Stroke Recovery Trial Fund LTD

Susan Ryan 

SRTF Director

Susan is a Journalist and News Director (Southern Cross Austero) in Broadcast Media. She signed on to be part of the SRTF team after hearing of the potential development for the care and treatment could bring to her brother Joel, as well as people who have suffered brain injury, and who will in the future, be it by accident, illness or Stroke. She got into the news business to help bring around change in communities, and she sees her role in the SRTF as an opportunity to do the same.

Dr Aletha Ward

SRTF Secretary /Treasurer,  Director

Aletha (Lecturer – University of Southern Queensland)is passionate about public health and the ability for people to access treatment that will enhance the quality of their lives.  A Registered Nurse of 20 years with a background in academia, health care administration and clinical workforce planning, Aletha has completed tertiary studies including a Bachelor of Nursing, Masters of Business Administration and a PhD in public health.  Aletha understands the impact that an ongoing chronic disease has on the entire family unit and joined the SRTF team to assist in continuing research into a treatment that increases the quality of life for both the patient and their loved ones.  Aletha currently works at the University of Southern Queensland and teaches and researches in health promotion, public health and social health policy.  She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jennifer Le Saveant/Burns

SRTF Director

Jennifer is Certified Practicing Accountant and MAICD who holds a Masters Degree in Professional Accounting, a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and a CPA Public Practice Certificate. With over 25 years experience in high profile accounting and tax roles (PwC, HMW Partners) and running her own BAS Agent Practice – Counting Numbers – with current present and past experience in Director roles – Stroke Recovery Trial Fund Ltd, YFS Ltd (former Chair) and Food Connect Shed Limited. Her special advisory work to Food Connect Brisbane and corporate speaking events also keep her busy.