Glenda Colburn

Glenda Colburn

Director | Brisbane

Grad Cert Clinical Trials, EMBA

“I am dedicated to assisting and advocating for rural doctors and rural communities to ensure all in Australia have the same health equity.”

Glenda brings diverse experience from 30 years in medical, research and healthcare in the not-for-profit, academic, corporate, and life sciences sectors.

Glenda has extensive skills in corporate strategy, risk management and governance. A strong background in marketing and fundraising principles provides a systems approach to link fundraising to strategy and financials, not just PR campaigns.

Passionate about healthcare in rural communities, Glenda has worked on multiple projects that focused on respiratory outreach services for Indigenous Australians residing in rural and remote areas.

Glenda is an active member of her community, volunteering her time and expertise to various non-profit organisations, including Rural Doctors Foundation.

As a Board member, she is committed to promoting and supporting Rural Doctors Foundation, its initiatives and contributing to the advancement of healthcare in rural communities in Australia.