Glenda Colburn
About Glenda
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 Colburn
“I am dedicated to the advancement of healthcare in rural communities in Australia.”
Glenda's Journey
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.
Awards, Honours, and Accolades
Glenda's Qualifications
Laboratory Technician
University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Management
University of Canberra
Executive Masters of Business & Administration
University of Technology
Medicines Australia – Code of Conduct
University of Tasmania
Community and Family
Having lived with her family in Jimboomba – Beaudesert for 17 years Glenda experienced living in a community serviced by rural healthcare.
Now residing on the Gold Coast, Glenda remains resolute in her support of these health providers and the provision of health services across all rural and remote communities from coast to countryside.
