Jill Harley // PRESIDENT (15 October 2026)
RN, BN, MN, MBA, MRNCA, GAICD
Appointed: 17 November 2022
Jill has over three decades of experience working within the health sector in various leadership and executive roles, across a diverse range of healthcare environments, including public and private hospitals, statewide services, aged care, and primary health, particularly in General Practice. Throughout her career, Jill has consistently taken on the responsibility of leading and managing change, as well as driving system improvements. Jill firmly believes that patients and clients should be at the heart of all healthcare activities, whether these relate to service provision, research, or system development. In line with this philosophy, Jill has successfully led and managed accreditation processes across private and public hospitals, aged care, and general practice, working collaboratively with key teams to ensure positive outcomes.
Qiaofeng (Angela) Ellis // TREASURER (20 October 2025)
CPA
Appointed: 20 November 2024
An accomplished Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with more than 20 years of experience in financial reporting, internal control, risk management, strategic planning and corporate governance.
Dr Mathew Reynolds
BSc, MBBS, FRACP
Appointed: 20 November 2024
Dual-trained in both Rheumatology and General Medicine, Mat completed his medical degree from Melbourne University and post-graduate training at the Austin Hospital before making Tasmania home. He completed his Rheumatology training in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dawn Aitken
PhD, BSc(Human Kinetics), BBiotech(Hons)
Appointed: 20 November 2024
Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at Menzies Institute for Medical Research. Dawn’s research is focused on reducing osteoarthritis evidence-practice gaps. She is particularly passionate about improving access to allied health and specialist services for musculoskeletal conditions and through her research and leadership positions, advocates for better surgical avoidance models of care.
Suzanne Harris
Appointed: 20 November 2024
A Senior Associate Lawyer in the Family & Relationships Law Team at Dobson Mitchell Allport. Suzi graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Laws/Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Secretary of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Tasmania.
Tara Marlow
Appointed: 15 October 2026
Tara’s professional background has centred around the consumer, firstly with a strong focus on quality assurance, process improvement, and procedure documentation, then as a published author and small business owner, leveraging strong communication, project management and audience-focused skills. At the heart of her experience is listening - understanding what people need, identifying where improvements can be made, and turning feedback into meaningful change. Tara brings lived experience with Arthritis, along with practical professional skills to the Board, with a genuine understanding of the organisation’s value and a strong commitment to the people and communities it supports.