07Jan2025D WIRF is excited to announce the appointment of two highly accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors: Adjunct Associa... The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) is excited to announce the appointment of two highly accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors: Adjunct Associate Professor Peta Fisher and Scott Steinkrug. Their diverse expertise and shared passion for improving healthcare outcomes for women and babies will be invaluable as WIRF embarks on a new year of innovation and impact. Introducing Adjunct Associate Professor Peta Fisher Associate Professor Fisher is a healthcare leader currently serving as the Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery for the South Metropolitan Health Service. With over a decade of experience in the women’s, children’s, and newborn health sector at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Associate Professor Fisher has made a lasting impact on the community. As the clinical lead for the establishment of the Fiona Stanley Hospital Family Birth Centre model of care in 2019, Associate Professor Fisher oversaw its growth as the only maternity service within a tertiary quaternary hospital in Western Australia. Her commitment to codesign and meaningful consumer engagement has positioned her as a leader in service innovation and patient-centred care. Associate Professor Fisher’s passion for advancing maternal and infant health through research inspired her to join the WIRF Board. She aims to foster collaborations between researchers, healthcare providers, and community organisations to ensure research is both practical and impactful. Dedicated to raising awareness about the critical health challenges faced by women and infants, Associate Professor Fisher seeks to engage stakeholders and the wider community in WIRF’s mission, driving greater support for its initiatives and improving healthcare outcomes for future generations. Introducing Mr Scott Steinkrug Mr Steinkrug brings a wealth of experience from his career in senior finance roles within the mining and manufacturing sectors. For 13 years, he served as Chief Financial Officer of ASX-listed IGO Limited and its associated joint ventures, where he played key roles in business transformation, debt and equity funding, contract tenders, and strategy and culture development. In addition to his financial acumen, Mr Steinkrug has a strong academic foundation, holding a Bachelor of Science in Pathology and Microbiology from The University of Western Australia. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of Chartered Accountants (Australia & New Zealand). Mr Steinkrug’s dedication to healthcare is also reflected in his volunteer work with Lifeblood Australia and as an Events Ambulance Officer with St John WA. Joining the WIRF Board, Mr Steinkrug is inspired by the Foundation's mission to achieve the best healthcare outcomes for women and their babies. He plans to leverage his expertise in financial management and strategic planning to support WIRF’s objectives and growth, collaborating with fellow board members to deliver tangible results aligned with the Foundation’s vision. WIRF CEO Deb Portughes said the Foundation was thrilled to welcome Peta and Scott to the Board. "Their unique expertise, dedication to healthcare, and shared vision for advancing outcomes for women and babies will be pivotal in achieving our mission. We look forward to the contributions they will bring to our work,” Ms Portughes said. As WIRF continues to lead groundbreaking research and initiatives, the addition of Associate Professor Fisher and Mr Steinkrug ensures the Foundation remains well-positioned to drive positive change in women’s and babies’ health. SHARE < Back To Listing