Health Service Board

Angie Paskevicius
Board Chair

Ms Angie Paskevicius is an experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Chief Executive Officer, with over 30 years’ experience as a health practitioner, business owner, senior executive, and executive coach, across public, private and not-for[1]profit sectors. Her previous roles include Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Holyoake, Chair of Interchange WA and Non-Executive Director of Mid-West Ports Authority.

Currently, Angie is the Chair of 360 Health + Community and Leadership WA, and an Executive Coach. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian Institute of Management and the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA.

Professor Tarun Weeramanthri AM
Deputy Board Chair
Safety and Quality Committee member

Prof Tarun Weeramanthri AM is a public health physician with extensive healthcare and senior executive experience. His previous roles include Chief Health Officer in the Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services (2004 to 2007), and Chief Health Officer and Assistant Director General for Public and Aboriginal Health in the Western Australian Department of Health (2008 to 2018).

He is Immediate Past President of the Public Health Association of Australia, an Adjunct Professor at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia, and an independent public health consultant.

Professor Christobel Saunders AO 
Forensic Biology Advisory Council Board representative

Prof Christobel Saunders AO is internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most prominent research-orientated cancer surgeons, and is the James Stewart Chair of Surgery, Head of Department in Surgery at the University of Melbourne (Royal Melbourne Hospital precinct), Director of Medical Research at Melbourne Medical School, and consultant surgeon in the Department of General Surgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute. She is a member of the Order of Australia (2018) and has received a number of international awards and recognitions, including WA Scientist of the Year (2017).

With more than 30 years’ experience in breast cancer research, she is closely involved in strategic planning and management of health and cancer services in Australia, through membership of the Medicare Review Advisory Committee and various other prominent medical and cancer advisory bodies.

Professor Gelareh Farshid
Safety and Quality Committee member

Prof Gelareh Farshid is an internationally recognised consultant Anatomical Pathologist, with principal interests in breast, soft tissue and bone pathology. Gelareh is a Senior Consultant Pathologist at SA Pathology in the Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology Directorates at Royal Adelaide Hospital and Clinical Professor in the Schools of Medicine and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

She has held prominent positions with the Executive Board of the International Academy of Pathology and serves on other boards advising on breast cancer trials, sarcoma and Anatomical Pathology.

Samantha Elder
Chair, Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

Ms Samantha Elder has extensive senior, executive and non-executive director experience across a wide range of industries, including public and private healthcare, mining, oil and gas services, and manufacturing. A qualified accountant, she brings more than 25 years’ experience in both multinational corporations and not-for[1]profit organisations.

While much of her career has been based in Australia, Sam has also held senior roles in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Canada. Sam is the Director of Finance and Performance at St John of God Healthcare.

Kevin Taylor
Chair, Safety and Quality Committee

Mr Kevin Taylor is an experienced senior executive with expertise in strategic and operational management for over 30 years.

Formerly as a Senior Executive at St John of God Health Care, Kevin was responsible for national portfolios including Corporate and Community Services and was the Chief Executive Office for St John of God Pathology for over 16 years.

Kevin also previously contributed to the strategic development of pathology and laboratory medicine in Timor Leste.

Susan Rooney
People and Culture Committee member

Ms Susan Rooney has held Chief Executive Officer, executive, and board positions in not-for-profit and government organisations operating in complex environments including health, community services, emergency services, and disability services. Susan’s roles include Chief Executive Officer of Vinnies WA (2017 – July 2025) and Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Council WA (2002 to 2017).

She has a Master of Business Administration; a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy); is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Mr Tony Vis is an experienced non-executive director and chair with extensive experience in community services and corporate governance. He has held Chief Executive Officer, senior executive and legal roles with major organisations across insurance, aged care, healthcare, disability, property, and legal sectors.

Tony’s other board roles include Member of the Carers Advisory Council WA, Chair of Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc, Deputy Chair of Therapy Focus Limited; and Council Member of Disability Assembly WA Limited. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors.

Paul O'Farrell
Finance, Risk and Audit Committee member 

Mr Paul O’Farrell is an experienced corporate advisor, banking professional and chartered accountant with over 30 years of international banking and risk management knowledge with PricewaterhouseCoopers, National Australia Bank, and Bankwest. He is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee for Racing and Wagering Western Australia, holds several private company directorships and was on the Board of Richmond Fellowship and Chair of its Governance Committee.

He is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and Advisory Board Centre, and a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Accredited Advisor for the Family Business Association, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Dr Rishelle Hume
Board member

Dr Hume is a proud Noongar woman with traditional ties to the Whadjuk, Ballardong and Gnaala Karla Boodja peoples, and is a direct descendent and granddaughter of the highly respected Noongar Wadjuk Elders, Mr Patrick and Ms Lorna Hume. Professionally Dr Hume has extensive experience in Aboriginal engagement ranging from employment, education, justice and health, and is currently employed as a Diversity and Inclusion Business Advisor Eurasia Pacific with the Chevron Corporate Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion. Additionally, she is on a number of community based boards including Athletics West, Indigenous Emerging Business Forum and was a co-founder of the Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute.

Dr Hume was also recognised in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia AM division for ‘significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia through developing opportunities, promoting leadership and preserving culture.’