Judy is a government relations and community engagement expert, having served in the Queensland Parliament for 22 years. She brings to her Board roles a deep understanding of legislative processes and advocacy in action, with a focus on ensuring the Gold Coast's vast waterways are managed, protected, enhanced and enjoyed in a way that is sustainable and valued by all users.Judy remains the longest serving female Minister in the Queensland Parliament. During those 12 years, she held various portfolios - from Police and Corrective Services, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Sport, the Building Services Authority, Families and Disability Services. Her responsibilities also involved leading three all party trade delegations to Asia, North America and Europe and has represented Queensland at international forums. She is Griffith University’s inaugural Business School Outstanding Alumnus of the Year and is patron of many organisations.Today, Judy contributes to public consultation over legislation that affects The Spit and the Broadwater, and she took part in the formulation of The Spit Masterplan. She regularly engages with community groups who are stakeholders in the waterways. She, along with other community members, formed Save Our Broadwater to ensure that the voices of the community are heard when development and policy issues that affect public enjoyment of our open spaces are debated.Her other passion is guiding Gold Coast Leaders to achieve business growth, transformation and success.