An innovative, engaging and driven senior professional who leads operations, community & professional advocacy and governance for small business and not-for-profit organisations. With expertise and experience in engagement and partnerships, builds trust with disparate stakeholders using transparent and collaborative approach, understanding the needs of very diverse internal and external stakeholders. Uses a lateral, creative approach to cut through issues and deliver tangible organisational and project outcomes in resource restrained environments. More than 25 years working in the allied healthcare sector, Anna has nurtured close and trusted working relationships with key stakeholders in the industry, including employers, RTOs, payers (e.g., Workcover and private health insurers), government and other industry associations, AHPRA-regulated allied health professions, Allied Health Professions Australia, professional indemnity insurers and trusted networks across mainstream medicine. Throughout her career Anna has established strong relationships with government departments across all jurisdictions and maintained sound relationships with stakeholders including training providers, third party agencies and government groups, and fostered strong member engagement. In 2022 Anna Yerondais was recognised and nominated by her peers for the AuSAE Association Influencers program. She has enjoyed several speaking engagements, being invited by industry peers to speak at conferences and online special interest groups for industry leaders. Anna also enjoys providing private consulting services to allied health businesses, not-for-profits and Industry Associations to support and guide them to take an innovative approach to the operational aspects of their business, while successfully building a positive team culture and compelling brand story.