OUR BOARD

Introducing the Kidsafe Queensland Board Members.

Kidsafe Queensland Board President Ruth Barker.

Dr Ruth Barker, MBBS, FRACPaeds, MPH

President

Ruth is an Emergency Paediatrician and Director of the Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit (QISU) based at the Jamieson Trauma Institute.

Ruth utilises her 30 years of clinical paediatric/ emergency experience and understanding of injury surveillance data to advocate for injury prevention through education and legislative/ policy change in a variety of fields.

Ruth has provided expert opinion in Coronial matters relating to button battery and pool immersion fatalities.

Image of Kidsafe Queensland Board Member Professor Kerianne Watt.

Professor Kerrianne Watt (PhD; BSc (Hons Psych))

Board Member

Professor Watt is an Epidemiologist with a background in research methods and evidence-based practice. She has specific expertise in injury epidemiology and the prehospital/ emergency sector.

Kerrianne is Principal Research Manager at Queensland Ambulance Service. Her research has a strong translational focus in line with her ethos to increase the capacity of health professionals in the prehospital/ emergency sector to conduct, engage with and interpret high quality research to improve clinical practice, ultimately improving the health and wellbeing of the community.  

Kerrianne was President of the Australian Injury Prevention Network (AIPN) for 4 years. She is passionate about improving safety in children, to reduce the burden and consequence of injuries they sustain.

Kidsafe Queensland Board Member Emma Raymond

Glen Shields (B. Inf Tech)

Board Member

Glen brings extensive experience across the non-profit, health, environment, and education sectors, with a particular focus on leveraging technology and data to drive meaningful impact.

With a deep understanding of project governance and compliance, Glen has a strong track record of managing initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes. His expertise spans strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and the implementation of robust governance frameworks that ensure accountability and transparency.

Passionate about creating positive change, Glen is committed to supporting Kidsafe in achieving sustainable growth and fulfilling its mission.