Ann-Maree David is Executive Director of The College of Law, the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia. She has worked in public and corporate sector roles and in private practice as a solicitor. She is a Director of Australian Women Lawyers, the Australian Gender Equality Council and chairs the Queensland Law Society’s Equity & Diversity Committee.

Antonia Mercorella is the CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). She was appointed to this role in 2014 and is the first female and youngest CEO in the organisation's 100 year history. Previously, she was the General Counsel and Deputy CEO for the REIQ. Before moving to Queensland just over 8 years ago, she established and ran Aventus Legal with her business and life partner. Prior to this, she was the Legal Counsel for the Real Estate Institute of South Australia. She has also worked as a conciliator and mediator in Australia and overseas.

Gerard Menses is the CEO of Multiple Sclerosis Queensland and in the preceding 30 years has been the CEO of some of Australia’s largest and most complex not-for-profit organisations, including AnglicareSA, Endeavour, and Vision Australia. Gerard is big on change that unites people. He has an exceptional record of bringing divided stakeholders together, using his strategic and leadership ability to deliver outstanding results.

Jane Schmitt is a Lawyer by profession, having worked in private and corporate arenas. Jane’s move into executive management has seen her work across the insurance, construction and health environments, currently in the role of Chief Executive Officer at AMA Queensland. She sits on a number of boards in the areas of research, education, sport and health. Her expertise lies in initiating innovative operational and strategic changes to enhance the influence and profile of communities and businesses. Jane also provides consultancy advice on strategic planning and governance to associations and small businesses.

Jeannie has a global background, having lived and worked in three countries. Her calling to Christian higher education involves serving in a couple of American universities before returning to Australia. Through various organizations, she was a mediation trainer and organization development consultant in the corporate and non-profit sectors in the U.S. As an academic, she has taught graduate and undergraduate courses and led a business school. Formerly a solicitor in Melbourne, she enjoyed her time as a court-appointed/ approved mediator in Los Angeles, Boston, and Louisville.

Lisa is a hands-on HR generalist with more than 20 years of experience in human resources. A specialist in the practice of HR in the legal sector, Lisa has also held roles across the mining, banking and accounting sectors. Working closely with business leaders, Lisa successfully delivers practical HR solutions, strategies and advice to improve individual and organisational performance. Lisa is a certified professional member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

As the Group CEO, and a highly-regarded radiation therapist, Mark knows all too well the impact of cancer on patients, family and society. His leadership style is simple, nurture and challenge a team to deliver exceptional cancer care and grow the business to deliver that care for as many people as possible. Prior to his Group CEO role, Mark led and founded the Radiation Oncology division of Icon, and is a regular invited international speaker.

Michael came to The Wesley from St John of God Ballarat Hospital, where he held the role of CEO for five years. He has over 30 years’ experience in the health care sector, commencing his career as a nurse working across numerous areas of practice before becoming Theatre Manager at Mount Hospital in Perth in 1996. In 1999, Michael commenced his executive career and has since held senior leadership roles in both public and private hospitals across Western Australia, Victoria and Tasmania - where he was successful in improving all aspects of hospital performance.

Penny Cornah is the Executive Director of the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ). MPAQ is a peak industry body representing plumbing contractors throughout Queensland from sole operators to medium sized plumbing businesses through to large contracting firms. Penny has been employed with the Association for more than eleven years and previously held the role of Member Services Manager. Penny is well known to MPAQ members and works closely with them and the Board on the raft of issues which currently face the industry. Penny identifies her role as heading the organisation that is the conduit between protecting community health and the environment.

Professor Scott Harrison is a graduate of Queensland Conservatorium. He has experience in teaching music in primary, secondary and tertiary environments. Performance interests and experience include opera and music theatre as both singer and musical director. He has held the position of Director, Queensland Conservatorium since 2013.

Trent is passionate about working with clients to devise best-practice strategies for managing risk and resolving complex disputes. The majority of Trent's experience is in employee relations and safety, where he has acted for both public and private sector clients. Trent has also worked with insurers to manage workers' compensation, general liability and professional indemnity claims.