Jane Burns

Director

PhD (Medicine), BA HONS (Psych), GAICD

Member of the Board since November 2025. Enterprise Professor Jane Burns is a global leader in workplace wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention, with more than 20 years of C-suite experience across NGO, government, industry, and academic sectors. Jane champions innovation in community wellbeing and mental health, driving collaboration across public, private, and social impact sectors. A sought-after international keynote speaker and author of more than 100 publications, Jane has been recognised with the AFR Social Enterprise Award, named one of Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence, and was a finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Her passion for inclusive, thriving communities is deeply personal as she navigates the world with her son Angus, who is non-verbal and lives with Down syndrome and Autism.