  

Current Director of ASA. I have been part of the ASA board since 2017.   

Competencies and skills relevant to the role:   

Since joining the board, I have attended multiple training days aimed at developing board members' skills and capabilities. I have developed my strategic skills and critical thinking capabilities in this role.  

Personal attributes relevant to the role:  

I am not a reactive person, I like to sit back, absorb all the information being discussed on a topic and then come to a decision. However, I am not shy to talk out if I feel strongly about a topic impacting the profession. Over the past few years, I have seen how the ASA’s activities for regulation and advancement of the sonography profession have developed and would use my next 3 years to hopefully see some of these endeavours come to fruition.