Frankie Forsyth // PRESIDENT (23 January 2020)
BA, GradDipOHS, Dip(Trng&Dev)
Appointed: 27 September 2012
Frankie is an educator, facilitator and business owner who has worked in Government and private enterprise across several industries. She has mentored and assessed other teachers F2F and online for over 25 years. Recognised as a digital early adopter and leader in the e-learning community, her international experience includes working in the UK, China, and India. She has lived in Tasmania since 1993 and enjoys gardening, social media, net surfing and connecting with colleagues across the globe. Frankie has a BA (Edinburgh University), Grad Dip. OHS Mgt, Dip. Training and Development and accreditation in Business, Mentoring, Tourism.
Fred Howard // VICE PRESIDENT (27 October 2021)
BPodiatry
Appointed: 27 September 2017
Karen Frost // TREASURER (16 November 2023)
FCPA
Appointed: 16 November 2023
Karen is Business Owner and Director of Scorpion Business Solutions in Launceston. An accountant (FCPA) for more than 20 years, Karen has had extensive experience in the community sector, with a good understanding of Governance for non-profit organisations. In November 2016 Karen was appointed to the Tasmanian Electoral Commission. Karen’s special interests include corporate governance, risk management, ethics, human resources and small business.
Alison Park
BNSc
Appointed: 24 September 2009
Alison trained as a nurse at the Launceston General Hospital, after which she worked in rural Victorian hospitals in Paediatrics. Returning to Tasmania, Alison worked at Campbell Town District Hospital before leaving to undertake midwifery training at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Hobart. Working at the Royal Hobart Hospital as a Midwife, Clinical Nurse and Charge Nurse, Alison was appointed Assistant Director of Nursing and then spent 15 years as the Nurse Co-Director for Women’s and Children’s Services. After the onset of rheumatoid arthritis Alison had to retire early. She became a volunteer Warm Water Exercise Leader with AOTAS in 2004, assists weekly on the InfoLine, and participates in the Community Speakers Program. Alison provides a strong consumer voice on the Board and in early 2012 was appointed to Arthritis Australia’s National Arthritis Consumer Advisory Group.
Ari Magalhaes
GAICD, FGIA
Appointed: 27 October 2021