Susannah Rooney
Founder and Executive Director
BCOM, LLB, GAICD
Susannah is a seasoned executive with extensive experience leading transformational growth, scaling complex organisations and collaborating to deliver value for all stakeholders. Holding senior leadership roles in the medical research sector since 2020, she has a comprehensive understanding of the funding and policy drivers shaping women’s health in Australia.
With a unique set of skills in law and management, she is known for people-centred, inclusive leadership defined by vision, integrity, hard work and a commitment to excellence. Susannah is determined to build a community committed to breaking down silos and increasing investment in women’s health by leveraging data demonstrating it is a high impact, high growth opportunity. Her ultimate goal is to accelerate meaningful change in the women’s health landscape.
Acknowledgement of Supporters
Amplify51 engages with globally renowned, deeply experienced women’s health champions of change and will continue to actively facilitate collaboration and mobilisation of resources across disciplines to achieve our shared goals. The encouragement and advice from active changemakers has reinforced our commitment to action.
The generosity of pro bono support from Arnold Bloch Leibler in establishing Amplify51 is gratefully acknowledged.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, meet, and study across Australia, recognising their ongoing connection to Country.