The Pacific Society of Reproductive Health (PSRH) is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees, elected every two years at our Biennial General Meeting (BGM). The BGM in Tonga during the 2026 conference elected a new Board comprised of:
Dr. Amanda Noovao-Hill is a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a profound commitment to advancing women's health and reproductive care in the Pacific region. Serving as the Head of Secretariat for the PSRH since 2023.
Dr. Ulai Tapa Fidow is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and serves as Immediate Past President of the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health. A PSRH member since 2013, Dr. Fidow brings a wealth of experience and passion for nurturing leadership in the Pacific region.
Anna Thompson brings 8 years of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) experience, with a proven background in clinical leadership, family planning, and client-centered care. She currently serves as a Clinical Team Leader and Family Planning Nurse in Fiji.
Professor Deborah Bateson is a distinguished clinician, researcher, and educator in sexual and reproductive health, with over 20 years of experience. She currently serves as a Professor of Practice at the Sydney Medical School at University of Sydney.
Dr. Rebecca Mitchell is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist based near Geelong, Victoria, Australia, with both public and private clinical commitments. Inspired by her father, a rural general practitioner, she pursued medicine at Monash University in Melbourne.
Dr. Leeanne Rose Panisi is a specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist who has served as the Head of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara, Solomon Islands, since 2012.
The Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership, ensuring the Trust remains aligned with its mission to advance reproductive health across the Pacific. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the Head of Secretariat, who serves as the executive officer, translating Board decisions into action and managing administration.
Trustee Roles and Qualities: Our Board members are accomplished professionals with expertise in reproductive health. They bring a shared passion for fostering equitable healthcare, engaging collaboratively in governance, and addressing the unique health challenges of the Pacific region. They exemplify integrity, vision, and a steadfast commitment to building partnerships across healthcare and community networks
Governance and Vision: The Board champions transparent governance, provides strategic oversight, and collaboratively upholds PSRH’s vision of advancing reproductive health through innovation, advocacy, and partnership
Learn more about how our Board is shaping the future of reproductive health across the Pacific. Click through our Programmes for more information.
