Siona has comprehensive experience in health care leadership, operational management and strategy across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Siona joined Canteen’s Executive Leadership Team in 2023. Prior to her time as the Executive Director for Services and Impact, Siona was the Statewide Director for the Queensland Youth Cancer Service, where she played a transformational role in ensuring that adolescent and young adult cancer patients received excellent medical treatment and psychosocial support. In 2022, Siona was awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to investigate international models for care for young cancer survivors.
Siona has also applied her highly effective strategic thinking and exceptional people leadership skills at the executive level and other senior management positions within the Mater network of hospitals and large allied health private clinics. In parallel, Siona was also a Visiting Academic at the University of Queensland.
Siona officially started as CEO on 1 July 2025, aligning with the rollout of Canteen’s new strategic plan. Our key ambition for the next four years is to deliver one million meaningful touchpoints to ensure that every young Australian impacted by cancer can access the support and care they need. Under Siona’s leadership, we will achieve this by focusing on growing our reach, deepening our impact and amplifying our voice as an influential force in the cancer landscape.
