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At Youthsafe we have the privilege of being lead by a dynamic, dedicated, and supportive Board of Directors, who bring independent, informed and objective views to Youthsafe’s decision making. They’re a talented bunch with a breadth of experience in areas such as research and evaluation, strategic planning, policy development, population health, communications and marketing, accountancy and finance, road safety and rehabilitation medicine. They are extremely approachable and have an unstinting willingness to support the team’s professional development.  | President
Dr James Middleton, MBBS, PhD, FACRM, FAFRM (RACP)
Board Member since 1997. President since 1998 James is the Director of the State Spinal Cord Injury Service located at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney, Senior Medical Specialist for the NSW Spinal Outreach Service and Associate Professor in the Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney. In addition James holds an Honorary Senior Staff Specialist position in the Spinal Cord Injuries Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital. James also sits on a range of scientific advisory and steering committees. | 
| Vice President
Dr Jane Elkington, BSc, MPH, PhD
Board Member since 1999 Jane is a Consultant in health and safety to a range of government and non-government organisations, as well as a part time researcher with the George Institute for international health. She has over 15 years experience in research, policy development and program development in injury prevention. Jane’s appointments include a number of state and national ministerial advisory committees. | 
| Treasurer
Ian Bourne, CA
Board Member since January 2000 Ian is a Chartered Accountant and is currently Regional Finance Manager with UnitingCare Ageing. Ian has over 30 years experience in the field of Finance and Business Administration, including his previous role as Director of Finance, Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney and before that many years working with a major international accounting firm. |  | Board Member
Professor Ian Cameron, MBBS, PhD, FAFRM (RACP)
Board Member since 1999
Ian holds the Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Sydney and is Director of Medical Services at Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney. Ian is also a Director of the Centre for Disability Studies and a member of the Physiotherapists Registration Board of NSW. Ian is a medical specialist with expertise in rehabilitation, research and population health. |  | Board Member
Jennifer Alcock, BSc, Grad Dip OT, MA (Communication Management)
Board Member since 2001 Jennifer is a specialist in the area of human performance. She has a background in occupational therapy, health promotion and community safety, having worked for the NSW and Australian Government health departments and Sydney University. Jenny currently works with the Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator. |  | Board Member
Zaklina Civijovski, B Comm LLB, DLP
Board Member since 2008 Zaklina joined the Board in 2008 bringing her legal expertise which helps in identifying issues where there may be legal implications or where further legal advice may be required. Zaklina started her law career in private practice as a commercial litigator before moving into industrial relations with the Australian Retailers Association and, more recently, Sydney Water.
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David Riches, B Ed, Dip Teaching
Board Member since 2009David is Director of his own road safety consultancy firm, with government and local councils his main clients. He has worked as a teacher, road safety education consultant with the Department of Education, road safety manager with the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority and senior manager in injury prevention and health promotion with Area Health Services. As such David brings a wealth of experience in education and strategic planning, as well as road safety and injury prevention for young people. David is also President of the Board of the Arthritis Foundation NSW, providing excellent insights into the NGO sector.
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