Board Chairperson

Professor Judith Walker PhD (UTAS) Grad Dip Ed (UNISA) BA Hons (UWI) FACE, MAICD 

Professor Judi Walker brings extensive skills and understanding of corporate governance and quality and safety in healthcare, including the complexities of diverse health service delivery and appreciation of the values of health consumers, rural, public and community health.  

She is highly experienced in rural health policy and health services development - integrated primary health care, chronic health, healthy ageing, community wellbeing, and has a distinguished reputation in higher education, research, medical education, academic and public sector governance, and strategic policy development.  

Judi has current lived experience as a person with cancer, is Professor, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health, Federation University Australia, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Board Director, Postgraduate Medical Council of Tasmania, Chair, Friends Advisory Committee, National Rural Health Alliance and Secretary/Public Officer, Central Connect Tasmania Inc. ​

Care Forward CEO

Marianne Fisher DipBus (Tas)

Marianne has a diverse background in hospitality management and as a producer and manager of a contemporary opera company. Initially appointed as a Quality Manager of Care Consultancy, her role expanded to include corporate services, and she was subsequently appointed Director of Corporate Services and Deputy CEO of that company.  

Marianne’s diverse background has brought her expertise and management experience to strategic planning, policy development, human resources, marketing, quality, risk and compliance. Marianne is passionate about good governance, diversity and inclusion, consumer engagement, and ensuring the health and wellbeing of consumers and employees alike, and she has held various positions on other boards. 

Director

Nadia Madjouri BA(Hons) GradDipCouns, NMAS Accredited Mediator, MACA, MASA

Nadia has previously held board directorships and roles on senior management committees in healthcare, and community services. She brings a multi-disciplinary approach to the board, excelling in academic research, grant and tender writing, and policy development and analysis.  

Nadia has comprehensive experience in counselling, mediation, and academic research through her roles as a private practice counsellor, group facilitator, tender writer, and policy analyst across various organizations including government and the not-for-profit sector.  She is also a novelist and podcast host. 

Nadia serves Care Forward as the chair of the Strategy and Business Planning Sub Committee.  

Director

Louise Phillips - Registered Nurse (RN)

With more than 40 years of dedicated service, Louise Phillips is a highly respected Registered Nurse whose career spans the private and public community nursing sectors, aged care, palliative care, and residential aged care. Her extensive experience covers both hands-on clinical care and senior management roles, giving her a unique perspective that bridges frontline practice with strategic leadership.

Throughout her career, Louise has been committed to delivering compassionate, person‑centred care while driving quality improvements across the organisations she has served. She has led multidisciplinary teams, mentored emerging healthcare professionals, and implemented best‑practice models that enhance patient outcomes and support staff wellbeing.

Her work in palliative care and aged care has been marked by a deep understanding of the complex needs of individuals and their families, ensuring dignity, comfort, and respect at every stage of life. In senior management, Louise has championed innovation, compliance excellence, and a culture of continuous learning.

Passionate about the future of nursing, Louise remains an advocate for high standards in clinical practice, ethical leadership, and the ongoing professional development of healthcare teams. Her legacy is one of compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication to the communities she serves.