Our senior management team support our board, staff and members. They work together to advocate for diet and nutrition issues affecting all Australians.
Chief Executive Officer
Magriet Raxworthy
Magriet is a dietitian with clinical dietetic experience as well as extensive executive and senior leadership experience spanning over 25 years internationally including Australia. She completed her dietetic training in South Africa and holds qualifications as a company director and in innovation, leadership, and organisational change.
Magriet brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare, business management, policy influence and innovation and operates with a strong passion and conviction for nutrition and dietetics.
Outside of work, Magriet loves the outdoors, cooking and entertaining, spending time with family and friends and exploring new cultures and places.
Contact Magriet at ceo@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Executive Director - Strategic Growth and Member Value
Jen Steer
With leadership experience across government, management consulting and the not-for-profit sector, Jen has built a career translating strategic ambition into organisational capability, measurable outcomes and long-term value.
At Dietitians Australia, Jen oversees member experience and digital services, education and events, partnerships, marketing and communications and organisational capability initiatives.
Outside of work, Jen enjoys travelling, spending time with family and seeking out new experiences and perspectives.
Contact Jen at ED-SGMV@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Executive Director – Government and Public Affairs
Chris Morrison
Chris is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience working within and consulting to local, state and Commonwealth government, peak bodies and the not-for-profit sector. His early career was in the public service in Queensland and New South Wales, and he has since founded and led a national consulting practice working with purpose-driven organisations across Australia.
At Dietitians Australia, Chris leads the Government and Public Affairs portfolio, which represents the dietetic profession to government, parliament and the media and champions the role of nutrition in Australia's health system.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys baking sourdough, chasing the perfect espresso and learning the piano.
Contact Chris at ed-gpa@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Regulatory Services Manager
Sonia Middleton
Sonia is the Regulatory Services Manager at Dietitians Australia. Sonia is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of experience working in dietetics and leadership roles across community health, hospital, and private practice sectors.
Sonia oversees all our regulatory operations including university Accreditations, the APD and AdvAPD credentials, dietetic skills recognition (DSR), skills migration and our complaints processes. Sonia also works closely with our Dietitian and Nutritionist Regulatory Council (DNRC). In her spare time Sonia enjoys spending time with her family, reading or going for long walks with friends.
Contact Sonia at regulation@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Finance Manager
Dilani Abeysuriya
As a seasoned finance and business professional, Dilani Abeysuriya joined Dietitians Australia's executive team after a successful assignment with the ACT government. With extensive experience across the Government, Commercial, and not-for-profit sectors, Dilani brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, reporting, auditing, and compliance. Her strategic financial management role is essential in positioning Dietitians Australia for a secure and sustainable economic future. Her insights and contributions will be vital to the organisation's financial health and long-term success. Away from work, Dilani enjoys spending time with her children, participating in their activities, and travelling with her family.
Contact Dilani at finance@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Education Centre Manager
Michelle Topham
Michelle is the Education Centre Manager at Dietitians Australia. She has been part of the Dietitians Australia team for over 5 years and holds a Master of Science in Sports Nutrition. Michelle oversees the development and delivery of Continuing Professional Development events and courses through the Dietitians Australia Education Centre. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys trying new recipes, travelling to warm places, and spending time with family, friends and pets.
Contact Michelle at events@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Marketing and Communications Manager
Bianca Shugg
Bianca has spent more than 15 years working across marketing, publishing, digital media and communications. Before joining Dietitians Australia, she led digital and community engagement teams at ARN, Grant Broadcasters and Southern Cross Austereo. She also founded her own publishing company, producing several food, health and lifestyle publications, including yum. gluten free magazine.
At Dietitians Australia, Bianca leads the marketing and communications team, with a focus on connecting members, the profession and the Australian public with the organisation’s work. She is particularly interested in digital innovation, workplace culture and finding practical ways to make trusted nutrition information easier for people to find and understand.
Contact Bianca at: marketingmgr@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
Business Systems and Member Care Manager
Cristina Vasiu
Cristina is a business systems professional with more than 10 years of international experience across business analysis, sales operations and digital transformation. She brings a practical, people-focused approach to improving systems and processes, with a strong interest in making technology work better for both organisations and the people who use it.
At Dietitians Australia, Cristina is responsible for business systems and member care, with a focus on improving systems, streamlining processes and creating a positive, seamless experience for members. She enjoys finding practical solutions to complex challenges and working across teams to turn ideas into improvements that make a real difference.
Outside of work, Cristina’s perfect day begins with a good coffee on the beach, watching the sunrise. She enjoys making the most of the outdoors, discovering great coffee spots and finding a good balance between busy days and time to slow down.
Contact Cristina at: memberoperations@dietitiansaustralia.org.au
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Contact us at info@dietitiansaustralia.org.au or call 02 6189 1200.