(She/Her) Qld, Treasurer

Alyse is a passionate residential lending analyst and specialist, and has over 10 years experience with building connections and relationships with both professional stakeholders and the community within the QLD property industry, and more recently in Personal Finance and Banking for an Australian global financial services group.

Alyse was diagnosed with severe Endometriosis in 2014 after years of misdiagnosis as in most cases. She has always been passionate and focused on supporting, inspiring, advocating and empowering other women at all stages of their journey. This experience with diagnosis, treatment and the everyday challenges that comes with the disease, has only strengthened her commitment towards around raising awareness, education and training around Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain in Schools and the workplace.

Alyse has turned this passion and resilience into a new found dedication. She engaged with QENDO in 2022 as a volunteer Mentor aware of the valuable work that QENDO offers, and now recently accepting a role on the Board of Directors and Treasurer.

(She/Her) Qld, Director

Amber is an experienced campaign specialist who has worked across Government and the Not-For-Profit sector for over a decade.

As a political advisor, she has worked for several high-profile political leaders all over Australia but now finds herself located full time in Brisbane.

Amber’s number one priority is continuing to spread awareness of endometriosis and other pelvic pain diseases. Like many women living with endometriosis, her journey from pain to diagnosis and treatment was an unnecessarily long, difficult and expensive one.

She’s also passionate about continually learning all complementary ways in which women manage their pelvic pain and is currently pursing further studies in the benefits of yoga and Pilates on women’s health.

(She/Her) Qld, Director

Anita is a passionate and accredited mortgage and lending industry professional with an outstanding knowledge of banking and finance network in multiple states including Queensland, Northern Territory, South and Western Australia and proven capacity to establish and maintain long term relationship with key stakeholders.

She has more than 20 years of experience in the banking and finance industry and has achieved awards and finalists in many major state and national industry accolades. She is a key advocate for women in finance and empowering others to have a successful and rewarding careers.

With her diagnosis of Endometriosis in 2015, she is committed to helping others and supporting those who suffer from this illness. She has been a active volunteer with QENDO in the role of President and Board Director. She is extremely passionate about the valuable work that QENDO offers for the community and educating the financial impacts it has for all women, suggesting ways to better manage their budgets as well as their well being.

(She/Her) QLD, Director

Anna is a Service Delivery Manager in the non-profit community services field. She has worked in both the private and public sectors, and has a particular passion for strategic and collaborative leadership. She has experience in program management, finance, consulting and business development.

Growing up in a regional town, Anna grew to understand there were large knowledge gaps in the medical field. A heteronormative approach was almost always taken in the GP's office for health discussions. This combined with standard procedures still often used today (e.g. measuring BMI) without considering patient history and individuality (i.e. eating disorders or differences in racial body composition) inspired her to join QENDO board of Directors and the overall conversation in women's reproductive health.

In 2019, Anna was awarded her Bachelor of Business whilst working full time and is currently pursuing further study. She is passionate about giving back to the community and empowering women of colour & LGBTQI+ folk who are regularly underrepresented in the medical industry.

(She/Her) Qld, Director

Krystle is an experienced Director, Lawyer and Data Protection Officer across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.   She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E with IAPP) and has a passion for governance, risk compliance, privacy and data protection.   

Her eyes light up when it comes to the interface between law, data and technology.   She has a particular interest in emerging technologies, particularly AI / quantum computing, medical devices, diagnostics and neurotechnology and the interaction of those technologies with data protection, GRC and complex legal frameworks.  

With a diagnosis of Adenomyosis and Endometriosis in January 2024 through the latest technology and AI available to scan and analyse, she was set on her mission, leading her to the appointment to QENDO Board of Directors in February 2024.   She is on a mission to increase treatment (supported through the incredible resources available from QENDO) and advocate for research, education, change and quicker diagnosis times than 6-10 years through the latest technology.   She is driven and determined to achieve a change leveraging her business and legal expertise.

(She/her) QLD, Director

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(She/her) Qld, Director

Nicole holds a double bachelor’s degree and specialises in property development management, predominantly in the commercial and residential sectors. Managing iconic buildings from end to end - acquisition, to design, to sales & marketing, and construction through to delivery - Nicole finds great satisfaction in placemaking and leaving a legacy behind that people can enjoy. 

Naturally, Nicole operates strategically and takes risks with the greater good at the forefront of her mind. She is passionate about everything she does and remains very traditional having a strong foundational upbringing. 

Nicole has been proudly part of the QENDO community since 2019. She values human connection and quality of life, and helps others find their gratitude and resilience through the learnings of her own experiences. She is a huge advocate for managing health via a holistic approach - largely based on faith and the power of the mind, complimented by modern medicine and appropriate diet and exercise habits.

(She/her) QLD, Secretariat

Nicole brings diverse industry experience spanning health and human services, professional services, public sector, education and training, banking, resources, justice and corrective services. Nicole applies her passion for systems thinking, strategic partnership and integration - as well as her expertise in strategy and change management - to QENDO. 

Nicole is committed to improving the experience of people with endometriosis and adenomyosis through health system reform including equity of access, greater choice and quality care. 

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies majoring in Youth and Society and Crime Corrections and Justice and Masters in Business Administration. She also holds an Associate ATCL Teaching (Speech and Drama) and a Cert IV in Assessment; and is Certified in Lean Six Sigma. 

(She/her) QLD, President

My name is Renee Rankin (she/her), and I am incredibly excited to be joining such a passionate and dedicated community.

Currently, I serve as the National PPEP Talk Manager at the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia. Previously, I was the Chief Executive Officer of Chronic Pain Australia, where I spent the last three years focusing on service delivery and consumer advocacy in the chronic pain sector. My journey has provided me with a wealth of personal lived experience and professional expertise, which I am eager to bring to QENDO.

Before my involvement in the Not for Profit sector, I gained valuable experience in State Government and spent two decades in corporate business. My background in project management and customer experience has given me diverse skills and insights. However, my true passion lies in creating a supportive environment where individuals can alleviate feelings of isolation, establish connections, and discover their purpose.

I am deeply committed to raising awareness, education, and empowering people living with chronic pain. A key focus for me is ensuring that the voices of those with lived experiences are central to policy development. I believe in the power of collaboration and look forward to working closely with our partners across the sector to drive meaningful change.

Joining QENDO is an exciting new chapter for me, and I am thrilled to lead our efforts in supporting and empowering those affected by endometriosis and related conditions. Together, we can make a significant impact and continue to advance our mission.

I look forward to connecting with each of you and working together to achieve our shared goals.